Special Events
General Membership Meeting and Lecture: “Fort Churchill and Buckland Station: Past, Present, Future”
When: Thursday, November 21; Doors open at 6:30; Lecture starts at 7:00 pm Where: Dayton Valley Community Center This is the general membership meeting of the Historic Society of Dayton Valley. Each meeting includes brief announcements concerning activities of the Society and a “History Moment” on a historical topic. At this meeting, we will also have a report on the Nevada Museums Association (NMA) conference. This meeting’s guest lecturer will be Kristen Sanderson, speaking on “Fort Churchill and Buckland Station: Past, Present, Future”. Kristin Sanderson has been the interpretive park ranger at Fort Churchill State Historic Park and Buckland Station for ten years. A proud fourth-generation Nevadan, she was born and raised in Sparks, and has stayed true to her western roots: living, working, and attending schools in Montana, California, New Mexico, Nevada, and Arizona. An interpretive park ranger since 2003, Kristin has had the privilege of working in many beautiful and diverse places including Yosemite National Park, Mojave National Preserve, Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Santa Fe National Forest, and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Kristin believes that connecting individuals with state parks and public lands through education and interpretation helps them form lasting attitudes of appreciation, understanding, and responsibility. Elections for the board of directors will not be held this year as each candidate was running unopposed. Therefore, the board of directors for next year shall be:
For more information, contact the Secretary, Becca Krach; Email: secretary@hsdv.org |
2024 Annual Celebration Party and Awards Banquet
When: Friday, December 6; Doors open at 6; Dinner at 6:30 Cost: $25 per person Dinner Menu:
Where: Dayton Valley Community Center We hope everyone can join us in our Annual Celebration Party and Awards Banquet. There will be a catered dinner, presentation of this year’s awards, and time to socialize with friends — both old and new! More information coming soon, but Save the Date, You don’t want to miss this festive evening. For more information, contact the President, Gloria Manning; Email: president@hsdv.org |
Recurring Events
Monday Evening BingoWhen: Every Monday Evening 6-9 pm; Doors open at 5 Where: Dayton Valley Community Center Looking for a fun evening out? Come join us for Bingo! |
Dayton MuseumWhen: Every Saturday 10 am – 4 pm and Every Sunday 1 – 4 pm Where: Dayton Museum Visit the Dayton Museum at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse to discover the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago! Remember to ring the 1863 school bell shipped to Dayton from Sheffield, England when the school opened. For more Information, call the museum at 775-246-6316. |
TEMPORARILY ON HOLD — Railroad Committee Mtg — TEMPORARILY ON HOLD
WHEN NOT ON HOLD: First Thursday of each month, 7-8 pm Where: Dayton Valley Community Center The Railroad Committee coordinates the efforts related to the Dayton Depot, including reviewing the status of the Depot Rebuilding and any additional work required. For more information, contact: |
HSDV Board of Directors’ MeetingWhen: Second Wednesday of each month, 1:00 – 3 pm Where: Dayton Valley Community Center This is where the business of the Society is done. Non-Board members may be invited to attend for specific topics. Members may request a topic be placed on the Board meeting agenda. In addition, members may audit the meeting. For more information, contact the Secretary, Becca Krach; Email: secretary@hsdv.org |