Nevada sesquicentennial FINAL REPORT 1864 – 2014

As Chairman of the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission, it gives me great pleasure to present on behalf of the Commission the Final Report of the year-long celebration in honor of Nevada’s 150th anniversary of statehood – a year that will long and fondly be remembered by the citizens of our state as a fitting tribute to this significant milestone.

As you will see in this report, the year was filled with numerous memorable events covering all corners of our state: parades, rodeos, art exhibits, cake cuttings, original plays, a star-studded concert in Las Vegas, balloon races, the historic Union Pacific Battle Born Express traversing the Great Basin and a world record-setting statewide sing along of “Homes Means Nevada.” It was also a busy year for several of the more captivating and colorful characters (past and present) who have called Nevada home. From the irrepressible Mark Twain, who served as an official “ambassador” of the Commission throughout the year, to another man known for “spinnin’ tales,” Waddie Mitchell, the critically acclaimed cowboy poet who brilliantly captured the essence of our state in his poem “Dame Nevada.” The gentle presence of President Abraham Lincoln was also felt through an exquisite display at the Nevada Museum of Art in its exhibit, “The 36th Star,” highlighted by the arrival of one of America’s most sacred documents – The Emancipation Proclamation.

The Commission was originally challenged to oversee at least 150 Official, Signature and Legacy Events during the course of the year. It eventually approved or managed 505 events – far surpassing original expectations! Another mandate to the Commission was to perform its mission with private funds – not at taxpayer expense. It is with a great sense of satisfaction to report that the Commission was indeed able to raise approximately $1.8 million to carry out its duties, ensuring its ability to provide Nevadans with the quality of celebration they so rightly deserved. As you read this report, you will be able to see the depth and diversity of all that was accomplished and sense the pride felt by the Commission. However, the greatest tribute must be awarded to our fellow Nevadans whose enthusiasm, generosity and passion for our state’s history and culture made the year-long endeavor the unequivocal success it was.

As the Commission launched into this journey, we knew leaving a vibrant legacy for future generations to enjoy was an important element. I’m pleased to share the following physical legacies for which the Commission is responsible, including: over 100 of Nevada’s Historical Markers that have been repaired or refurbished; a stunning handmade Sesquicentennial saddle that will ultimately be donated to the Nevada State Museum; an exquisite bronze relief of President Lincoln that now hangs proudly in the Nevada State Senate Chambers; a beautiful commemorative book that richly details the unique history and culture of our great state; and a beautiful tree planted on the Capitol grounds. There are many more Legacy Projects that you will read about in this report.

None of this would have been possible without a group of incredibly dedicated Commissioners and committed staff, who gave of their time, talent and expertise to ensure that the year would be both magical and one for the record books. The effort also benefitted greatly by some very special sponsors who critically stepped-up early in the process so that initial organizing efforts could be accomplished, setting the stage for the “Nevada fever” which quickly spread throughout the state.

It was my immense honor and privilege to serve as the Chairman of this extraordinary Commission. There were many special, even profound moments that made me even prouder to be a Nevadan. I believe as you read this report, you will recognize the spirit that makes us all “Battle Born Nevada Proud”.

Sincerely,

Brian K. Krolicki Lt. Governor and Chairman, Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission

1 Part I INTRODUCTION 5 Vision Statement / Mission Statement

Part II HISTORY OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL: FROM GOVERNOR’S VISION TO FULL COMMISSION 6 The Nevada Sesquicentennial Planning Committee 8 The Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission 10 Commissioner Biographies

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF TABLE Part III THE NEVADA 150 FOUNDATION

Part IV EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 26 Signature Events Endorsed Signature Events Commission Hosted Signature Events Special Signature Events 30 Four Particularly Magical Events Union Pacific Battle Born Express Heritage Train The Smith Centers Nevada Sesquitential All-Star Concert The 36TH Star Nevadas Journey from territory to state Nevada Sings 35 Parading to a Close

Part V LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 39 The Commission’s Legacy Projects Website Commemorative License Plates Nevada Historical Markers Commemorative Book Commemorative Medallions Valley of Fire U.S. Postage Stamp “Dame Nevada,” The Commemorative Poem USS Nevada Memorial Re-dedication Nevada State Veteran’s Memorial - New Plaque Sesquicentennial Lincoln Bronze Relief Time Capsules Governor’s Proclamation 50 Endorsed Legacy Projects Endorsed Legacy Books 54 Education National History Day Nevada Reads Literacy Initiative Teaching with Historic Places Preserve Nevada Arts and Cultural Programming

2 Part VI NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 60 Federal Partners Part VIII COMMUNICATIONS Department of the Interior 90 Public Relations Department of Defense National Archives 91 Media Relations Department of Agricutlture 91 Media Tour U.S. Postal Service 92 Media 63 Nevada State Agencies 92 Earned Media Results Department of Administration Department of Agriculture 93 Social Media Department of Business and Industry 93 Community Outreach Department of Conservation 93 Washington, D.C. and Natural Resources Department of Corrections 93 Nevada Airports Nevada Indian Commission 94 Website Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Part IX ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Department of Transportation 97 Sponsors University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno 98 Special Thanks & Recognition Department of Veteran Services 101 Governor’s Proclamation 72 Local Governments Cities and Towns 102 Executive Orders Carson City 106 Media Partners Elko Fallon Henderson Part X FULL EVENT LISTINGS Las Vegas North Las Vegas 108 Approved Events Town of Panaca 128 Approved Legacy Events Reno 130 Approved Exhibits and Programs Sparks West Wendover 78 Counties Nevada Association of Counties Clark & McCarran International Airport Mineral Storey Washoe 82 Other Partners Carson City Visitors Bureau Elko Convention and Visitors Authority Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Reno-Tahoe Airport Auhtority “Dame Nevada” Commemorative Poem

Part VII MERCHANDISE AND LOGO USE 87 Partnership with Silver State Industries 88 Other Partnerships 89 Special Note Products Belt Buckles Commemorative Firearms 150 Bourbon 3 States have long celebrated anniversaries of statehood. To

INTRODUCTION acknowledge Nevada’s admission to the Union as the 36th state on October 31, 1864, Governor Brian Sandoval declared that

Nevada would celebrate the 150TH anniversary of its admission to the Union. To acknowledge this momentous occasion, Governor Sandoval established the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission (the Commission) to create and manage a year-long celebration of the state’s history, culture and heritage that Nevadans would remember for years to come and appointed Lieutenant Governor Brian K. Krolicki as its Chairman. The Governor’s and Lt. Governor’s shared vision for the Sesquicentennial Celebration was to provide opportunities for Nevadans to come together statewide to commemorate their shared history and to build a foundation of cultural appreciation for future generations. Beginning in October 2013, Nevada’s history was celebrated throughout the state for an entire year to promote pride in the common heritage of all Nevadans.

At its inaugural meeting, the Commission adopted vision and mission statements to guide its efforts through the Sesquicentennial Year. These statements set the course for the state’s year-long journey celebrating its rich history and unique place in the American Experience. PART I

4 VISION STATEMENT: Promote the independent spirit of Nevada through education, tourism and history.

MISSION STATEMENT: To assist in the planning and coordination of events and projects that celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of Nevada’s admission to the Union.

PART I – INTRODUCTION 5 Vision Statement / Mission Statement HISTORY OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL: FROM GOVERNOR’S VISION TO FULL COMMISSION HISTORY OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee

On January 11, 2012, Governor Brian Sandoval issued Executive Order #2012-02 “Establishing a Planning Committee for the 150TH Anniversary of Nevada’s Admission to the Union.” The Nevada Sesquicentennial Planning Committee (the Planning Committee), created by the order, was tasked to prepare a recommended timeline of events and activities for the Sesquicentennial Year starting on Nevada Day 2013 and ending on Nevada Day 2014, develop an overall fundraising plan and recommend membership for the Sesquicentennial Commission.

Governor Sandoval appointed members to the Planning Committee from across the state whose expertise included history, humanities, business, communications and education. Those members were Kathleen “Neena” Laxalt and Bob Brown as co-chairs, along with Nevada State Senator Mike McGinness, Ted Olivas, A.J. “Bud” Hicks, Dr. Andrew Kirk and Lori Nelson. The Governor also named Division of Museums and History administrator Peter Barton as liaison coordinator for the Planning Committee. The Planning Committee tasked Barton with coordinating the delivery of staff services and hired MaryAnn McAuliffe as interim executive director.

