Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center
For a number of years this was the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center's website.
Content is from the site's 2000- 2003 archived pages.
To find the most up to date information about the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center go to: http://historicnv.org/locations/
Check this: The lush Carson Valley framed by the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada and the Pinenut Mountains, unfolds on Nevada’s western border. Today it retains its broad and green lushness, nourished by the Carson River and its tributaries appearing as the oasis early western settlers passed through drawn by the California Gold Rush of the 1840’s. My wife and I travel back to our roots every couple of years. This past was a visit in the spring to the Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival and to play golf. Golfers, such as myself, will feel right at home here with four valley courses which vary widely in terrain and difficulty. There are tight fairways that meander along the river or open links-style courses tucked against the mountains offering splendid views. It's a real change of pace from how and where we live on the East coast. But thanks to Google and SEO services like CEO Bob Sakayama's TNG Earthling, we're able to quickly find this website and the familiar lodging and restaurants that are part of our past. Stepping into the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center brings us back to the rustic, practical, 19th century period rugged of make-do living. We love it.
Open year round, Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm
First Saturdays of each month, 11 am to 2 pm, unless otherwise posted
Closed Saturdays the rest of the month unless we have a special event scheduled.
Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, Gardnerville, NV
Located on Highway 395 in the heart of Gardnerville on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, this museum reflects the history of the Carson Valley from 1915 through to the present. Washoe Indian and Basque heritage exhibits are featured along with agriculture, early telephone, doctors, and restored 19th century vehicles. Changing gallery highlights people, places and activities. A current exhibit is about Nevada’s wild and free-roaming mustangs.
The Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center is housed in the former Douglas County High School building. The building was designed by the famed architect Federic DeLogchamps and was constructed in 1915. It is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1988, the school board leased the building to the Carson Valley Historical Society. The Society renovated the structure to become a museum of Carson Valley history and a cultural center to benefit and be enjoyed by visitors and residents of Douglas County and the surrounding area.
Circa 2000 - 2003
Juanita Schubert Rediscovered
At the Carson Valley Museum through June 30, 2000. ”Off to the Mountains” by Juanita Schubert is the featured work in a retrospective of the photographer’s work produced in the Carson Valley during the late 30s and early 40s. It was shown extensively throughout the United States from 1943 – 1946, winning many awards and garnering much critical acclaim. It was chosen as the cover photograph for Grace Dangberg’s book Carson Valley, published in 1972.
“Seen About Town, The Art of Lew Hymers”
Can be seen in the Changing Gallery at the Carson Valley Museum until October 31, 2000.
Lew Hymers was a significant force in Reno’s commercial and social life during the 1930s and 1940s. His incisive pen and ink caricatures of northern Nevada’s movers and shakers” appeared in the Reno Evening Gazette for seven years. At the age of 20, Hymers joined the art staff of the San Francisco Chronicle, where he shared offices with Robert Ripley, later of “Believe it of Not” fame, and John Terry, creator of the popular “Terrytoon” cartoon series in Hollywood. In 1932, Hymers returned to Nevada and opened his own studio. From 1934 to1944 he lived in Genoa, commuting to Reno. The exhibit represents a true cross-section of his work from studiowork to his weekly newspaper column.
All That Glitters (2001)
The story of the boom and bust of Nevada mining. This exhibition in the changing gallery at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center features panoramic photographs of mining operations and towns from the 1900s to the 1930s, models of gold-extraction devices, and hard-rock mining implements. This exhibition will be replaced with Tonopah and Beyond late in May, 2001. This new exhibit, created by the exhibits crew at the Nevada State Museum, will continue the mining theme through the end of the year.
The Snowshoe Thompson (permanent) exhibit
The Genoa Courthouse Museum, commemorates John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson (1827-1876). Thompson earned his nickname by skiing over the Sierra Nevada to carry mail to Placerville, California, and back to Genoa, Nevada. The exhibit features a three dimensional diorama of winter in the Sierra Nevada.
NEWS
Carson Valley Historical Society received a grant of $20,342 from the Smallwood Foundation to continue the Smallwood Youth Gallery. It is an unparalleled opportunity for youth in grades 5-12 to create works of art in any media, develop the layout for the gallery and install their own exhibit. Each semester has a broad theme and youth may incorporate computer programming and music into their gallery activities. The winter 2002 Gallery Grand Opening is June 22. The theme for Fall 2002 is "Splish Splash" to compliment a temporary exhibit on "Keeping the Valley Green", water and soil conservation and recycling.
