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September 2020
Sparks Fire Department – A Light in This Community – September 21 – January 9, 2021
The Sparks Fire Department was established in 1904, and has protected and served the City of Sparks and surrounding communities for more than 116 years. This exhibit highlights the history of the Department through images and artifacts.
Find out more »Nevada Division of Forestry: Before, During, and After the Fire
This exhibit will feature a timeline of activities associated with fire preparedness, resources, restoration & rehabilitation associated with forest fires.
Find out more »January 2021
Digital Online Lecture Series
The Sparks Heritage Museum hosts digital online lectures most months, and links are posted on the website for later viewing. Hover on the Events link on the Home page to highlight the Online Lectures link to view past lectures.
Find out more »February 2021
Sister Cities
Sparks has had two sister cities over the years; starting with Longford, Ireland in 1976 and Garabaldi, Oregon in 1985. What is a sister city? A sister city serves in partnership with another city, domestically or internationally, wherein the highest elected officials agree to the relationship and is a broad-based long-term partnership rooted in municipal, business, educational, and cultural exchanges with their sister city. The relationship can foster friendship and understanding between different cultures as well as encourage trade and…
Find out more »Whimsical Names & Uplifting Places
Established in 1985, the Nevada Board on Geographic Names manages toponyms (place names) within Nevada, and serves as an advisory committee to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Since 1985, many new place names have been applied to the landscape, some of which are highlighted in this exhibit, featuring the fine photography of Mr. Jack Hursh, who served more than seven years as Executive Secretary and Chairman of the Nevada Board on Geographic Names. Mr. Hursh in the Guest Curator…
Find out more »July 2021
Art Exhibit: Artemisia Studios
On now through August 31, 2021: Artemisia Studios: Visions of Landscape. Featuring works by artists Rossitza Todorova, Galina Milton, Raymond Stewart, Gerald Franzen, Mahedi Anjuman, and Tetyana Anderson, this exhibit celebrates Artown and benefits the Sparks Heritage Museum. Admission is free through the month of July! Don't miss this wonderful exhibit and support our artists in the spirit of Artown!
Find out more »Third Thursday – July 15, 2021
Join us at the Sparks Heritage Museum for Third Thursday events in collaboration with the City of Sparks' Third Thursdays in Victorian Square! This Thursday the Museum features demonstrations in calligraphy by artist and scribe Carol Foldvary-Anderson, who will let you try your hand at lettering before you leave! Also stop by and visit our featured Community Partner this month, the Latimer Art Club. The Latimer Art Club celebrates its centennial anniversary this year, and you will meet several of…
Find out more »August 2021
Third Thursday – August 19, 2021
Join us at the Sparks Heritage Museum for Third Thursday events in collaboration with the City of Sparks' Third Thursdays in Victorian Square! This Thursday the Museum features demonstrations in calligraphy by Rock NV artists Alan and Bobbi Metzger who will be featuring their art in stonework, with many items available for purchase. Stop by and visit our featured Community Partner this month, the Historic Reno Preservation Society (HRPS). The HRPS is dedicated to preserving and promoting historic resources in…
Find out more »Book Talk & Signing
Join us on Saturday, August 28th at 2pm for a talk and book signing with local authors Sandie LaNae and Arline Laferry, featuring their newest book in the "Weird" series: Weird Sparks. The book features over 165 pages of forgotten or lost history, in addition to some interesting present-day information! The authors will have books on hand for immediate purchase and will sign all purchased copies! Don't miss this fun event - and the chance to meet the authors of…
Find out more »September 2021
Third Thursday – September 16, 2021
Join us at the Sparks Heritage Museum for Third Thursday events in collaboration with the City of Sparks' Third Thursdays in Victorian Square! This Thursday the Museum features artist Tia Flores, showcasing and discussing her artistic works. A fourth generation Nevadan, Tia Flores is known for her culturally themed pyrographic calabaza sculptures that depict the vast beauty of the Nevada desert and its natural inhabitants. As a nationally recognized artist, her artwork has been featured on HGTV’s That’s Cleaver!, Voices…
Find out more »Virtual Lecture Series: “Prominent Women in the History of Sparks”
As part of the Sparks Heritage Museum's monthly Virtual Lecture Series, join us as we look into the prominent women of the past and present who’ve made an indelible impact on the community. Come along with your host Scott Carey and special guest Dian VanderWell as we learn about the women who have built businesses, fought for social change, became civic & educational leaders, and put Sparks on the map! The goal of this presentation is to honor many of the…
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