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May 21, 2021

Programs on the Porch

When: May 21, 2021 at 7:00 pm Where: Bowers Mansion, 4005 Bowers Mansion Road, New Washoe City, Nevada Cost: Donations are appreciated RSVP: NevWHP@gmail.com Bowers Mansi...
Feb 20, 2021

Box Car Diplomacy

Jane Sweetland will talk about two trains that crossed the Atlantic after WWII: The “Friendship Train” and The “Merci Train."First, people in the U.S. sent food and clothing to war...
Aug 15, 2020

All Aboard the “Suffrage Special,” Riding the Rails on the V&T

Time: 10 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Where: Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, Nevada Costs: TBD See the cover article in our MARCH 2020 Newsletter for more information about the “S...
Aug 22, 2020

Tea with Alice and Me—CANCELED

The Interesting lives of Two Militant Visionaries Miss Alice Paul & Zoe Nicholson The Nevada Chapter of the National Organization for Women and the League of Women Voters Nevada...
Oct 24, 2020

“A Salute to Women’ Suffrage” Parade — CANCELED

10:00am Water St., Henderson, NV Join the parade with Nevada Commission for Women to celebrate Women’s Suffrage. All participates are asked to line-up at 8:00 a.m., parade will st...
Oct 31, 2020

Make your place in Nevada’s history! – POSTPONED TO 2021

1915 Fourth of July Parade “Living Flag” In 1915, 182 women marched in the formation of a United States Flag to celebrate the passage of women’s right to vote in Nevada and ...
Jun 23, 2020

Monthly Women’s History Book Club

4th Tuesday every month thru August) Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Where: Home of Sue Davis (call Sue at 775-722-2699 for directions) Cost: Free Join other women that have a love of wom...
Jun 27, 2020

Celebrating Suffrage-Women’s Vote Making a Difference Luncheon

Time: 10:00 a.m.-.12:00 p.m. Where: Toiyabe Golf Club, 19 Lightening W Ranch Rd., New Washoe City Cost: TBD (Luncheon and program) From 1914 through 2020, women’s right to vote ...
Jul 3, 2020

SAVE THE DATES: JULY 3-4 National Votes for Women Trail Bus Trip to Battle Mountain

Nevada’s fourth National Votes for Women Trail marker will be dedicated in Battle Mountain to commemorate Nevada’s first suffrage convention on July 4, 1870.
Jul 15, 2020

Marjorie Russell Clothing and Textile Research Center Tour

Time: 4:00 p.m. (Tour and no host dinner (TBD) out after) Where: 600 N. Carson Street, 89704, call 687-6173 for directions Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members Information:...
Feb 7, 2020

100th Anniversary of Nevada’s vote to ratify the 19th Amendment

To celebrate this special occasion, we invite you to join us as we recreate this historical image of Nevada's vote to ratify the 19th Amendment 100 years ago. DON’T MISS YOUR CHAN...
Oct 12, 2019

Artist in Action: A visit to the studio of Toni Lowden

Join us to meet Artist in Action, Toni Lowden. 11:30AM to 1:00PM @ 1080 Meadow View Lane Refreshments will be served. Cost $20 members, $25 non members. Toni will present...
Sep 14, 2019

Donner Party Historic Camp Interpretive Trail

2019 Sept 14 Donner Camp TrailJean Ford Wildflower and History Walk at Alder Creek and Donner Lake State Park Donner Historic Camp Site at Alder Creek invites you to imagine the h...
Aug 15, 2019

Jean Ford Wildflower Hike TBD

To be scheduled in AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER 2019. Our annual Jean Ford Wildflower Hike is a fun and free event! We'll announce the date here and on our facebook page. Join Us!
Aug 17, 2019

NWHP Annual Meeting

Open to members and nonmembers. Cindy Southerland will bring Carson City resident Anne Hudnall Martin to life and will entertain you with an interesting recount of her life as the ...
Jul 13, 2020

Field Trip: Genoa Museum RESCHEDULED for 2020

10:00am - 4:00pm Let's take a trip to Genoa in Carson Valley to visit the Genoa Museum and other Carson Valley historical sites. The cost is $40 for members, $45 for nonmember...
Jun 22, 2019

Kim Harris as Laura Fair in a Chautauqua presentation.

Laura Fair, popular Virginia City boarding house owner, murdered her paramour, well known attorney, Alex Crittenden who she met there but murdered him in San Francisco, and was sen...
May 18, 2019

Speaker: Janet Geary, Nevada Magazine Publisher

1:00pm - 2:30pm May 18, 2019 will be Nevada Magazine Publisher, Janet Geary who will present a program on her experiences. She has traveled statewide, and will talk about her many ...
May 23, 2019

Nevada Women’s Fund “Salute to Women of Achievement” luncheon

Jennifer Burkhamer Budge will be NWHP’s honoree at the Nevada Women’s Fund “Salute to Women of Achievement” luncheon on May 23, 2019. This luncheon is a fundraiser for the Nevad...
Mar 23, 2019

Dr. Karen Gedney, author of “30 Years Behind Bars”

Do you believe that prisons work? Do you believe that true stories can be stranger than fiction? Do you believe in revenge or justice? Do you believe that people can change for...
Jan 1, 2019

“Sara Bard Field and Her Nevada Suffrage Connections.”

