The history of the Salton Sea may well be the most bizarre of any body of water on Earth. Born from an unbelievable “oops,” transformed into a glittering playground for the rich and famous, and later notorious as foul smelling Lake Odoroma, California’s largest lake has lived more lives than most towns. In this fast […]

Unexpected Turns…Unforgettable Memories, a recollection of family road trips. May 26 at 6:30pm at the Carson City Senior Center. In this first‑person story telling program, local historians David & Gayle Woodruff recount […]

Due to strong community interest and increased ticket demand, the Carson City Historical Society has moved its upcoming lecture, “Mail, Mochilas, and Miles: The Story of the Pony Express and Carson City,” to a larger venue. The program, presented by Pony Express re-ride participants Petra Keller and Dee Beardsley, will now take place in the […]

At the Carson City Senior Center-"Obscure History of the Eastern Sierra-Part Three." In “part three” of this series, local historians David & Gayle Woodruff continue a reflective look at some of the Eastern Sierra’s deep, rich, and “little known” history. The “premier” subjects of our region are well known and have been extensively covered in […]

The concept of a "national park" is an American innovation that, in part, grew out of the conservation movement that began in the nineteenth century. With increased awareness of and sensitivity toward nature came the desire to preserve some of the most spectacular landscapes and significant historical and cultural sites for the enjoyment of future […]