Produced by the Nevada Preservation Foundation, Home + History comprises four days of educational historic tours of Las Vegas, from an exploration of historic Jackson Street to vintage Vegas home tours to walking tours of Fremont Street. Enjoying The List? Become a member today!
From the early days of silent films through today, filmmakers of every generation have been captivated by Las Vegas. Local historian Lynn Zook (author of "Las Vegas 1905-1965") is set to speak on how filmmakers who shot in Las Vegas used the landscape of the city to tell their stories. Las Vegas Stories is a […]
Las Vegas Stories is a lecture series that examines the history, people, places, and things that make Vegas home. Between 1910-1970 roughly 6 million African Americans left their homes throughout the South to rebuild their lives in states throughout the North and the West. Escaping segregation and an exploitative labor regime, Black people often sought […]
Las Vegas Stories is a lecture series that examines the history, people, places, and things that make Vegas home. The Tropicana, once known as the “Tiffany of the Strip,” will close its doors on April 2 to make way for a Major League Baseball stadium. David Schwartz, writer, gaming historian, and UNLV Ombuds, will discuss […]
Home + History Las Vegas organizes four days of events that celebrate Southern Nevada’s captivating iconic heritage, prominent figures, significant architecture, and built environments. These events share the stories that have shaped Las Vegas into the world’s most iconic city. Enjoying The List? Become a member today!
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