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Coin press demos, state prison talk and more in February at Carson City museum
CARSON CITY, Nevada — Demonstrations of historical Coin Press No. 1 and a virtual lecture on the history of the Nevada State Prison are scheduled in February at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City. The museum also continues its ongoing program “The First Lady presents…” featuring Nevada first lady Kathy Sisolak showcasing a Nevada […]
Kathy Sisolak hosts new online program featuring Nevada artists and artifacts
CARSON CITY, Nevada — Nevada’s first lady Kathy Sisolak this month will debut “The First Lady presents…,” a virtual, monthly program showcasing Nevada artists and artifacts on the Nevada State Museum, Carson City website.
Every month through 2021, Mrs. Sisolak will showcase the work of a contemporary Nevada artist on “The First Lady presents…” web […]
Carson City coin press to stamp Health Care Heroes medallion for a final time Jan. 30
CARSON CITY — Historic Coin Press No. 1 at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, will mint the special Health Care Heroes medallion for a final time from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 30. The design of the Nevada Health Care Heroes medallion is based on an image of a health care worker […]
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada State Museum, Carson City, will showcase an early 20th century gown on Jan. 20, as well as historic Coin Press No. 1 on Jan. 16.
The 1909 Delphos gown, scandalous at the time because it clung to the figure, will be displayed from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 20 […]
Carson City museum offers family programs, historical lectures and more in January
CARSON CITY — The Nevada State Museum, Carson City offers a slate of in-person and online programs in January, ranging from online family projects to historical lectures. The offerings fall under four different programs: Family Fun Saturday and the Francis Humphrey Lecture Series, both occurring online, as well as Coin Press No. 1 demonstrations […]
Carson City museum to re-open Wednesday with pine tree presentation
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada State Museum, Carson City, will reopen Wednesday; visitors will be able to learn about pine trees during the Curator’s Corner presentations from 1 to 3 p.m. Additionally, the museum this Saturday will resume its weekly demonstrations of historic Coin Press No. 1, minting a special medallion honoring Nevada’s […]
Carson City museum nets $4,625 for COVID relief, continues fundraiser
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada State Museum, Carson City, raised $4,625 for the COVID-19 Relief Fund during its Oct. 30 minting of special medallions on historic Coin Press No. 1, and will continue fundraising efforts through […]
Museum curator, bat rescuer to discuss the animals Nov. 4 in Carson City
CARSON CITY, Nevada — Nevada is home to 23 species of bats, some of which will be featured Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City. George Baumgardner, the museum’s curator of natural history, will offer short, repeating presentations on local bats from 1 to 3 p.m. […]
CARSON CITY, Nevada — To honor and raise funds for Nevada’s health care workers, historic Coin Press No. 1 will mint a special medallion from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City. Interested people can purchase up to two .999 fine silver […]
Explore the underpinnings of 19th century women’s fashion Oct. 7 in Carson City
CARSON CITY, Nevada — Learn what Nevada women of the late 19th century were carrying under those Victorian era gowns Wednesday (Oct. 7) at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City. Jan Loverin, the museum’s curator of clothing and textiles, will offer short presentations of women’s bustles from 1 p.m. […]