The Planning Committee met nearly 20 times over the span of a year, making numerous recommendations to guide the Sesquicentennial Celebration. The Planning Committee’s activities included selecting a Nevada 150 official logo, recommending the establishment of the Nevada 150 Foundation (the Foundation) to act as the fiscal agent of the Commission, establishing a timeline of events for the Sesquicentennial Year, creating and supporting projects designed to create lasting

PART II legacies for the state such as refurbishing Nevada’s historical markers, developing a commemorative book, creating the Sesquicentennial website and creating a

6 150TH LOGO framework to receive applications from interested parties regarding the planning of official and signature events. The Planning Committee also requested the 2013 Legislature adopt resolutions supporting the Sesquicentennial Year and provide legislation authorizing special Sesquicentennial license plates and dedicate a portion of the fees received from such plates to help fund the costs of the Sesquicentennial Celebration.

No state general funds were available for the Planning Committee’s efforts or for the start-up of the Commission’s work. Barrick Gold Corporation stepped forward during the planning phase making a generous contribution of $100,000 that greatly helped the Planning Committee do its preliminary work for the Sesquicentennial Celebration and also allowed the fledgling Commission to get off to a good start. GOVERNOR SANDOVAL Barrick’s generosity was quickly followed by NV Energy, which made a $250,000 contribution. The thanks of all Nevadans are due Foley Warren Public Relations and Government Affairs for these generous acts by two of Nevada’s largest (FFW), a Las Vegas agency. According to FFW, the corporate citizens. While the Planning Committee logo was designed to reflect the “can do” attitude of deferred to the Governor’s plan that the Commission Nevadans and speak to the struggles and hardship would make most decisions, the Planning Committee by Nevadans over the years. The logo’s colors and laid the foundation for the celebratory year. Co-chair symbols were designed to commemorate Nevada’s Brown suggested the phrase “Battle Born – Nevada past while the logo’s contemporary tone spoke to Proud” be used as the sesquicentennial motto. The Nevada’s future. Planning Committee agreed and along with that motto developed a logo. The logo was selected as part of a The Planning Committee also issued requests for contest that invited interested professional or amateur proposals (RFPs) for other key functions necessary for artists, designers and advertising and public relations the Commission’s mission: public relations, creation agencies to submit proposed designs for the logo. and organization of a website and fundraising. These More than 20 beautiful and intriguing entries were RFPs were reviewed and forwarded to the Commission received, with the winning design created by Faiss for its final decision.

PART II – HISTORY OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL 7 The Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission

On January 28, 2013, Governor Sandoval • Sherry L. Rupert, executive director issued Executive Order #2013-02 “Establishing of the Nevada Indian Commission the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission.” The • Randall Snow, chief strategic officer Governor’s order directed the Commission to and principal at R & R Partners facilitate an all-inclusive celebration, including endorsements for and assisting in the coordination • John Tyson, communications of official events, projects and commemorative specialist at Comstock Mining, Inc. products, providing advice and assistance to the Division of Museums and History in the development Commissioners were selected for possessing and presentation of the display of exhibits, artifacts a broad knowledge of experience from throughout and learning materials that reflect Nevada’s rich Nevada combined with their own specialized expertise. heritage and history, and recommending and Members periodically broke off into working groups encouraging all Nevadans to participate in events focusing on areas where each member’s talents could and projects conducted by various community best be utilized. The working groups included different organizations, local governments and interested Commissioners who established the Nevada 150 Nevadans. Foundation to serve as the Commission’s fiscal agent, planned for legacy projects, planned for educational On February 20, 2013, Governor Sandoval projects, encouraged the involvement of communities appointed Lieutenant Governor Brian K. Krolicki throughout the state in the Sesquicentennial Celebration, as chairman of the Commission and 12 additional engaged Nevada’s tribal entities with the Celebration, distinguished Nevadans as members:

• Kathleen “Neena” Laxalt, owner of K. Neena Laxalt Consulting, who served as vice-chairwoman • Robert “Bob” Brown, president of Opportunity Village, Inc. and former Las Vegas Review-Journal publisher • Patricia Cafferata, author, historian and former state treasurer • Oscar Goodman, former mayor of the City of Las Vegas • A.J. “Bud” Hicks, partner with the law firm of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP • Andrew Kirk, PhD, professor of history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas • Myron Martin, president/CEO of The Smith Center • Lori Nelson, vice president of corporate communications at Station Casinos

PART• II Donald Newman, executive director of the Elko Convention and Visitors Authority

8 developed and coordinated public relations efforts and information regarding the Celebration, developed an inclusive Sesquicentennial website, and planned special events including The Smith Center’s All- Star Sesquicentennial Concert, parades and other unique events to mark the Sesquicentennial. Examples of those contributions can be found throughout this document. VICE CHAIRWOMAN LAXALT, LT. GOVERNOR KROLICKI AND COMMISSIONER HICKS Commissioners also used their specific expertise to develop policies, structure and processes. For example: The Commission held its first meeting on March 15, 2013 in the Nevada State Capitol with • Commission Chairman Krolicki served as videoconferencing to the Nevada State Museum chief fundraiser, provided overall business in Las Vegas. The meeting began with Governor community outreach and took a special interest Sandoval’s introductory remarks to the Commission in leading the commemorative medallion and presentation of his personal donation of $10,000 program and the time capsule Legacy Project. to help fund the Commission’s activities. • Vice Chairwoman Laxalt oversaw the administration of the Commission’s activities One of the major responsibilities of the Commission including the supervision of staff and serving was to manage and coordinate events throughout the as interim executive director as well as state during the Sesquicentennial Year. With the help of outreach to state and local governments and the Nevada 150 Foundation, staff was hired to support the northern Nevada business community. the Celebration and the Commission. Kara J. Kelley, Laxalt also served on the Foundation Board former president and CEO of the Las Vegas Chamber and oversaw the Nevada 150 participation of Commerce, was hired as executive director. The in the Carson City Nevada Day parades. Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs provided a member of its staff, Scott Carey, formerly the tribal • Commissioner Hicks led the Foundation planner with the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and a as president assuming all fiduciary member of the Sparks Centennial Commission, who responsibilities. Hicks donated hundreds of joined the team as events and community relations hours creating and operating the Foundation. manager. Carey was responsible for overseeing the calendar of events for the Sesquicentennial Celebration and for conducting outreach throughout Nevada communities to get people involved in the Celebration. Matt Robinson was hired as project coordinator and was responsible for assisting Commissioners with Legacy Projects, working with vendors, overseeing merchandising and coordinating the commemorative medallion program, along with other duties. Karen Baggett, former deputy director for the Commission on Economic Development and the Nevada Supreme Court’s Administrative Office of the Courts, joined the team as business manager with her primary responsibility overseeing operations. Alex Tanchek, who previously assisted the Planning Committee as a volunteer, joined the staff as administrative assistant and project coordinator working on the details of several major events and later helped to close out a number of outstanding matters of the Celebration.

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PART II – HISTORY OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL 9 Commissioner Biographies

Lt. Governor Brian Krolicki, Chairman elected officials from around the country as a member of the prestigious Rodel Fellowship Program in Public Brian Krolicki is a familiar face to most Nevadans Leadership at the Aspen Institute. This fellowship due to his many years of distinguished public service. program provided a bi-partisan forum for individuals In 2006, after having successfully served as State the Aspen Institute identified as being the “true Treasurer for two terms, Brian Krolicki convincingly rising stars” in American politics – bringing together won his election to serve as Nevada’s 33rd Lieutenant “this nation’s most promising young political leaders Governor, and was then re-elected to his second term to achieve their fullest potential in public service.” in November 2010. As Lieutenant Governor, Krolicki serves as President of the State Senate, Chairman Krolicki also served two terms as State Treasurer. of the Commission on Tourism, and Vice-Chairman Among his many accomplishments, Krolicki considers of the State Board of Transportation. He also serves his efforts to make a college education more affordable as a member of the Board of the Governor’s Office for Nevada families a cornerstone of his administration. of Economic Development and as a member of the He created the highly-ranked Nevada College Savings Executive Branch Audit Committee. Plans and the Nevada Prepaid Tuition Program. Krolicki was also responsible for the roll-out and As Lieutenant Governor, Krolicki has been administration of the Governor Guinn Millennium particularly dedicated to matters involving economic Scholarship, a program that has helped thousands development and tourism. He has been tireless in of our state’s best and brightest students achieve his advocacy for businesses to locate and expand their dream of attending college. in Nevada while also championing Nevada as one of the world’s leading tourism destinations. Other activities and community service include: Planning Commissioner for Douglas County, Nevada; Since 2006, Krolicki has proudly served as Member of the Renewable Energy and Energy Chairman of the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition, a Conservation Task Force; Member of the National group comprised of leaders from Nevada and California Association of State Treasurers Foundation; and dedicated to bringing Olympic and Paralympic Winter original Board Member of the Davidson Academy in Games to northern Nevada and the Lake Tahoe region. Reno, Nevada – a school dedicated to educating the The coalition is currently engaged in bringing elite most profoundly gifted young students in this country. sporting events to Nevada, showcasing the state’s ability to successfully host such world-class events. Prior to Krolicki’s entry into public service, his private sector experience included working at Krolicki’s leadership has been regularly recognized Banker’s Trust Company in New York City, NY and at the national level throughout his public service Smith Barney in both San Francisco, CA and Manama, career. He served on the Executive Committee of Bahrain – the Persian Gulf. the National Lieutenant Governors Association and also served as the Chairman of the Republican He is a graduate of Stanford University. Brian

