Events & Programs - 2008 Calendar of Events

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Historic Emigrant Barn Tour – Saturday, May 24, 2008

Tour six of Nevada ’s oldest barns, historic home of Dr. Eliza Cook,

two Museums and BBQ for only $25!

Reservation Form

April Photo Contest

Entry Form

Douglas County Historical Society Swap Meet

Application Form

March 13 - Lecture Series

Marilyn Newton will speak on her book, “Alkali Angels.”

7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center

free admission

April 5 - Student Day Presentation

Ken Gardner- Workshop on Cowboy Poetry, 11 am & 1 pm

Students and their required adult companion are admitted free

April 10 - Lecture Series

a panel will discuss “The Search for Spoford Hall, How Nevada History is Built.”

7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center

free admission

May 3 - Genoa Courthouse Museum

Opens for the season

10 am to 4.30 pm daily

May 8 - Lecture Series

Bob Ellison will speak on Genoa pioneer, Warren Wasson.

7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center

free admission

Historic Emigrant Barn Tour – Saturday, May 24, 2008

Tour six of Nevada ’s oldest barns, historic home of Dr. Eliza Cook,

two Museums and BBQ for only $25!

Barn Booklet Cover & Reservation Form

June 12 - Lecture Series

the Pony Express will be the topic and is being coordinated through Bob Moore.

7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center

free admission

June 19

“Pony Express re-ride” & “Snowshoe Thompson”

Educational Programm, GCM 9 am to 4 pm (free)

Call 775-782-4325 for approx. time of Rider & Mochilla Exchange

June 18 & 19 - Chautauqua in the Park

Mormon Station State Park, Genoa

5 to 8 pm (free) info at 775-2656097

July 19 - Art & Wine Festival

Wine Tasting, Food & Art, CVMCC 4 to 8 pm

for info call 775-782-2555

August 2 - Taste of the Towns

Food, Music & Fun

advanced tickets required, call 775-782-2555

To Be Announced

Curse of the Hanging Tree

Limited Seating Advanced Tickets Required

call 775-782-2555 or 775-782-2893

October 18

Garden Cemetery Tour Gardnerville

6.30 to 8 pm, call 775-782-2555 for info

October 19

Haunted Genoa Ghost Walk

10.30 to 11.30 pm

call 775-782-2555 or 775-782-2893 for info

December 7 - Holiday Gala

Holiday Tea, Cookie Walk & Gallery of Trees

CVMCC 10 am to 4 pm

call 775-782-2555 for info