Bells Across America (Constitution Day)
2023-09-17 | CVM&CC
Bells Across America
Sunday, September 17
Special celebration hosted by the Daughter of the American Revolution John C Fremont Chapter
at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center honoring Constitution Week

Sierra Nevada Invitational Art Show
2023-09-30 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | CVM&CC
Please join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we host the Sierra Nevada Invitational Art Show
Representational Art by Nine of the West’s Best Western, Wildlife and Landscape Artists
Saturday, September 30, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free Admission

Sierra Nevada Invitational Art Show
2023-10-01 10:00 - 15:00 | CVM&CC
Please join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we host the Sierra Nevada Invitational Art Show
Representational Art by Nine of the West’s Best Western, Wildlife and Landscape Artists
Sunday, October 1, 2023
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free Admission

Family Day at Heritage Park
2023-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 | CVM&CC
Saturday, October 7, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Games & Activities for the whole family!
Family Day is held the 1st Saturday of the month.
Free Admission

Heritage Lecture Series with Wayne Scarpaci
2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | CVM&CC
The History of the Minden Airport
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m.
Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center with featured speaker Wayne Scarpaci who will be talking about The History of the Minden Airport. From the beginning in 1943 – The Army Corps of Engineers completed the construction of the airport to be used as a training facility for World War II aircraft, primarily P-51 Mustangs.
$5.00 at the door. Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society Members Free!
Zoom link will be available

Carson Valley ART Studio Tour
2023-10-14 - 2023-10-15 | CVM&CC
Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we host
one of the 13 studios and galleries of the Carson Valley Art Studio Tour!
October 14, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 15, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Meet local artist and purchase original art work!
The Tour map is available at www.CVASTour.org
Sponsored by Carson Valley Arts Council

Family Day at the Museum - Honoring our Veterans
2023-11-04 10:00 - 14:00 | CVM&CC
Saturday, November 4, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we honor our Veterans.
Games & Activities for the whole family!
Family Day is held the 1st Saturday of the month.
Free Admission

Heritage Lecture Series with Craig Hoffecker
2023-11-09 18:00 - 20:30 | CVM&CC
History of the Nevada Legislature
Presented by Craig Hoffecker
Senior Research Analyst at Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m.
Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center with featured speaker Craig Hoffecker
who will be talking about The History of the Nevada Legislature.
$5.00 at the door. Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society Members Free!
Zoom link will be available

Ringing of the Bells (Armistice Day)
2023-11-11 11:00 | CVM&CC
In recognition of Armistice Day, now celebrated as Veterans Day. Join us on the front steps of the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV for The Ringing of Bells at 11:00 a.m.
Armistice Day is commemorated every year on November 11 to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I. The armistice took effect at the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918.

Holiday Art & Wine
2023-11-17 - 2023-11-19
Holiday Art & Wine Show
Friday, November 17th. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 18th. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 19th. 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Visit us for a perfect gift for your family, friends or yourself! Select community
artists will be in our Main Hall throughout the weekend. A special reception to
“Meet the Artists” will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 10th.
Activities will include a no host wine bar; we will be serving mimosas in the morning!
Free Admission. Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 US Highway 395 N,
Gardnerville, NV. Information at 775-782-2555. DCHS@HistoricNV.org

Holiday Gala
2023-12-02 | CVM&CC
Holiday Gala
Saturday, December 2
Gallery of Trees
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Santa’s Cookie Shop
Parade of Lights

Gingerbread Houses
2023-12-05 | CVM&CC
Gingerbread Houses: On display through Saturday, December 16
Now in its 19th year, entries in our Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
will be on display through December 16.
Be sure to visit the museum and vote for your favorite entry!

Gallery of Trees
2023-12-05 | CVM&CC
Gallery of Trees: Runs though December 23
Once again, our Main Hall will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland of exquisitely
decorated Christmas Trees created by community organizations from the Carson Valley.
Be sure to vote for your favorite entry when you visit the museum!

Christmas in Genoa/Sierra Ringers Bell Choir
2023-12-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Courthouse Museum Genoa, 2304 Main Street, Genoa, NV, 89411, United States
Sierra Ringers
Come and join us at the Courthouse Museum Genoa, 4:00 p.m. as the
Carson Valley United Methodist Church Bell Choir will perform.