LieutenantPART II Governors Association. In 2006, Krolicki and his wife, Kelly, have three daughters. was honored to join two-dozen other state and local

10 Kathleen “Neena” Robert M. Brown Laxalt, Vice Robert Brown is a 1985 graduate of the Chairwoman University Of California, Berkeley with a degree in Rhetoric. Brown and his bride of 27 years, Melinda, Neena Laxalt is a descendent of immigrants from have four children: Sean, Sarah, Nicholas and William. the “Basque Country” and Ireland who came to Nevada Brown started working as a busboy at 14 to help his to pursue sheepherding, mining and governmental family when his father lost his job. He is a former positions. She is a second generation Nevadan and award-winning newspaper publisher at the Las Vegas grew up in Carson City. She is the youngest daughter Review-Journal. He worked at several newspapers in of former Nevada Governor and U.S. Senator Paul the west over a distinguished 33 year career. Brown is Laxalt and Jackalyn Ross Laxalt. Laxalt began her currently the President of Opportunity Village, Nevada’s lobbying career in Arizona in 1987 with the Arizona largest rehabilitation organization providing services Department of Environmental Quality and continued to people with intellectual and related disabilities, her career after her return to Nevada in 1995. She where he works tirelessly to improve the lives of the represents a variety of interests in the state, which disabled. Brown is a community leader and currently provide her a diverse perspective of many facets of serves as the Chairman of the Board for the Las Nevada. In 2011, Governor Sandoval named Laxalt Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. In 2014, he as Co-Chair of the Nevada Sesquicentennial Planning was appointed as a member of the National Council Committee along with Bob Brown, Publisher of on Disability to advise President Barack Obama and the Las Vegas Review Journal. In 2013, Governor the United States Congress. He is also on the boards Sandoval appointed Laxalt to serve on the Nevada of directors of Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada 150 Commission under the Chairmanship of Lt. and the Public Education Foundation. In 2013 he Governor Brian Krolicki, where she serves as his was appointed by Governor Sandoval to serve on the Vice-Chairwoman. Laxalt is a single mother of one Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission. daughter, Kevan Danielle Laxalt. Bob lives by the words of St. Augustine – “Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.”

PART II – HISTORY OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL 11 Patricia Cafferata Oscar B. Goodman

Attorney, author and historian, Patty Cafferata As Chairman of the Las Vegas Host Committee, is a life-long resident of Reno, Nevada. She has had Oscar Goodman serves as the No. 1 Ambassador for a diverse career in the law and politics. She served tourism in Las Vegas. As such, he welcomes visitors one term in the Nevada Assembly (1980-1981). to Las Vegas and rallies the local residents behind When she was elected Nevada State Treasurer in our leading industry: tourism. 1982, she became the first woman elected to any constitutional office in the state. Cafferata has also Prior to serving as Chairman of the Host served as district attorney of Lincoln, Lander and Committee, Goodman served as mayor for the city Esmeralda counties. She was the only woman and one of Las Vegas. The self-proclaimed “Happiest Mayor of three lawyers to serve as district attorney of three in the Universe,” Mayor Goodman captured 84� of Nevada counties. (The others are Benjamin Curler and the vote in his re-election to a third four-year term. Andy Demetras.) Governor Sandoval appointed her As mayor he is credited with leading a renaissance as Chair of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission and in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, which includes as a member of the Sesquicentennial Commission. Symphony Park, a phenomenal 61-acre planned development. This development includes the Cleveland Cafferata writes a bi-monthly column on Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, designed by local history for the Reno Gazette Journal and has renowned architect Frank Gehry, The Smith Center written and published seven books on Nevada history for the Performing Arts and the Discovery Children’s including co-authoring her mother’s memoirs, Barbara Museum. At the conclusion of his final term, he did F. Vucanovich: From Nevada to Congress and Back what no other mayor has ever done, swore in his wife Again. Her most recent book, Christmas in Nevada, Carolyn Goodman to succeed him as the newly-elected was released by the University of Nevada Press on Mayor of the City of Las Vegas. October 1, 2014. Goodman was born and raised in Philadelphia A widow, Cafferata is the mother of two daughters where he graduated from Haverford College and and a son and has nine grandchildren. received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He has been recognized by the National Law Journal as one of the “15 Best Trial Lawyers in America.” He played himself in the movie “Casino” and made appearances in other movies and television series. Goodman is the author of the highly acclaimed memoir Being Oscar: From Mob Lawyer to Mayor of Las Vegas. PART II

12 Alvin J. “Bud” Hicks

A.J. “Bud” Hicks has been a Nevada resident since 1957 when his parents moved their family to Reno from California. A member of the high school graduating class during Nevada’s Centennial Year, Hicks moved on to graduate with honors from the University of Southern California undergraduate and law schools and served honorably in the U.S. Army Reserve. Upon his return to Nevada, Hicks served as a prosecutor in Washoe County and then as Chief Deputy Attorney General to the Nevada Gaming Commission. Hicks successfully represented the state in some of the seminal litigations that upheld the constitutionality of Nevada’s gaming laws.

After leaving the state’s service, Hicks has since served as a partner in the statewide law firm of McDonald Carano Wilson LLP, practicing primarily in the areas of gaming law and related business and compliance matters. He has represented many of Nevada’s largest gaming companies and finest gaming establishments as well as many lenders to the gaming industry.

In addition to his work on the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission, Hicks served as a Trustee and President of the Nevada 150 Foundation, a non-profit entity formed to hold and manage funds raised for the operation of the Commission and for the funding of many Sesquicentennial celebrations. During the Sesquicentennial Year, Hicks published a fictional novel, “Fortune’s Trail, a Nevada story.” Hicks has been married for over 40 years to Suzette Hicks, a Nevada native, and is a proud father and grandfather.

PART II – HISTORY OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL 13 Dr. Andrew Kirk

Dr. Andy Kirk is a UNLV professor, the director of Kazakhstan. In Nevada he serves on the executive its Public History Program and a director with Preserve board of the Nevada Humanities. Nevada. Kirk received his Ph.D. in history with an emphasis on the American west and environmental Kirk’s publications include: PlumbBob 57: A history from the University of New Mexico in 1998. Graphic History of Atomic Testing (Oxford University His research and teaching focus is on the intersections Press, 2015), “Rereading the Nature of Atomic of cultural and environmental history in the modern Doom Towns,” Environmental History 17:3 (July, United States, with a special interest in the american 2012). Counterculture Green: The Whole Earth west and public history. In 1999 Kirk moved to Nevada Catalog and American Environmentalism (University to launch UNLV’s Public History Program. His projects Press of Kansas, Culture/America Series, 2007). include ongoing partnerships with the National Park American Horizons: The United States in Global Service to research historic and cultural resources of Perspective, with Michael Schaller, et al. (New York: western National Parks, the award-winning Nevada Oxford University Press, 2012). Collecting Nature: Test Site Oral History Project, winner of the NCPH The American Environmental Movement and the Best Public History Project Prize for 2010, and Conservation Library. Lawrence: The University of Preserve Nevada, a nationally recognized cultural Kansas Press, 2001 and many articles and reviews. research and preservation group. Preserve Nevada’s His research has been featured in The New York unique research and advocacy efforts linking cultural Times, (featured review in The Sunday Book Review, preservation and environmental sustainability have NYT Science Times, “The Year Without Toilet Paper,” been featured in publications like The New York Times, Newsweek, London Review of Books, Ready Made, San Francisco Chronicle, Preservation Magazine, Plenty, Bloomsbury Review (Editors’ Favorite Books Public History News, Docomomo-US, Preservation of 2008), History Network News, Reason, Edutopia, Forum, the Las Vegas Review-Journal and The Voice of America & National Public Radio, Earth Days: Chicago Tribune. American Experience, Atomic Mom & MoMA Exhibit, “Access to Tools: Publications from the Whole Earth Most recently Dr. Kirk was the lead scholar on Catalog, 1968-1974.”

