Douglas Historical Society to discuss The Big Bang: The 1980 Harvey's Casino Bombing
On Thursday August 10 at 6:30PM, the Douglas County Historical Society continues its History Lecture Series with a 55-minute slide show presentation, “The Big Bang.” Local author/historian, takes a look back at the incredible, true and bizarre story of a calculating and disgruntled gambler, and his attempt to extort three million dollars from the historic Harvey’s Casino Resort at Lake Tahoe in August of 1980.
The program will be at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 1477 US Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville. Doors open at 6PM and admission is $5. DCHS, Alpine and Dayton Historical Society members are free. Please call David at (760) 920-8061 for more information.