October 28: A Brief Look at Nevada History

Date: October 28, 2017

Time: 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.

Cost: Free for Museum Members or with admission

The Mob Museum will again celebrate Nevada Day on October 28 with “A Brief Look at Nevada History,” showcasing the experiences, strengths, resilience and personalities of those who made Nevada what it is today. Led by Troy Beals, history professor at the College of Southern Nevada, the presentations will include many of the interesting people and characters that make up the state’s history, including:

• Sarah Winnemucca fighting for Nevada’s native peoples.
• Helen Stewart laying the foundation of Las Vegas, a paradise in the desert.
• 21st century pioneers in green energy and technology.

The presentations will take place from 1-2 and 3-4 p.m. in the Oscar B. Goodman room on the Museum’s third floor.