History
Events
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A History Program – “Giants of the Sierra
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United StatesThe Eastern Sierra’s history is shaped by people whose vision, labor, and generosity left the region stronger than they found it, and this 55 minute slide show—presented by local historian David Woodruff—brings together three such figures: Norman Biltz, the land baron and behind the scenes political force who helped define Nevada’s modern identity; Duane Bliss, […]
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Meeting November 20 for Daughters of the American Revolution
The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women's volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education and Historic Preservation. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month at 12 noon for one hour. This November 20th the meeting is at the Staybridge Inn & Suites, 972 Retail Ct, Carson City. To Learn […]
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A History Program – “A Nice Place to Visit”
At the historic Gold Hill Hotel in Gold Hill. Join local historians and former residents of Death Valley, David & Gayle Woodruff as they take a light hearted look at how one of the hottest, driest, and most “why would-anyone-go-there?” places on Earth, became a full blown…five-star tourist sensation. With a blend of insider memories, […]
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A History Program – “Difficult Times…Extraordinary Lives”
Carson City Senior Center 911 Beverly Drive, Carson City, United StatesUsing extensive research and seldom scene images, historians David & Gayle Woodruff delve into the ‘human heart’ of Manzanar Internment Camp, revealing a few little known stories of Japanese Americans […]