Pat Reynolds Ferraro Klos, a third‑generation Nevadan with family roots spanning seven northern counties, is a respected Reno‑based historian, writer, educator, and preservation advocate. A former teacher and librarian in several communities, she founded the Historic Reno Preservation Society after developing walking tours for her high school students highlighting structures important in Reno’s history, and […]
Gedney, Karen, M.D. – Carson City, Nevada
Dr. Karen Gedney, born in New York to immigrant parents, attended Clark University on scholarships and a National Health Service Corps award that required four years of service in an underserved area. After completing her internal medicine residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, she became the first woman physician at the predominantly […]
When You Dare to Say Yes!
When: April 18, 2026 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: 770 Smithridge Drive, Ste. 300, Reno, NV 89502
Jill Derby’s political activism started in the early 1970s when she campaigned for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Nine Notable Nevada Women
March 14, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
770 Smithridge Dr., Ste. 300
To celebrate Women’s History Month, come hear about the fascinating histories of nine notable Nevada women, culled from the NWHP archives.
LETTERS TO NEVADA DAUGHTERS
February 14th, 2026
9:30am-12:00pm
NWF Conference Room – 770 Smithridge Dr., Ste. 300
Capture your family stories before they fade. Join NWHP Saturday, February 14th for a fun and easy format to record your family history.