The Nevada Historical Society's building may be closed for a remodel, but during this closure, you can still enjoy their fascinating lectures at the Sierra View Library. The Nevada Historical Society’s Nevada History on the Go series combines its three history programs that delve into Nevada History, Lake Tahoe, and the American Gaming Archives gambling and gaming history. Make sure to visit the Sierra View Library on the first Saturday of each month to learn more about Nevada’s history through these engaging talks that are geared towards audiences of all ages.

This month, Richard Dorman, historian and geologist, will present the remarkable story of Josie Reed Pearl, an early woman prospector and one of Nevada’s most colorful figures, remembered as the “Queen of the Black Rock Desert.”

Richard H. Dorman is a man of many passions, including history, music, theater, and geology — interests he enthusiastically shares with others. His deep fascination with the history of Jarbidge, Nevada, and the last stagecoach mail robbery in 1916 led him to uncover and revive the stories of several women whose contributions had long been overlooked or forgotten. An active performer, Mr. Dorman appears in productions at the White Stage Theater in Winnemucca and participates annually in San Francisco’s Dickens Fair, where he performs with multiple choral ensembles and lectures on paleontology. He is also a skilled historical costumer, creating reproduction garments for a variety of performing groups.