2003 Calendar of Events
Genoa Courthouse Museum -- Information 775-782-4325
Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center -- Information 775.782.2555
Year-long activities: National Trust for Historic Preservation Barn Program
April-October activities: Display of barn art & photos in community & both museums
May-September: Display of agricultural equipment at both museums.
BARN AGAIN!® PROGRAMS
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Year-long activities: National Trust for Historic Preservation Barn Program April-October activities: Display of barn art and photos in community and both museums May-September: Display of agricultural equipment at both museums |
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February 13 | BARN AGAIN!® Film "Troublesome Creek," CVMCC, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Admission Charge |
15 | BARN AGAIN!® Opening of exhibit "Barn Sale", CVMCC main gallery, 3:00-5:00 p.m. |
20 | BARN AGAIN!® Presentation "Vaquero to Buckaroo" by Charles Greenhaw, CVMCC, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Admission Charge |
27 | BARN AGAIN!® Film "Weathered Secrets," CVMCC. 7:30-9:00 p.m. Admission Charge |
March 13 | BARN AGAIN!® Presentation "Types of Barns," by Jerry Parkos, CVMCC, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Admission Charge |
20 | BARN AGAIN!® Film "Barns Reborn," CVMCC, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Admission Charge |
29 | Deadline for Community Barn Photography submissions |
April-July | BARN AGAIN!® Barn wood workshops for families. Watch for dates. |
May | Move several pieces of agricultural equipment to each museum’s lawn/walkway. Installation in Smallwood Youth Gallery. |
31 | BARN AGAIN!® Barn Tour in Carson Valley. Fee includes tour map and Barn Booklet |
June 30 | Barn Sale Exhibit closes CVMCC |
July 1-3,8-10 |
Entry days for Artists Do Barns |
12 | BARN AGAIN!® Opening reception for Artists Do Barns, CVMCC, 11:00-2:00 |
2,9; 8,29 | BARN AGAIN!® Volunteer training for Smithsonian Exhibit docents |
August 5,12; 7,14 |
BARN AGAIN!® Volunteer training for Smithsonian Exhibit docents |
17 | CVHS Annual Picnic (A "Tailgate" Party) and sneak preview of the BARN AGAIN!® Exhibit, CVNCC, 11:30-2:30, reservations required. |
August 18 -Sept. 30 | BARN AGAIN!® Celebrating an American Icon exhibit opens, CVMCC Smithsonian Institution exhibit |
23 | BARN AGAIN!® Celebratory opening of BARN AGAIN!® EXHIBIT, CMVCC, no charge |
September 13 | BARN AGAIN!® Barn Dance, Corley Ranch. Fun and Fund Raiser. Tickets required. |
30 | BARN AGAIN!® Smithsonian Exhibit BARN AGAIN!® closes, "Last Chance Reception" noon-3:00 p.m. |
November 15 | Closing of "Artists Do Barns" exhibit |
2002 Calendar of Events
Beginning May 1st the admission charge to each museum is $3.00 per adult and $2.00 for youth ages 6 to 18. To visit both museums, the charge is $5.00 per adult and $3.00 per child.
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2001 Calendar of Events
Genoa Courthouse Museum -- Information 775-782-4325
Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center -- Information 775.782.2555
All That Glitters is a new exhibition in the Changing Exhibits Gallery of the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center. It includes panoramic black and white photographs of Nevada's boom and bust periods of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, plus mining implements, survey equipment, ore samples and models of the implements used by the 49ers. Original mining certificates and copies of Nevada mining maps are for sale in the museum gift shop during the run of this exhibition.
