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2026 Walking Tours

Register for Historic Reno's 2026 walking tours right here!

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Spring 2026 FootPrints

The latest issue of FootPrints is now available.

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Newsletter Archives

Monthly member newsletters are now archived on this site. 

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Lear Theater

Did you know the Lear Theater Project, amid all its ups and downs, has been ongoing for over 26 years? We have put together a comprehensive set of articles for you to learn more about the history of the project and the surrounding area.

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April 1999

  • Arches & Columns – "Nevada's First Robber Baron" Excerpts reprinted with permission from the author–Guy Rocha, Nevada State Archivist
  • Join us for HRPS 1st Oral History Workshop by Cindy Ainsworth
  • Heritage Tourism Coalition by Sharon Walbridge and Kathryn Wishart
  • Walking Tour Training by Leanne Stone
  • HRPS Presents "Trailing the Donners"
  • Heads Up "Railroad Project Threatens Historic Rail Depot Article from the Reno Gazette-Journal, March 1999 (Photo)
  • "The History of Reno" A Gift from HRPS to Our Children
  • Building Partnerships
  • Mark Your Calendar!

We Are Grateful to These Organizations for Financial Support

The Nevada Arts Council The Nevada Humanities Vangard Charitable Fidelity Charitable The Flick Ranch Project The Jacquie Foundation