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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.

FootPrints Archive

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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We're all about our volunteers!

HRPS started in 1997 with some people interested in Reno's history—and we have been an all-volunteer group ever since. We exist and accomplish so much because of the commitment of more than 150 volunteers annually.

There's always room for more volunteers!

HRPS has volunteer opportunities to meet all needs and interest levels:

  • Occasional time? Volunteers are especially needed for events such as the Reno Harvest of Homes Tour every fall or to welcome people at our summer walking tours.
  • Ready to make a big commitment? We're always happy to talk to people about becoming new tour leaders, writing well-researched articles for FootPrints, to advocate for preservation and to provide specific skills in public relations, law, finance, etc.

After 20+ years, HRPS keeps expanding the scope of our work. We need volunteers more than ever!

If you are ready to be involved, contact us by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 775-747-4478.

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