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29 | "Meet the Author" Book-signing event showcasing local and regional authors at Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. -- Information 775.782.2555 |
May | National Historic Preservation Month |
5 | Genoa Courthouse Museum Opens Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. -- Information 775.782.4325 |
9 | Lecture and Exhibit on Will James Genoa Courthouse Museum, upstairs, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Information 775.782.4325 |
12 | Antiques/Collectible Sale Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -- Information 775. 265.6097 or 775.782.2555 |
June | |
13 | Quilting, Spinning, and Weaving Demo Genoa Courthouse Museum, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Information 775.782.4325 |
23-24 | Snowshoe Thompson Festival Arts and Crafts, Antiques and Collectibles, Living History, Young Chautauquans, raffle, food, and more. Mormon Station State Park, Genoa, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.-- Information 775.265.6097, 775.265.7074 or 775.782.2555 This year we are cooperating with the Genoa Greater Business Association in a joint effort with their Snowshoe Thompson Committee to dedicate a statue of Snowshoe Thompson on the grounds of the Mormon Station State Park. The festival includes Antiques and Collectibles, Arts and Crafts and specialty booths, historical presentations, hay wagon rides to Genoa Cemetery, demonstrations, and ethnic foods, raffle, and more. Applications are now available for the Arts and Crafts section and the Antiques and Collectible area. The festival weekend rate is $50 that entitles you to a 10' x 10' reserved space. For information and application for Arts and Crafts contact Mary Jane Harding at 775.265.7074 and for Antiques and Collectibles contact Grace Bower at 775.265.6097. |
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11 | Navajo Story Telling and Crafts For youths and adults, Genoa Courthouse Museum, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Information 775-782-4325 |
August | |
8 | Washoe Basket Weaving Demonstration Genoa Courthouse Museum, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Information 775.782.4325 |
September | |
8 | Antiques/Collectible Sale Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. -- Information 775. 265.6097 or 775.782.2555 |
12 | Photograph Restoration Lecture and Demonstration Genoa Courthouse Museum, upstairs, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Information 775.782.4325 |
October | |
10 | Lecture/Chautauqua-Cemeteries Cemeteries of the area Genoa Courthouse Museum, upstairs, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Information 775.782.4325 |
13 | Appraisal Fair Professional appraisers, Historical Society fund raising event. Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -- Information 775.265.6097 or 775.782.2555 |
14 | Genoa Courthouse Museum Closes for the Season |
20 | Cemetery Tour A self-guided tour of the Garden Cemetery, Gardnerville, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bring a flashlight and dress warmly! After tour refreshments at Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center -- Information 775.782.2555 |
December | |
2 | Holiday Open House Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Information 775.782.2555 |
This Calendar is a list of just some of the interesting events scheduled. Call 775.782.2555 for calendar updates or check back often. |
2000 Calendar of Events
The Carson Valley Historical Society is pleased to announce it has received a grant from the Frances C. & William P. Smallwood Foundation to establish a Youth Gallery at the Carson Valley Museum in Gardnerville, Nevada. Fifteen students, fifth grade and up, will start the program that includes exhibit building, Internet and traditional library research, and critical thinking. The gallery will be the students' project; with the guidance of a teacher, they will plan, design, create, maintain and curate a gallery, thereby creating a "museum within a museum".
March | Events for 2000 |
5 | National Women in History Month Exhibit on display at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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30 | Meet the Author Book signing event showcasing local and regional author's at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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May | |
National Historic Preservation Week | |
6 | Genoa Courthouse Museum Opens for the Season Special exhibit "Juanita Schubert Rediscovered" from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
13 | Antiques and Collectibles Sale Join us at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Information -- 775.265.6097 or 775.782.2555 |
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June | |
14 | Pony Express Reride Arrival approximately at the Genoa Courthouse Museum 12:45 p.m. |
24-25 | Annual "Snowshoe" Festival Genoa crafts, antiques, living history presentations, and food. Information -- 775.265.6097 or 775.782.2555 |
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September | |
9 | Appraisal Fair Join us at Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Professional appraisers, 3 items per person ( $15 per item) -- general public ($10 per item) -- for historical society members. Information -- 775.265.6097 or 775.782.2555 |
9 | Antiques and Collectibles Sale Join us at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Information -- 775.265.6097 or 775.782.2555 |
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October | |
7 | Annual Scarecrow Festival Join us at East Fork Gallery Event offering "scarecrow-making" kits at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center -- Information -- 775.782.7629 |
16 | Genoa Courthouse Museum Closes for the Season |
21 | Annual "Living History" Cemetery Tour A self-guided tour of Genoa cemetery starting at 6:00 p.m. (bring a flashlight and dress warmly) -- Information -- 775.782.2555 |
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December | |
3 | Gallery of Trees and Holiday Open House Tree decorating contest from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Schools, local organizations, businesses, and individuals participate in this event, ribbons awarded. Trees on display for the month of December at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center -- Information -- 775.782.2555 |
This Calendar is a list of just some of the interesting events scheduled. Call 775.782.2555 for calendar updates or check back often. |
Executive Board
President
Marlena Hellwinkel
Vice President
Elizabeth Paul
Financial Recorder
William Palmer
Secretary
Lois Brooks
Member-At-Large
Dorothy Scossa
These five and 20 other volunteers make up the Board of Trustees of the Carson Valley Historical Society. In the two museums the Society operates, there are over 50 volunteer docents managing the gift shops and visitor areas.
The three full-time employees of the organization report to the Executive Board.