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SUMMARY:High Noon with Neal Cobb: Our Nevada Stories — Oral History Project for America250
DESCRIPTION:A presentation of the Nevada Historical Society\, High Noon 
 with Neal Cobb is a monthly history series that delves into Nevada topics 
 with local experts. Neal Cobb is a passionate historian and honorary 
 curator for the Nevada Historical Society. Each month he is joined by a 
 different guest presenter.\n\nEvery Nevadan has a story\, and Brad McMullen 
 is interested in hearing as many of them as he can. As part of Nevada’s 
 America250 celebration\, Brad has been crossing the state collecting 
 stories from longtime locals\, new Nevadans\, community leaders\, 
 creatives\, historians\, and everyday people with something to say\, as 
 well as asking people to submit their own stories to share. These stories 
 are being edited into podcasts that will be airing in 2026\, and the 
 archives will be opening soon for people to explore. If you’re looking to 
 learn more about how to either share your own story or listen to others\, 
 this is the talk for you.\n\nBrad McMullen joined the Nevada Arts Council 
 as the Folklife Specialist and State Folklorist in 2023. He was the former 
 programs and gathering manager at the Western Folklife Center in Elko\, 
 Nevada\, where he oversaw planning of the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering 
 and other events. He arrived in Elko in July 2018\, after graduating from 
 the University of Oregon with two master’s degrees — one in public 
 folklore and one in arts administration. He also has a master’s degree in 
 Welsh from Cardiff University. He is originally from Grand Rapids\, 
 Michigan.\n\nThe Nevada Arts Council was created as a state agency in 1967. 
 With offices in Las Vegas and Reno\, Nevada Arts Council programs promotes 
 artistic\, creative\, cultural\, and economic activity across the state\, 
 ensuring lifelong learning in the arts for all Nevadans\, and encouraging 
 public and private support for the arts Our Nevada Stories initiative is 
 part of the state of Nevada’s America 250 celebration. A joint effort 
 between the Nevada Arts Council and the Nevada Division of Museums and 
 History\, the initiative is collecting the stories of Nevadans around the 
 state to celebrate Nevada’s role in our country's past\, present\, and 
 future.\n\nAmerica250 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the 
 Declaration of Independence. During this milestone year\, we have an 
 opportunity to reflect on our heritage\, celebrate our accomplishments\, 
 and dream of the future we want. America250 Nevada honors our state’s 
 role in making this great nation with a six-month-long 
 celebration.\n\nRegister to join High Noon with Neal Cobb on Zoom. 
 Recordings of past episodes are available on the library’s YouTube 
 channel.
ORGANIZER;CN="John Andrews":MAILTO:JAndrews@washoecounty.gov
CATEGORIES:History, Local Interest
CONTACT;CN="John Andrews":MAILTO:JAndrews@washoecounty.gov
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