thePART II U.S. State Department MCCA Nuclear Testing Legacies program in the American southwest and

14 Myron Martin Prior to The Smith Center, Martin held leadership As president and CEO of The Smith Center for positions with UNLV’s Performing Arts Center; Liberace the Performing Arts, Myron Martin brings the world’s Foundation; and Baldwin Piano Company. Martin’s most revered and celebrated entertainers to Las Vegas. past creative endeavors also include serving as the Mr. Martin has a rich history in the performing arts president of the Western Arts Alliance; co-producer business. He has produced and presented a variety of the post-9/11 production “Las Vegas Salutes the of well-regarded productions including first-run Spirit of America” and the Las Vegas production of touring attractions and internationally acclaimed the Broadway smash “Hairspray”; and coordinated performers in music, theater and dance. talent for Barbra Streisand’s Millennium Concert. He is an Emmy Award-nominee for producing the Vegas Martin has been called the “keeper of the vision” PBS special “Frank Wildhorn & Friends.” for The Smith Center, which has been heralded as southern Nevada’s long-awaited cultural triumph. Martin holds a bachelor of music degree from He was part of the team who first imagined how a the University of North Texas, and an MBA from world-class performing arts center could change Golden Gate University. He and his wife Dana Rogers their community, and went on to oversee design, Martin have three children. construction, fund raising and operations of the Center. The Smith Center has been praised for Named Las Vegas’ 2012 “Man of the Year” by “representing Las Vegas’ artistic coming of age” by Vegas Seven magazine and honored with the 2014 the Associated Press, proclaimed as “dazzling” by Community Achievement Award by the Nevada The New York Times and coined “a cultural oasis” Broadcasters’ Association, Martin is a highly respected by The Los Angeles Times. community leader, proud Las Vegan, and champion for the arts. In addition to his responsibilities at The Smith Center, Martin serves as the chairman of The National High School Musical Awards in New York as well as a gubernatorial-appointed commissioner for Nevada’s Sesquicentennial Commission.

PART II – HISTORY OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL 15 Lori Nelson Donald Newman

Lori Nelson serves as Vice President, Corporate Don Newman is the Executive Director of the Communications for Station Casinos, LLC, overseeing Elko Convention and Visitors Authority and Elko the Company’s public and community relations activities Convention Center. Appointed in 2011 by Nevada including serving as the Company spokesperson. Governor Brian Sandoval to serve as a member of the Nevada Commission on Tourism and reappointed Nelson has worked on several substantial and to a second term in 2014, Newman has enjoyed the high profile public relations initiatives including opportunity to also serve as a Commissioner on the overseeing and implementing the media relations for Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission. four new casino openings and securing the coveted covers of Bloomberg Markets magazine in 2012 and His career in the Nevada hospitality, gaming FORBES magazine in 2008 for the Fertitta brothers, and convention industry has taken him throughout the owners of both Station Casinos and the Ultimate Nevada over the last 32 years. Growing up in the Las Fighting Championship (UFC). Vegas food and beverage industry, Newman began his management career at the Red Lion Inn and Casino Prior to joining Station Casinos in 2005, Nelson in Elko holding positions in sales, marketing and served for more than five years as the Director of operations and ultimately becoming hotel manager. Public Relations for R&R Partners in Las Vegas and He returned to Las Vegas to begin a career in the also owned PRceptions Public Relations, a small PR convention general contracting industry with United agency in Las Vegas. Exposition and then GES Exposition Services where he held positions as sales executive, sales director Nelson currently serves on the Board of Trustees and senior account manager, producing such shows for the Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce. as Consumer Electronics, National Association of She also served as president of Child Focus, Inc. a Broadcasters, ConExpo – ConAGG and the National non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the Mining Association. He returned to Elko in 2006 to state’s foster care system in 2011-2012. She served assume his current position. as president of the Southern Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America in 2001. Nelson A graduate of Arizona State University with a grew up in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from BA in Mass Communications –Broadcasting, Don has Eastern Michigan University. been married 35 years to his wife Joanne and they have two children, Jonathan and Stephanie, both graduates of UNR. A long time UNLV sports booster, Don enjoys travel, golf and life in rural Nevada. PART II

16 Sherry Rupert

Sherry Rupert is the Executive Director of the Last year, Rupert was named to the prestigious State of Nevada Indian Commission, appointed by U.S. Department of Commerce Travel and Tourism Governor Kenny Guinn in September of 2005. On Advisory Board. The Board, established in 2003, serves October 10, 2013, Rupert was sworn in by Governor as the advisory body to the Secretary of Commerce Sandoval as the first American Indian woman to be and the White House on matters relating to the travel appointed a member of his cabinet. and tourism industry in the United States.

Rupert is the Chairwoman of Nevada’s Indian Rupert is an American Indian of Paiute and Washoe Territory, a marketing arm of the Nevada Commission heritage. She is also a proud native Nevadan, born in on Tourism. She was awarded the 2007 and 2008 Carson City and raised on the Washoe Reservation Excellence in Tourism Award and the 2011 Statewide in Gardnerville, Nevada. Rupert is a graduate of the Excellence in Tourism Award from the Nevada University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor of Science Commission on Tourism for her success in promoting Degree in Business Administration. and advancing tourism in Indian Country. She was also awarded the 2009 Human and Civil Rights Award from the Nevada State Education Association for her work in the advancement of Indian education in the state.

Rupert was elected President of the Board of Directors for the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA), January 2014. AIANTA is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit association incorporated in 2002 to advance Indian Country tourism.

PART II – HISTORY OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL 17 Randall Snow

Randall Snow is the Chief Strategic Officer and During his tenure at R&R, Randy has recruited Principle at R&R Partners, a full service, independent, a world-class team of no-holds-barred creative international marketing and government affairs agency types who produce work that consistently lands with nine offices in two countries and headquartered in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Archive, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Adweek, Shoot and Communication Arts. Under his direction, R&R Partners’ work has been honored both In his role as supreme commander of R&R’s locally and regionally – including finalist positions for brand development division, Snow provides strategic several Golden Pencils in The One Show Awards, and guidance to their clients, which span a wide range back-to-back “Best of Show” Addy awards. Randy of industries – from travel and tourism to energy was also awarded Brandweek’s “Grand Marketer of and utilities to public transit and healthcare. In this the Year” honors. capacity, he oversees R&R’s Brand Integration Group (BIG) process and leads their strategic planning and That impressive string of successes has spawned research teams across all six offices. somewhat of a cult following for Mr. Snow, whose prognostications on the fortunes of the advertising An expert on destination marketing, Mr. Snow is biz have been quoted in The Wall Street Journal and equally expert in the psychology of persuasion. He’s Adweek. He can also be found sharing his creative been pushing the creative envelope for more than 20 wisdom with professional groups, ad clubs, civic years – producing results-oriented, award-winning organizations and more than a few college classes – not creative that wins hearts and minds in often unexpected to mention rapt fourth graders. and unconventional ways. His portfolio reads like a “Who’s Who” of the tourism industry including the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority, Nevada Commission on Tourism, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Luxor, Excalibur, Circus Circus, Bally’s Las Vegas,

thePART II Reno Hilton, Fremont Street Experience, Main Street Station and Caesars Entertainment.

18 John Tyson

For more than 25 years, John Tyson has been the face and voice of Rural Nevada.

He is the only Nevadan to serve twice as the Grand Marshal of the Nevada Day Parade and the only television personality to have worked as a real cowboy.

Retired now from TV news, John continues to lend his voice and face to organizations he believes in, such as Senior Care Plus and the Nevada Department of Transportation.

