Historic Reno Preservation Society

10/05/2026

SPEAKER PROGRAM: Sunday, October 11, Noon - 1:30, South Valleys Library

Please register for this event to insure adequate seating. Event is free and open to the public

Click here to register: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/17225234?

09/21/2026

DON'T MISS THIS YEAR'S HOME TOUR!
If you purchase tickets on line, you may start at any house and tour the homes in any order. Once you've checked in, received your wristband, and signed the liability waiver you are good to go!

Purchase tickets in advance here:
https://hrps.wildapricot.org/sys/website/system-pages/?pageId=1075141

Note: On the day of the event, you may only purchase tickets at 1960 Manzanita. All tickets are $50 on the day of the event.

08/05/2026

https://historicreno.org/index.php/tours-events/2026-home-tour/415-2026-harvest-of-homes-tour

Dedicated to Preserving and Promoting Historic Resources in the Truckee Meadows through Education, Advoacy, and Leadership

07/04/2026

THE CHARACTER OF RENO - A CONVERSATION WITH THE AUTHORS
Sunday, July 5, 2026, 3:30pm

When we think of characters in a book, we usually think of people, but the authors in this panel have all treated Reno as a separate character that shapes and influences the lives of the human characters. Panelists include Jacqueline Green, Michael Croft, and Laura Newman. Authors will have books available for sale at the event.

Panelists: Jacqueline Green, Michael Croft, & Laura Newman

07/04/2026

HOUSES WITH HISTORIES - RESEARCHING YOUR OLD HOUSE
Sunday, July 5, 1:30pm

Researcher Debbie Hinman, Historic Register expert Melissa Hafey, and historic building renovator Whitney W**d will introduce you to resources for researching an older home, what is involved in getting your home listed on the national, state, or local historic register, and provide a firsthand account from someone who recently researched and renovated a late 19th century Victorian home – with a very interesting history.

Learn about resources to use for researching an older home.

03/05/2026

Join us this Sunday, March 8 at Noon! NEW LOCATION: South Valleys Library, 15650-A Wedge Pkwy, Reno.

Most people don't know that women in Nevada got the right to vote several years before the 19th Amendment was passed! Dana Bennett will share the fascinating story of how that effort played out in Reno.

As the business, political and social heart of Nevada in the early 20th century, Reno was at the center of the debate about allowing women to vote in this state. Both the suffragists and the anti-suffragists launched their organizations in Reno and focused their efforts here. Dana will review both sides of that hotly contested question.

Please register to help Library staff with an expected headcount: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/16268705?

02/02/2026

Join us on Sunday! Please register to help Library staff with an expected headcount: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/15617553

01/03/2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026: Join Debbie Hinman, a native Nevadan, UNR graduate, Reno history expert, and chief researcher/writer for our quarterly FootPrints publication as she shares about Reno's Mail Service from the Early Days to Present Times. Register in advance with the library here: https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/15617528

10/30/2025

Trick or Treat at Reno's Pioneer Gravesites!
Join the Hillside Cemetery Preservation Foundation for a spooky good time at Hillside Cemetery - 900 Nevada Street, near the UNR campus. Volunteers will be sharing the murderous, spooky, misfortunate, and even some paranormal stories in Reno's oldest cemetery. Family Friendly. Costumes encouraged! No RSVP needed. $5 donation suggested.

10/10/2025

Join Garrett Barmore, curator of the W.M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum at the University of Nevada, Reno, for a talk exploring the history of the Mackay School of Mines building.
Register in advance with the library here:
https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/14886742