Carson City Historical Society Observes Black History Month
with a Lecture on Black Americans and Labor
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

Carson City Historical Society (CCHC) announces guest speaker Michael J. Smith will present a talk on Black Americans and Labor at their Thursday, February 20, 2024, lecture presentation as part of Black History Month. The lecture reflects on Black people's work and their workplaces, and on key moments, themes, and events in Black history and culture in the U.S., Africa, and the Diaspora. Mr. Smith also presented a lecture last February on African Americans and the Arts and is back by popular demand.

The February 20 lecture is presented at 6:30 p.m., in the Carriage House, behind the Foreman-Roberts Historic House located at 1207 Carson Street, Carson City. It is free to the public, but space is limited, so RSVP to 775-315-9111 or carsoncityhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Michael J. Smith is currently serving as a member of the Carson City Cultural Commission. He has a Master of Education degree from the University of Mississippi, and is retired as a high school principal after 33 years in the field of education. Mr. Smith is Vice Chair of the Employee Managements Relations Board. He noted in an editorial in 2023 in the Nevada Appeal, "Black History Month is not a token. It is a special tribute - a time of acknowledgement, of reflection, and inspiration - that comes to life in real and ongoing activities throughout the year."

Information about Carson City Historical Society events can be found at CCHistorical.org.

Photo: Michael J. Smith to present lecture on African Americans and Labor on Feb. 20. Image courtesy of TV station Fox11 in Reno.

Carson City Historical Society Presents Open House
Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025

The Gothic-style Foreman-Roberts House, 1207 N. Carson St. (the big yellow house), will be open to the public for the first time this year, from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Carson City history and stories about the Foreman and Roberts families who lived in the historic house at 1207 N. Carson St. will be presented during a free, docent-led tour.

Carson City Historical Society volunteers will tell the story of the Roberts family and their connection to Eilley Bowers, how the house came to Carson City in 1874, and facts about the famous spiritualist of the home. Visitors will see a house museum and artifacts representing life in the 1880s through early 1900s. The adjacent Carriage House will also be open 1 to 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Parking is available on Corbett and Rice Streets.

There are three current exhibits displayed in both houses: "Northern Nevada Trains," "The Life and Times of The Roberts Family," and a temporary exhibit honoring Black History Month.

The open house is free and open to the public, donations are accepted. No reservations are required. For more information visit the Society's website CCHistorical.org or send an email to carsoncityhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Information about Carson City Historical Society events can be found at CCHistorical.org.

Photo: The Foreman-Roberts House in the middle of the picture and the Carriage House at left.

February 2025 Newsletter is Available Online

The February 2025 CCHS Newsletter is available online. In this issue you can read about Michael Smith's lecture on "Black Americans and Labor" on Feb. 20, Open House events, our participation in Wine Walks, and other upcoming events.

If you are not on our email list, please email your request to be added to carsoncityhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

To download the February 2025 Newsletter, please CLICK HERE.

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Mailing Address for CCHS

The mailing address for the Carson City Historical Society (CCHS) is:

The physical address for the Foreman-Roberts House Museum is 1207 North Carson St., but that address is not our official mailing address.

CCHS board meetings are generally held the second Monday of each month at 3:45 p.m. in the Carriage House of the Foreman-Roberts House Museum.

If you are interested in being put on the CCHS e-mail list, please send an e-mail to carsoncityhistoricalsociety@gmail.com and put "CCHS Membership Addition" in the subject line. We will inform you about upcoming events of the Society via e-mail.