Artisan Reception
2023-12-16 11:00 - 13:00 | CVM&CC
Artisan Reception
Saturday, December 16, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
At the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center

Family Day at the Museum
2024-02-03 10:00 - 14:00 | CVM&CC
Saturday, February 3, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Games & Activities for the whole family!
Family Day is held the 1st Saturday of the month.
Free Admission

Heritage Lecture Series with David Woodruff
2024-02-08 18:00 - 20:30 | CVM&CC
Please join us as David Woodruff portrays George Whittell in a
Chautauqua performance
Thursday, February 8
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m.
$5.00 at the door
Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society Members Free!
Zoom link will be available

Family Day at the Museum
2024-03-09 10:00 - 14:00 | CVM&CC
Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join us at Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
Join us as we welcome Paula Hernandez and her dog Fancy! Paula will share the trials, tribulations and joys of training Seeing Eye Dogs and their importance in assisting their owners. The program begins at 11:00 a.m.
Additional games & activities for the whole family!
Family Day is held the 1st Saturday of the month.
Free Admission

Heritage Lecture Series with Dr. Karen Gedney
2024-03-14 18:00 - 20:30 | CVM&CC
Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center as we welcome
Dr. Karen Gedney
who will be speaking about the history of the Nevada State Prison
Thursday, March 14
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m.
$5.00 at the door
Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society Members Free!
Zoom link will be available

Bed Turning
2024-03-16 11:00 - 14:00 | CVM&CC
Hosted by the Carson Valley Quilt Guild, Saturday, March 16
Doors Open 10:00 a.m.
Bed Turnings at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
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 center stone 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.

Women In History
2024-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | CVM&CC
Join us for a presentation honoring the Women of Douglas County
Each of these women have contributed to the rich history and quality of life in our community.
March 23, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Community Meet & Greet 1:00 p.m.
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.

Happy Easter!
2024-03-31 | CVM&CC

Family Day Earth Day!
2024-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Courthouse Museum Genoa, 2304 Main Street, Genoa, NV, 89411, United States
Saturday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.
Join us at the museum for our annual Earth Day Celebration! Something to do for the whole family as we plant seeds in our newspaper cups and have fun with art and farm activities!
Free Admission!

Heritage Lecture Series with Kim Harris
2024-04-11 18:00 - 20:00 | CVM&CC
Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV as we
welcome Kim Harris in a Chautauquan performance of Gertrude Dangberg
Thursday, April 11
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m.
$5.00 at the door
Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society Members Free!
Zoom link will be available

Courthouse Museum Genoa
2024-04-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Courthouse Museum Genoa, 2304 Main Street, Genoa, NV, 89411, United States
Courthouse Museum Genoa reopens for the season!
11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Happenings at Courthouse Museum Genoa!
2024-04-27 | Courthouse Museum Genoa, 2304 Main Street, Genoa, NV, 89411, United States
Join us at the Courthouse Museum Genoa for a fun filled weekend
Saturday, April 27
Saturday at 11:00 am: Showcasing a new exhibit of our Dat So La Lee Basket. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada will provide basket weaving demonstrations along with singers, dancers and traditional prayers.
Saturday at 1:00 pm: Come and see our Young Chautauqua performances at the Genoa Community Church.

Family Day at the Museum May 4th
2024-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | CVM&CC
Join us at Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center for
Family Day!
Enjoy a day filled with activities for the whole family including Grandmother’s Trunk, Scavenger Hunt and making Mother’s Day cards and crafts.
FREE ADMISSION!

Heritage Lecture Series - Historic Barns
2024-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | CVM&CC
Thursday, May 9
Historic Barns of Alpine and Douglas County
Please join us at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Gardnerville, NV for a presentation of photos, techniques and a discussion about historic barns.
Our featured speakers are Clint Celio, Shawn Gavin; a local timber miller in Alpine County and Sandy Jonkey of the photo club.
Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Lecture Begins at 6:30 p.m. $5.00 at the door
Alpine, Dayton, Smith Valley and DCHS Historical Society Members Free!
Zoom link will be available

Carson Valley Artist Association Art for Charity Show May 11
2024-05-11 09:00 - 15:00 | CVM&CC
May 11, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join us on Saturday for the Carson Valley Artists Association’s Art for Charity Show held at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center in Garnerville Nevada.
We are delighted that our Youth Education Program is one of this year’s beneficiaries – DCHS Staff

Art & Wine on the Green
2024-05-18 10:00 - 15:00 | CVM&CC
ART & WINE ON THE GREEN
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, May 18-19
Spend a day or two on our lawn perusing a selection of fine art, paintings, photography, handcrafted jewelry and more. Enjoy a glass of wine and find the perfect gift for your family and friends… or yourself at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville, NV. Information at 775-782-2555.
No host soda, wine and beer. Free admission to the show.
