OUR MISSION
The Douglas County Historical Society seeks to enrich lives by preserving and collecting
local history and making it accessible to our communities and visitors.
Bed Turning
Saturday, March 16
The Carson Valley Quilt Guild will present an old fashion “Bed Turning” of antique quilts at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center.
Bed Turnings are a unique element of American Heritage allowing artisans a creative way to share the provenance and lore behind their quilts. First held in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1991 this program has become the centerstone of National Quilting Day. National Quilting Day is observed annually on the third Saturday of March.
Bed Turnings held at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. In addition, a demonstration of quilting techniques will run throughout the day.
1477 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, 775-782-2555
FREE ADMISSION
Women in History 2024
Saturday, March 23
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for a presentation honoring the women of Douglas County who have contributed to the rich history and quality of life in our community.
Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Community Meet & Greet. Presentation begins at 2:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. Free Admission
The program is inspired by the National Women’s History and the Nevada Women’s History Project. It is designed to collect the stories of Douglas County women who might otherwise be forgotten. The stories and biographies collected become part of the DCHS Van Sickle Research Center’s archives housed at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville and are also filed with the Nevada Women’s History Project in Reno.
Interested in Historic Barns?
To see a pictorial tour of Carson Valley’s Historical Barns Presented by the Carson Valley Photo Club
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