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SUMMARY:Nevada Historical Society presents High Noon with Neal Cobb Winter Series:The Life and Times of the Churchill County Museum
DESCRIPTION:Live on Facebook and Zoom\n\nNevada Historical Society presents 
 High Noon with Neal Cobb\, a wonderful history series that delves into 
 fascinating Nevada topics with local experts.Neal Cobb is a passionate 
 historian and honorary curator for the Nevada Historical Society. He loves 
 all things Nevada. Join Neal Cobb and our monthly speakers as we explore 
 interesting topics and join in the audience conversations. \n\nDecember 
 Speaker: Mel Glover\, Museum Director. Join us for a brief description of 
 how the museum got its start\, its evolution\, its status\, and where we 
 hope to take it.\n\nMel has a Bachelor’s Degree in American History and a 
 Master’s Degree in Public History (any history that is not taught in a 
 classroom). He’s been a museum professional since 2009 starting in Ohio\, 
 moved to Wyoming\, and finally to Fallon\, Nevada. Mel’s love for museums 
 stems from the frequent trips he took with his grandmother\, who lived 
 outside of Boston and whose motto seemed to have been\, ‘If it’s a bad 
 day outside\, it’s a good day to go to a museum.’\n\nAfter watching a 
 first-person representation of a soldier after the Battle of Gettysburg\, 
 he has absolutely been hooked on people’s personal histories\; what 
 historian and author\, Studs Terkel\, called the ‘Worms’ eye view.’ 
 Mel’s great love now is to figure out how to reach children and adults 
 where they are and bring them further into the realm of unabashed geekdom. 
 He believes that when he gets excited about a story\, it’s almost his 
 duty to stoke those same passions in others.\n\nAnd finally\, if he calls 
 you ‘an honorary fifth grader’\, that is high praise indeed.\n\nMuseum 
 Information:\nThe Churchill County Museum is a public-private partnership 
 of Churchill County and the Churchill County Museum Association. Located on 
 historic Route 50\, the museum was given the honorific title of being the 
 “Best Little Museum on the Loneliest Road in America.” Each year the 
 museum presents a variety of exhibits and programs that reflect its 
 mission\, “To help people forge meaningful connections to Churchill 
 County’s natural and cultural heritage\, strengthen community ties and 
 shape its future.”\n\nInterest in preserving the history of Churchill 
 County began in 1964 during Nevada’s centennial. In Fallon\, festivities 
 celebrating the state’s 100th birthday included decorating the windows of 
 Maine Street businesses with artifacts from the area’s past. After the 
 1964 festivities had ended\, community volunteers were determined to 
 establish a permanent repository for local history.  Margaret and Alex Oser 
 donated the old Safeway building in 1967 and the museum opened its doors on 
 July 4\, 1968.\n\n\n\nAll of our virtual events are shared on Facebook\, 
 and are archived on the Library website\, and YouTube.
ORGANIZER;CN="John Andrews":MAILTO:JAndrews@washoecounty.gov
CATEGORIES:History, Local Interest
CONTACT;CN="John Andrews":MAILTO:JAndrews@washoecounty.gov
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URL:https://events.washoecountylibrary.us/event/12850167
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