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A History Presentation “Scandalous Tales of Misdeed, Misconduct and Transgressions”
July 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Thursday July 10 at the Douglas County Museum in Gardnerville-a history presentation-Scandalous Tales of Misdeeds, Misconduct and Transgressions. Using extensive research, firsthand accounts and historic photos, local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff, recount a few of Western Nevada’s most contemptuous (and sometimes even droll) acts of lawlessness and villainy, and the improbable hooligans, sinners and victims involved. From the peaceful and pastoral Paradise Valley to the glitz and glamor of the great gambling dens, crime (sometimes) does not pay…but justice…can be fleeting. Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. for this 55-minute slide show. $5.00 at the door. Free Admission to Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley, and DCHS Historical Society members. 1477 Old US 395 N Suite B Gardnerville, NV