POSTPONED UNTIL THE NEW YEAR - New Venue, Date & Time TBA / This play was authored by NWHP founder, Jean Ford. First performed in 1997, the play relates to the important event...
Oct 7, 2018

Sally Zanjani Memorial Luncheon

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Venue: Hidden Valley Golf Club, 3575 E. Hidden Valley Dr., Reno. Keynote Speaker: Benjamin Victor The only artist to have 3 statues in the National Sta...
Dec 9, 2018

Celebrating Italia – Luncheon and program.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Venue: Cassale’s Halfway Club, 2501 E. 4th St., Reno, NV / Luncheon and program. Our speaker will be Reno’s legendary Italian cook, Inez Cassale. Membe...
Aug 18, 2018

Celebrating Nevada Women: Marybel Batjer

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m Venue: Toiyabe Golf Club, 19 Lightning W. Ranch Road, Washoe Valley, NV. / Marybel Batjer, Secretary of the California Government Operations Agency. Carso...
Jul 28, 2018

Jean Ford Wildflower Hike

9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Crystal Peak Park, 551 Crystal Park Road, Verdi, NV. Moderate hike which will be led by a park ranger. Bring your sack lunch. No charge. The public is in...
Jul 21, 2018

Celebrating El Salvador

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Venue: El Salvador Restaurant, 517 Forest St., Reno, NV 89509 / Luncheon and program. Our ethnic luncheon recognizes our many Central American Nevada...
Jun 23, 2018

Book Signing Event

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Nevada State Museum / Author members Patty Cafferata, Joyce Cox, Mary Lee Fulkerson and Mona Reno will be signing books at the Nevada State Museum in Car...
Jun 3, 2018

An Afternoon at the Aces Ball Park

NWHP member Barbara Guerin is overseeing a “Salute to Women in Sports” event. She has contacted both the Aces Ball Park, who will partner with us, and All -American Baseball League...
Dec 9, 2017

Mary Lee Fulkerson Book Signing Event

Reno Buddhist Center, 820 Plumas Street, Reno from 11:30am - 2:00pm Light refreshments will be served. $10 donation requested. For several years, NWHP member Mary Lee Fulkerson...
Oct 7, 2017

Casual Hike – Galena Creek Regional Park

Saturday, October 7th, 2017 - 9:30am When was the last time that you visited the Galena Park halfway up on Mt. Rose Highway? This hike is in lieu of our annual wildflower hike ...
Oct 16, 2017

1st Annual Sarah Winnemucca Day

Monday, October 16, 2017 has been proclaimed the first annual Sarah Winnemucca Day by the State of Nevada. In 2005, the Nevada Women’s History Project proudly spearheaded and ...
Nov 4, 2017

Luncheon & Program

Hey Mom – What did you do while Dad was at War? A History of Change on the Homefront – A Panel Discussion: Draft/All Volunteer- Major changes? Role- How has spouse’s role ...
Aug 12, 2017

Annual NWHP “Meet & Greet” Social

Saturday, August 12, 2017 is our annual NWHP prospective new members “Meet and Greet”. Where: 995 Pineridge Dr., Reno Time: 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Contact: Patti Bernard at...
Jul 22, 2017

Women in Aviation

NWHP Annual Meeting Luncheon: Our Speaker, Marily Mora, the President/CEO of the Reno Tahoe Airport Authority.
Jan 28, 2017

January 28th: A Look Back in Time – Donn Arden’s “Hello Hollywood, Hello!”

January 28 - A Look Back in Time - Donn Arden's "Hello Hollywood, Hello!" Download/Print Registration Flyer Join NWHP at Bruka Theater as we lunch and visit with former “Hello H...
Dec 11, 2016

December 11: An Old Fashioned Holiday Tea

December 11 - An Old Fashioned Holiday Tea An open house holiday tea sponsored by the Nevada Women's History Project. Featuring presentations by the Silver State Young Chatauquans...
Jun 25, 2016

June 25th: Meet and Greet Luau

June 25 - Meet and Greet Luau Annual Meeting and Luau Saturday at the home of Christianne and Jon Hamel - 14610 Rancheros Drive, Reno, NV 89521. NWHP is looking forward to visitin...
Jul 9, 2016

July 9th: Wildflower Hike

July's Wildflower Hike is always a favorite. Email Jacki Falkenroth for more information Falkenroth@att.net
Oct 1, 2016

Stead Air Force Base Women’s History

Happening in October or November of 2016. We'll announce the date. Stead Air Force Base Women’s History. View new women’s additions. A talk about these women and the project.
May 28, 2016

Pink Tea at the Governor’s Mansion

May 28th - The Annual Pink Tea will be held at 2:00 pm at the Governor’s Mansion. Members $40, nonmembers $45, under 16 $15
Nov 14, 2015

Saturday, November 14, 2015 – Luncheon

WHERE: Rancho San Rafael Ranch House 1595 N. Sierra, Reno, NV WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 2015 TIME: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm COST: $35.00 (NWHP member discount $5) For further in...
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