John is currently working for Comstock Mining Inc. in Gold Hill, Nevada as a communications specialist, and in his spare time, runs steam locomotives on the Nevada Northern Railway in Ely.

John has lived in Virginia City for more than 34 years where you’ll still find him with his two Dachshunds, “Buck” and “Bessie.”

PART II – HISTORY OF THE SESQUICENTENNIAL 19 THE NEVADA 150 FOUNDaTION The nevada 150 Foundation 150 nevada The

At the recommendation of the Planning Committee, the Nevada 150 Foundation, Inc. (the Foundation), was formed with the permission of Governor Sandoval to work with and assist the Commission by providing financial services and assistance with the production of celebratory events and educational projects. Four members of the Commission volunteered to serve as Trustees of the Foundation: A.J. “Bud” Hicks, Kathleen “Neena” Laxalt, Lori Nelson and Patty Cafferata. Through the efforts of the Trustees, the Foundation applied for and received qualification for exemption from federal income tax, pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, thereby enabling it to solicit and receive tax-free donations from supporters of the Sesquicentennial Celebration.

Consistent with the charge from Governor Sandoval that the Sesquicentennial Commission be self-funded, general funds were not used for the Commission’s expenditures. The vast majority of expenses incurred in connection with the

PART III PART Sesquicentennial Celebration were paid through contributions received from Nevada businesses and citizens. Revenues derived from commemorative license

20 The Planning Committee and the Commission raised more than $1,800,000 for the Sesquicentennial Celebration.

SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSIONERS BUD HICKS, NEENA LAXALT, BOB BROWN, LORI NELSON, MYRON MARTIN AND PATTY CAFFERATA plate sales and sales of commemorative medallions also ounces of silver. The Foundation also raised funds provided significant financial support. Various State to pay for the services of performers at a number of of Nevada departments also provided administrative events, to help defray educational undertakings for support, notably the Office of the Lt. Governor and various educational projects and to pay vendors and the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and suppliers for the variety of goods and services necessary its Division of Museums and History. The expenses to keep the Commission running. The Foundation also paid on behalf of the Commission by the Foundation paid for or assisted in the payment for a number of the included the costs of engaging persons as independent Sesquicentennial celebratory events including parades, contractors to work for the Commission, the costs the Battle Born Birthday Cake Celebration, The Smith incurred to pay vendors, including a website designer Center All-Star Concert, the restoration of the USS and a public relations firm, and the costs for the Nevada monument, the production of the Bronze Lincoln services of the Commission’s executive director. Relief, time capsules, refurbishment of Nevada’s historic markers and many of the other Sesquicentennial events The Foundation purchased numerous bars of and celebrations. silver for production of Sesquicentennial medallions following Coeur Mining’s initial donation of 1,000

PART III – THE NEVADA 150 FOUNDATION 21 The Planning Committee and the Commission raised more than $1,800,000 for the Sesquicentennial Celebration. Of this amount, approximately $257,000 was derived from special license plate fees for the Nevada 150 commemorative license plates and approximately $200,000 was derived from sales of the silver and copper medallions. Fees from license plate sales and continued registrations and from sales of the commemorative medallions continued after the Sesquicentennial Year concluded. The City of Las Vegas, through its Centennial Committee, made a generous grant of $100,000 to the Foundation to cover the costs of the first ever Las Vegas Nevada Day parade. In addition to these sources of revenues, a number of contributions were made to the Foundation for the Commission’s Sesquicentennial events and expenses:

NV Energy $250,000 Las Vegas Harley-Davidson (Raffle Proceeds) $197,000 Barrick Gold Mining Company $100,000 MGM Resorts Entertainment & Sports $100,000 Wells Fargo Bank / Western Mountain Marketing $100,000 Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial $100,000 Newmont Mining Corporation $50,000 Station Casinos $50,000 Wynn Resorts $50,000 Las Vegas Sands $50,000 IGT $25,000 Coeur Mining, Inc. (1,000 oz. silver bar donation) $23,000 Cash America / Super Pawn $10,000 Walmart $10,000 Sempra Energy $10,000 Governor Brian Sandoval $10,000 Atlantis Hotel Casino $5,000 Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. $2,000 Hillery Charitable Trust $1,864 Patty Cafferata $1,864 A.J. and Suzette Hicks $1,000 Lori Nelson $1,000 Kara J. Kelley $1,000 PART III PART

22 • In addition to those who donated cash, many Michelle Fox, who served as Accounting Nevadans stepped forward to offer their services Manager for the Foundation. and talents to the success the Foundation’s efforts. • Sarah Smithson, who provided volunteer These included: administrative support to the Foundation. • Nevada State Bank, which provided • The Trustees of the Foundation all of banking services to the Foundation. whom served as unpaid volunteers and donated hundreds of hours to the business The Foundation continued in existence for a period of the Foundation and the Commission. of time following conclusion of the Sesquicentennial • The law firm of McDonald Carano Year in order to pay final expenses of the Commission Wilson LLP, which provided offices and and its authorized Legacy Projects. After all such administrative support to the Foundation expenses were paid, the Foundation prepared final and, when necessary, legal services. tax reporting forms and a final financial report, and then conveyed remaining funds and Sesquicentennial • The accounting firm of VT Williams & property rights to the Nevada Cultural Affairs Foundation, Associates, CPA’s, and its partners, Roger a 501 (c)(3) organization that had supported the Williams and Rachel Fletcher, who guided State of Nevada Division of Museums and History the Foundation through its dealings with the for many years. Similarly, funds from license plate IRS and Nevada Department of Taxation. registrations and medallion sales were assigned to • Las Vegas Harley-Davidson and its the Nevada Cultural Affairs Foundation to help fund owners, Don Andress and Tim Cashman, its future endeavors and carry out the final funding who donated the customized Harley- directions of the Commission. Davidson Street Glide Motorcycle awarded by raffle and coordinated all ticket sales for the Nevada 150 motorcycle raffle.

SESQUICENTENNIAL HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT THE SMITH CENTER WITH ENTERTAINERS

PART III – THE NEVADA 150 FOUNDATION 23 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES EVENTS ACTIVITIES AND

MULTI-FAITH PRAYER SERVICE

It is said that the only thing that Nevadans love more than a good party is a series of good parties, and the Sesquicentennial Year did not disappoint.

The Commission created two categories of events: Official and Signature. Official Events were those in which community groups throughout the state sought to incorporate the sesquicentennial into one of its regular events. Signature Events were one-time events celebrated during the Sesquicentennial Year. Commissioner Rupert led the effort to approve Official and Signature Events. Governor Sandoval originally challenged the Commission to support 150 events throughout the celebratory year. As excitement increased throughout the state, more and more groups submitted applications for Official and Signature Events. By the conclusion of the celebratory year, 505 Official and Signature Events had been hosted.

The Commission also designated some of the year’s biggest parties as “Signature Events.” While some were hosted by local organizations and endorsed by the Commission, others were sponsored by the Commission itself. The Sesquicentennial Signature Events encompassed a variety of activities as diverse as Nevadans themselves. PART IV A full list of events and activities is included at the end of this report.

24 BREAKDOWN OF NEVADA 150 EVENTS BY COUNTY

Statewide and Other 3 White Pine 3

Carson City Churchhill 4 12

Washoe 27 Clark 24

Storey 3 Pershing 1 Nye 3 Mineral 2 Lyon 2 Douglas 5 Lincoln 1 Elko 4 Lander 2 Humboldt 2 Eureka 2

PART IV – EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 25 BOWERS MANSION 2014 - PIONEER PROUD PICNIC Signature Events

Endorsed Signature Events

Signature Events included art, such as the Sierra Watercolor Society’s reception for its “Battle Born Nevada Proud” exhibit, and music, such as the Las Vegas Philharmonic’s Home Means Nevada Concert, the Reno Philharmonic’s Gala and the Carson City Symphony’s Nevada. Nevada’s former first ladies participated on a panel discussion and reminisced about life in the Governor’s Mansion at “First Ladies First,” historical fashion shows were all the rage, trees were planted and the 1911 Pioneer Picnic was re-created at Bowers’ Mansion. Nevadans paused to reflect at multi-faith prayer services and then stepped up the celebrations in nearly every one of Nevada’s small towns, including Beatty, Belmont, Gardnerville, Genoa, Goldfield, Incline Village, Pahrump, Panaca, Paradise Valley, Tonopah and West Wendover.

