John Fremont
Free Lecture Series with Mike Thomas at the Carson City Plaza Hotel
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/10/2014 - 11:23amMike Thomas is a very engaging, knowledgeable lecturer who will be discussing Kit Carson and John Fremont "Pathfinders of the West," Friday, Sept. 12. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Lecture begins 7 p.m. in the Sierra room of the Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center.
His lectures have been entertaining, thought provoking, informative and even humorous. His delivery of the subject matter is precise and leaves you wanting for more.
Nevada historians seek to honor explorer John Fremont
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:15amOn his historic 1843-44 expedition across the West, John Fremont named some prominent features in what became Nevada, including Pyramid Lake and the Humboldt and Walker rivers.