Everything You Wanted to Know About Carson City (But Were Afraid to Ask) Through the Lens of Time: A Historic Photo Roundup with Jed Block
June 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Who built Carson City? Who struck it rich? Who landed in jail? And what did Nevada’s capital look like before paved streets, traffic lights, and smartphones?
Join Carson City’s own historian, Jed Block, for an entertaining and fascinating visual journey through the city’s past. Through rare historic photographs and lively storytelling, Jed will introduce you to the people, places, triumphs, scandals, and everyday moments that shaped Carson City into the community we know today.
Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the stories hiding in plain sight around town, you’re sure to come away with a few surprises—and plenty of “I never knew that!” moments.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Nevada Room, Carson City Senior Center
911 Beverly Drive, Carson City
Tickets are $20, or $10 for Carson City Historical Society members.
This special America250 program is a fundraiser for the Carson City Historical Society. All proceeds help support the Society’s mission of preserving and sharing the rich history of Nevada’s capital city.
For tickets and information, visit CCHistorical.org or call 775-315-9111.
Come curious. Leave with a few great stories and a deeper appreciation for the city we call home.
