Foreman-Roberts House Damaged by Arsonist
August 28 and 29, 2016

We regret to report that the Foreman-Roberts House Museum was damaged by two arson attacks, in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 28, and Monday, Aug. 29, 2016. The first attack was an attempt to burn the kitchen door on the east side of the building. Although the door was a total loss, most of the damage was confined to the area of the kitchen, which was not part of the original house. The Monday morning arson was to the double doors on the south side of the house (see picture). This resulted in damage not just to those doors but also to the second story balcony area. Smoke damage is a major concern since smoke is acidic and can damage historic materials in the buildings.

In addition, two windows were broken on the west side of the house prior to the arson, on Aug. 23. The Sheriff's Department are investigating these events. Officers of the Historical Society are working with insurance and restoration people. Under the Historical Society's agreement with the city, Carson City is responsible for the maintenance of the building and the Society is responsible for the contents of the building. The building is on the National Historic Register, and restoration work requires careful attention to historic details and procedures.

An article about the fires is available at CarsonNow.org. Click here.

The Museum will remain closed to the public until proper restoration work has been completed.

Upcoming and Recent Events

Here is a list of some upcoming CCHS events. Please check back for updated details.

• Sun., Oct. 9, 2016 - Afternoon Tea at Foreman-Roberts House Museum, Postponed due to fire.
• Sun., Dec. 11, 2016 - Annual Christmas Party, at the Bliss Mansion, details to be determined.

Merged Operations of CCHS and FBCCPR End
New Foundation Emerges

Fall 2015: For the last several years, the Carson City Historical Society and the Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks & Recreation (FBCCPR) have jointly operated. FBCCPR has been dissolved, and thus the CCHS is operating on its own.

A new organization, the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation (FCCPR) has been created as a 501(c)(3) organization. The purpose of the group is to assist the Parks & Recreation Department and other groups wishing to enhance the use of the city's parks system. The group operates as an umbrella organization, assisting groups that have not attained 501(c)(3) status to raise funds to raise funds for parks improvements. FCCPR will also pick up functions maintained by FBCCPR, such as organizing the annual awards ceremony held each fall in Mills Park and maintaining the Wungnema House, but it operates under a new set of bylaws, officers, and board.

Afternoon Tea Dates for 2016
Popular Event Continues

In 2015, CCHS presented several popular "Afternoon Teas" at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum. It's a time to enjoy good old fashioned socializing, tea, and light fare. CCHS has a number of "Afternoon Tea" dates for 2016:

• Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016
• Sunday, April 10, 2016 - event cancelled
• Friday, June 17, 2016, at the Bliss Mansion, in conjunction with Epic Rides, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016 - event cancelled
• Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016

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 held the second Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum.

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