Signature Events also featured free-admission days at state museums, a Washington, D.C. bash hosted by the Nevada State Society and attended by Nevada’s entire Congressional delegation, and special historical exhibits in Boulder City, Carson City, Dayton, Hawthorne, Henderson, Las Vegas and Reno.

PART IV Iconic annual Nevada experiences proudly bore the sesquicentennial logo as Signature Events. These included the Vegas Valley Book Festival, Sparks

26 BOWERS MANSION 1860S

Annual Hometowne Christmas Parade, National farthest distance from Nevada’s borders. In addition, Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Goldfield Days and Land these children were invited to ride in costume on the Auction, Sheep Dip, National Pony Express Re-Ride, Nevada 150 float in the 2014 Carson City parade. Jim Butler Days, Stewart Father’s Day Powwow, Nevada Humanities Chautauqua Festival, National In the fall of 2014, farms around Nevada Basque Festival and the Great Reno Balloon Race. celebrated the harvest and Nevada’s anniversary with corn mazes designed in the shape of the Nevada 150 Creative Nevadans successfully proposed other logo. These beautiful and challenging mazes were unique Signature Events to the Commission, such as enjoyed by countless Nevadans at Lattin Farms in balloon races, original theater productions and corn Churchill County, Renner Farm in Lyon County, Moapa mazes. Along with the hot air balloon festivals in Carson Valley Farms in Clark County, Lazy P in Humboldt City, Mesquite, Lovelock, Pahrump, Winnemucca, County, Andelin Family Farm in Washoe County and Elko and Reno, a sesquicentennial challenge was Corley Ranch in Douglas County. issued to the balloon racers with a state champion that was crowned during the final sesquicentennial By endorsing events that were executed by other revelry over Nevada Day weekend, 2014. organizations, the Commission was able to expand the number and frequency of Signature Events during Reno’s Sage Ridge School wrote, arranged and the Sesquicentennial Year and throughout the entire performed a comedic play about Nevada history titled state. These partnerships maximized the Commission’s “Nevada: It Ain’t Just Vegas, Baby!” After staging limited resources and, more importantly, ensured that the play at events in northern Nevada, the students all Nevadans could participate in Signature Events performed at the esteemed Fringe Festival in Scotland, no matter where they lived. the largest performing arts festival in the world. Likely, this particular Signature Event occurred the

PART IV – EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 27 VALLEY OF FIRE U.S. POSTAGE STAMP UNVEILING

Commission Hosted Signature Events

In addition to sanctioning a large number of Signature Events, the Sesquicentennial Commission proudly hosted a number of unforgettable activities. Some Signature Events were aligned with Legacy Projects, such as the strikings of the four Sesquicentennial medallions at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City on the Historic Coin Press No. 1, the formal launch for the commemorative book and the unveiling of the sesquicentennial U.S. postage stamp in Las Vegas. PART IV

28 Special Signature Events

The Commission’s first Signature Events began the Sesquicentennial Year with a statewide kick-off over the Nevada Day Weekend 2013. They included the Old Spanish Trail Marker dedication at the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Park to launch the commemoration in southern Nevada and the first medallion striking at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City to mark the commencement in northern Nevada.

In 1964, in celebration of Nevada’s 100th birthday, First Lady Bette Sawyer wielded Governor Henry Blasdel’s sword to make the first cut of the giant cake prepared for that occasion. Similarly, on March 21, 2014, First Lady Kathleen Sandoval, used a sword originally belonging to Nevada’s fifth Governor Charles Clark Stevenson, and ceremoniously cut a piece of the Sesquicentennial birthday cake. At 21 feet long, 13 feet wide, and weighing in at 1,300 pounds, this cake was a composite of pieces that took four days to bake and seven hours to assemble at Carson-Tahoe Hospital, which hosted this tasty SESQUICENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CAKE Signature Event. Volunteers Heidi Englund and Misti Gower baked this cake at the hospital and assembled it with a dedicated group of volunteers many of whom were employees within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. As it was with the 1964 centennial cake, this Battle Born Birthday Cake celebration was a popular event, and hundreds of Nevadans, including some who also partook of the 1964 cake, enjoyed this sweet celebration.

During the annual re-ride of the Pony Express, horses and their riders thundered across Nevada, following the original 1860-1861 route across the center of the state for the short-lived speedy mail service that has captured the imaginations of so many. On June 12, 2014, one of those riders slowed to accept a handful of letters from Lt. Governor Brian FIRST LADY SANDOVAL CUTTING THE SESQUICENTENNIAL Krolicki. These letters were written by Governor Brian BIRTHDAY CAKE Sandoval, Lt. Governor Krolicki, U.S. Senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller, Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei and Commissioner Hicks on behalf of the Commission, and stamped with the sesquicentennial postage stamp. The letters were slipped into the rider’s mochila (a small pouch held in place by the rider’s weight) and the horse galloped off toward St. Joseph, Missouri, home of the Pony Express Museum and the historic headquarters for the Pony Express.

PART IV – EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 29 Four Particularly Magical Events

Four extraordinary Signature Events will be remembered long after the 150th anniversary. One engaged northern Nevada; one charmed southern Nevada; one was an ode to Nevada’s heritage; and one was perhaps the only true statewide festivity.

UNION PACIFIC BATTLE BORN EXPRESS HERITAGE TRAIN

Union Pacific Battle Born Express Heritage Train

“Contemporary Nevada owes more to its railroads than to its mines,” stated historian, journalist and Nevada Hall of Fame writer Dr. James W. Hulse in his 1991 book, The Silver State. Nevada was sparsely inhabited before its first railroad, the Central Pacific, was built in 1868-1869. The transcontinental railroad’s construction brought new towns and settlements across the state. Some of those towns, such as Reno and Elko, took root and flourished. Some, such as Argenta and Humboldt, soon faded back into the desert. Some of the state’s present county seats originated as railroad towns. A network of railroad lines, such as the famous Virginia & Truckee Railroad PART IV

30 GOVERNOR SANDOVAL AND THE CREW OF THE UNION PACIFIC BATTLE BORN EXPRESS TRAIN

and the Nevada Northern Railway, connected Nevada’s The Union Pacific Battle Born Express featured residents and businesses throughout the 19th century Union Pacific’s Heritage Fleet of historic railroad cars, and well into the 20th century. Although many railroad such as the Overland diner car and the Harriman companies have come and gone, railroads remain a lounge car. Like its Central Pacific predecessor, it vibrant part of the state’s history. stopped at Nevada towns along the route, such as Wells, Elko, Battle Mountain, Winnemucca and The principal Nevada railroad in 2014 was the Lovelock. The collection of passenger dignitaries, Union Pacific. Founded in 1862, the Union Pacific especially Governor Sandoval and Lt. Governor is one of America’s largest railroads, both in terms Krolicki, enjoyed special events at each of these of track miles and traffic. The railroad maintains a stops. They were sent off in grand fashion with all the heritage fleet of passenger cars, locomotives and West Wendover elementary school children standing support equipment. In May 2012, the Division of outside and waving as the train got underway. In Elko, Museums and History began a series of conversations they stopped and joined the traditional Labor Day with regional representatives from Union Pacific, parade and in Battle Mountain, Basque dancers and exploring ways the railroad might participate in high school cheerleaders greeted them. celebrating its own heritage in support of the Nevada When the Union Pacific Battle Born Express Sesquicentennial. Over two years later, at the end of whistled to a final stop in Sparks, one of Nevada’s August 2014, Union Pacific’s heritage train, “Battle truest railroad towns, all of the participants -- on Born Express,” chugged out of West Wendover and the train and along the route -- agreed that this headed west across the Great Basin. Signature Event was a uniquely memorable experience.

PART IV – EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 31 COMMISSIONER MARTIN, PRESIDENT SNYDER, LT. GOVERNOR KROLICKI AND GOVERNOR SANDOVAL AT THE SMITH CENTER

The Smith Center’s Nevada Sesquicentennial All-Star Concert

A few short weeks later, on September 22, 2014, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas was sold out for the All-Star Concert. This auspicious event was produced by Commissioner Martin on behalf of The Smith Center and its Board of Directors, to honor Nevada’s Sesquicentennial and was accomplished with no expense to Nevada 150. That evening, after a reception in honor of visiting representatives from a large number of foreign countries, guests settled into the beautiful Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center, anticipating an exciting show.

They were not disappointed. Opened by entertainers Penn and Teller, the swift moving event showcased the amazing talent for which Las Vegas has become world-famous. Enthusiastic ovations greeted Las Vegas legends such as Jerry Lewis, Wayne Newton, Clint Holmes and the casts of Jubilee! and Cirque du Soleil. Stellar performances remembered Nevada legends who are gone but not forgotten, such as Liberace, Frank Sinatra, Elvis and Mark Twain. Waddie Mitchell recited the Sesquicentennial Poem he had penned, the Broadway in the Hood musical group energized the stage and David Wise displayed his gold medal from the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. For over two hours, dancers, singers and performers entertained a captivated audience. The Nevada pride radiating from this star-studded show found its most enthusiastic expression in the performance of the Nevada state song by Frankie Moreno and the Gilbert Magnet School choir. PART IV It was a night not soon to be forgotten.

32 THE 36TH STAR EXHIBIT POSTER

The 36th Star: Over the next four days—spanning Nevada Day Weekend 2014—the Museum welcomed more than Nevada’s Journey from 7,000 visitors to view the original Emancipation Territory to State Proclamation. In summary, the exhibition told an important In celebration of 150 years of statehood, the and often misunderstood narrative showcasing the Nevada Museum of Art honored the Battle Born state inextricable link between Nevada’s journey to statehood with a significant exhibition detailing the journey and the history of the United States Civil War. The toward October 31, 1864. The extraordinary show ambitious territory joined the Union not because comprised three full galleries and featured historic of its mineral riches, but because of its readiness treasures from the nation’s capital, including a special to stand with a President poised to change history four-day presentation of the original Emancipation for the better. In 1864, President Lincoln faced a Proclamation signed by President Abraham Lincoln. re-election bid. His future--and the future of a united nation--was uncertain. To win re-election Exclusively sponsored by the E. L. Wiegand in 1864, Lincoln needed the votes of an additional Foundation, The 36th Star exhibition honored the state. Once the historic telegram was received, the Sesquicentennial with a variety of significant objects Proclamation of Statehood was signed by President showcasing Nevada’s journey toward statehood. Lincoln on October 31, 1864, he won reelection Highlights included: the 175-page transcription on November 8, 1864 and the 13th Amendment of Nevada’s State Constitution that was sent from was passed by Congress on January 31, 1865. On Territorial Governor James Nye to Abraham Lincoln February 16, 1865, Governor Henry Blasdel sent a via telegram—the longest telegram at that time which letter to President Lincoln notifying him that Nevada cost nearly $60,000 to send (in today’s dollars); certain had ratified the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery. pages of the original Nevada State Constitution, typically held in storage at the Nevada State Library Before this journey from territory to state and Archives in Carson City; never-before-displayed could be realized, Lincoln first had to issue his pivotal Civil War-era muster rolls of the Nevada Volunteers; proclamation, the most famous and poignant in our artifacts belonging to Nevada’s first governor Henry history. On January 1, 1863, Lincoln penned the G. Blasdel and Captain Joseph Stewart, commander Emancipation Proclamation, declaring the freedom of Nevada’s Fort Churchill; a letter from the first of slaves in areas still in rebellion. This order altered Governor of Nevada Henry Blasdel to President the future of the country and began the sea change Abraham Lincoln, notifying Washington of Nevada’s toward a more tolerant United States, one that truly ratification of the 13th Amendment; as well as the embraced the notion of “one nation for all.” Once the historic Austin Flour Sack used to raise money for document had been issued, the message to territories the troops during the Civil War. seeking statehood resonated loud and clear. Nevada knew the importance of its statehood ascension The exhibition became undeniably historic and rose to the duty with honor and pride. This is Wednesday, October 29, when Governor Sandoval the battle the state was born to fight, the battle of unveiled the original Emancipation Proclamation. liberty, freedom and justice for all.

PART IV – EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 33 “NEVADA SINGS” ACROSS THE STATE OF NEVADA

Nevada Sings

Nevada’s state song, “Home Means Nevada,” was written in 1932 by Reno’s Bertha Raffetto and first performed at a summer picnic in Washoe Valley in northern Nevada. With a simple tune and memorable lyrics, the song quickly endeared itself to Nevadans. In 1933, the Nevada Legislature officially named “Home Means Nevada” as the state song.

As one of the culminating events of the Sesquicentennial Year, Governor Sandoval, Lt. Governor Krolicki and the Sesquicentennial Commission encouraged all Nevadans to stop what they were doing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014, and join in singing the state song. With video clips and photos as corroboration, Las Vegas-based Record Setter confirmed that Nevadans had set the world record: “Most People in a U.S. State to Sing their State Song at Once.” Nevadans created video or photo proof singing with co-workers, friends, family, schools and businesses at more than 500 locations and uploaded it to the Nevada 150 website. With almost 50,000 participants from every corner of the state, “Nevada Sings” was truly a statewide Signature Event. PART IV

34 Parading to a Close The official end of the Sesquicentennial Year was marked by parades in four of Nevada’s oldest and most iconic towns. All of these parades were distinguished as Signature Events. Three commissioners volunteered to spearhead Nevada 150’s involvement in each of the four communities.

NEVADA 150 PARADE FLOAT AT THE CARSON CITY DAY PARADE

December 2013, Commissioner Nelson began spearheading the effort to hold the first ever Las Vegas Nevada Day parade. She was successful in petitioning the City of Las Vegas Centennial Committee for a $100,000 grant to underwrite the cost of the parade. The city added to its generosity by donating the services of its special events administrator Esther Carter to produce the parade. Commissioner Nelson assembled a working group, including Commissioner Brown, Carter, Kelley, Veronica Meter, and Chaunsey

GOVERNOR AND MRS. SANDOVAL AT THE LAS VEGAS NEVADA DAY PARADE

PART IV – EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 35 Chau-Duong and Susan Moore of the Lt. Governor’s office, who met bi-weekly.

On October 31, 2014, the actual 150th anniversary date of Nevada statehood, a festive and colorful parade entertained thousands of Nevadans in downtown Las Vegas with giant balloons, floats, historic themes, marching bands and more than 170 entrants. Former Governors Robert List, Robert Bryan and Bob Miller and former First Lady Dema Guinn served as the parade’s Grand Marshalls. Commissioners Brown, Kirk and Martin served as parade judges.

VIRGINIA CITY NEVADA DAY PARADE PARTICIPANTS

Sesquicentennial and the community’s role in Nevada gaining its statehood. In the afternoon, a street fair was hosted on C Street with food and craft vendors along with free entertainment and a crowd pleasing performance by the Navy Band Northwest. Later in the afternoon, a special train excursion by the V & T Railroad took passengers from Virginia City to the newly refurbished Gold Hill Depot. At the historic deport a reception complete with food and hors d’oeuvres was held for the unveiling of the “Nine Cheers for the Silver State” painting. This Legacy Project painting by Nevada artist Steven Saylor celebrates the Sesquicentennial by featuring Nevada’s living Governors and current congressional members in a unique 1864 Virginia City setting. That evening the ELVIS BALLOON AT THE LAS VEGAS NEVADA DAY PARADE third Nevada Day parade of the day was held along historic C Street. The Virginia City Statehood Parade featured entries from around Nevada as well as Cox Communications broadcast the parade live Halloween costumed characters. Following the parade, and served as the official parade announcers. The the Nevada 150 Masquerade Ball was held at historic company also rebroadcast the parade throughout Pipers Opera House. The ball featured guests in an the day. array of civil war period costumes, local dignitaries in attendance, and a full line up of entertainment Also on October 31, Commissioner Newman throughout the evening. Proceeds from all of the chaired the efforts to ensure the Elko Nevada Day events held on Nevada Day in Virginia City went to parade was the most successful yet. The parade was support the Comstock Foundation for History and organized by longtime volunteers and Elko residents Culture, a non-profit entity that raises funds for the Jim and Rose Conner and sponsored by the Elko Comstock Preservation District. Knights of Columbus Council #2511. 2014 marked the 27th Annual Elko Nevada Day parade and featured Beginning in April 2014, Commissioner Laxalt an all-time record number of entrants from around assembled a team of 25 volunteers from around the the state. Led by Commissioner Newman, the Elko Reno/Carson/Gardnerville area to assist in Nevada 150 Convention and Visitors Authority sponsored a special participation in the Nevada Day Carson City parade and Nevada 150-themed float and another special entry the companion events on November 1, 2014. This for the J.M. Capriola / G.S. Garcia Sesquicentennial team worked vigorously, meeting monthly to organize a Saddle that were both crowd favorites. volunteer base and solicit sponsorships for merchandise handouts during the parade and for materials to build

PART IV Throughout the day on October 31st, a grand the float. The float used farm equipment donated celebration was held in Virginia City to honor the by Damonte Ranch and was designed after the V&T

36 SENATOR AND MRS. HELLER AT THE CARSON CITY NEVADA DAY PARADE

Railcar and featured kids from Sage Ridge School and Young Chautauqua from Reno dressed in character costumes depicting Nevada’s past.

On parade day, Saturday, November 1, 2014, the Sesquicentennial Year culminated in a cold and rainy Nevada Day Parade in Carson City. The inclement weather did not deter thousands of Nevadans from lining Carson Street to cheer the 238 entries that included floats, marching bands, vintage vehicles and horses from every corner of the state. Under the direction of Commissioner Laxalt, approximately 100 volunteers, including the float participants, arrived to help. UNR cheerleaders attended and brought enthusiasm and spirited support to the parade. Students from Bishop Manogue Catholic High School and other volunteers handed out merchandise, assisted with the float and SESQUICENTENNIAL PARADE FLOAT AT THE ELKO sold Nevada 150 merchandise, such as belt buckles, NEVADA DAY PARADE t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, historic playing cards and the Governor’s Proclamation. Special t-shirts were produced for the volunteers so they would be recognizable during the parade.

Commissioner Tyson served as one of the parade announcers and welcomed Kay Winters, who served on the Nevada Centennial Committee, as the parade’s Grand Marshal. Ms. Winters also celebrated her 94th birthday on that special day.

PART IV – EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES 37 Legacy Projects and Education

Throughout its work, the Sesquicentennial Commission maintained a simultaneous interest in both the state’s past and future. In addition to overseeing Legacy Projects and Education the exciting and interesting events that created memorable experiences during the Sesquicentennial Year, the Commission ensured that tangible projects would carry the enthusiasm for Nevada’s history far beyond the official conclusion of the Sesquicentennial Year. Under Commissioner Cafferata’s leadership, the Commission encouraged Nevadans to design projects that were then submitted for Commission approval as Legacy Projects. To that end, the Commission initiated a handful of its own significant “Legacy Projects” to commemorate Nevada’s 150th anniversary of statehood and live on in some capacity. One of these was a video titled “Spirit of Nevada” written, produced and narrated by Commission Brown and funded by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. This video was used throughout the year to promote pride in the Sesquicentennial Year. All together, these Legacy Projects continue to impact Nevada communities long after the Sesquicentennial Year ended.

The Legacy Project idea was not a new one. During the state’s celebration of 125 years of statehood in 1989, an iconic logo was designed that continues to grace some license plates and border welcome signs around the Silver State. In addition, the gala celebration of Nevada’s Centennial in 1964 launched projects that can still be found today. For example, the records of the “Early Day Families” are available to researchers at the Nevada Historical Society and in county libraries. Twenty-seven Centennial monuments and plaques, made of stone, concrete and bronze, still grace notable Nevada places, such as Virginia City in the north and El Dorado Canyon in the south, where important historical events occurred. Also produced in 1964 were an official Centennial commemorative book, a medallion and a postage stamp. A mobile museum also toured the state and the Reno Air Races began in 1964 as a Centennial event. Even the Semicentennial – the 50th anniversary in 1914—published a commemorative program that is available to all Nevadans with internet access and also at the Nevada Historical Society. Nevada has celebrated its statehood anniversary every 25 years, and each commemoration resulted in some products that continue to interest Nevadans long after the official events have ended. PART V

38 The Commission’s Legacy Projects

For Nevada’s 150th commemoration of statehood, the Sesquicentennial Commission carefully considered a number of potential projects. The members faced difficult decisions as they reviewed many worthy proposals. Ultimately, the Commission chose to focus its time and resources on the production of 10 specific Legacy Projects. These Commission-driven Legacy Projects are:

• Governor’s Proclamation • Sesquicentennial website (www. Nevada150.com) • Commemorative NV 150 license plates • Nevada historical markers refurbishment • Commemorative book • Commemorative medallions • “Valley of Fire” sesquicentennial postage stamp • “Dame Nevada”, a sesquicentennial commemorative poem • Restoration of the USS Nevada Veterans’ Memorial plaque • A new plaque at the Nevada State Veterans Memorial • Commemorative sesquicentennial Lincoln Bronze Relief donated to the Nevada State Senate • Two time capsules – one in Carson City and one in Las Vegas • J.M. Capriola / G.S. Garcia sesquicentennial saddle • A sesquicentennial tree planted on the Capitol grounds

Following are brief descriptions of some of the Commission’s Legacy Projects, noting their historical significance for the state and their continuing contribution to Nevada’s heritage.

BIRTHDAY CAKE BALLOON AT THE LAS VEGAS NEVADA DAY PARADE

PART V – LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 39 SESQUICENTENNIAL WEBSITE

Website

Early in the preparatory phase, the Planning Committee secured a web address - www.Nevada150.org – and quickly began building a website. The site served as the main hub of information for the celebration. Content was developed over time and featured significant information about the heritage and history of Nevada.

With all of the hard work from the Commission, D4 Advanced Media and the Nevada 150 staff to produce a robust website, the Commission did not want the website to vanish from the internet as soon as the Sesquicentennial Year concluded. As a result, the management of the website’s content was transferred to the Nevada Division of Museums and History, which agreed to maintain the site to ensure that Nevadans, especially teachers and students, will continue to have access to this marvelous and informative website. “Your Nevadan Story” was an especially popular feature and the stories submitted will be preserved as part of the website. Recognizing the speed at which technological changes occur, the Commission expected that the website would be a viable medium for at least five years after the

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40 Commemorative License Plates

In recent years, Nevadans have come to love specialty license plates for their vehicles, but the concept was not in vogue at the time of Nevada’s Centennial celebration in 1964. Instead, a history- minded motorist of 1964 could purchase a metal tag that was the same width and dark blue color as his or her license plate and affix it above the vehicle’s plate. Although certain identifying plates such as those for the Nevada National Guard or military LT. GOVERNOR KROLICKI AND GOVERNOR SANDOVAL ACCEPT- veterans became available in the 1970s and 1980s, ING A SILVER BAR FROM COEUR MINING no license plate was used to generate funds for a specific program until the 125th anniversary of statehood in 1989. That iconic and colorful license plate, featuring a hat-wearing Nevada man, who The Planning Committee proposed legislation could be a cowboy or miner, looking out to the future that allowed the Department of Motor Vehicles to began a popular trend of using specialty license plates exceed the statutory cap and produce a special license as a fundraising device. plate that would display Nevadans’ pride in their state and generate funding for sesquicentennial projects. That trend was hugely successful, which led Commissioners Hicks and Laxalt, with the Governor’s to a confusing plethora of vehicle license plates. In input and support, came up with the design for the 1999, the Nevada Legislature capped the number special commemorative license plate. At the bill’s of active plates and created a process to eliminate first hearing, the plate design was revealed. With a plates that do not sell in sufficient numbers and dark blue background reminiscent of the blue plates provide a queue for designed plates to become active discontinued in 1982, lettering that is embossed as unpopular plates are eliminated. and the emblem from the state flag, the plate drew immediate praise.

Assembly Bill 24 was passed enthusiastically and unanimously in both houses and signed into law by Governor Sandoval. The plates became available for purchase on July 25, 2013, and were issued through December 31, 2016. The plates are renewable allowing a Nevada motorist to proudly sport the Sesquicentennial license plate for many years to come. By October 2014, nearly 11,000 plates had been sold, making it the third most popular specialty license plate in Nevada history. COMMISSION CHAIRMAN KROLICKI UNVEILING THE COMMEMORATIVE LICENSE PLATE

PART V – LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 41 150 YEARS IN THE SILVER STATE - THE SESQUICENTENNIAL THE GARCES EXPEDITION HISTORICAL MARKER COMMEMORATIVE BOOK Nevada Historical Markers Commemorative Book

In 1967, the Nevada Legislature authorized In late 2013, the Planning Committee authorized a program to place historical markers at significant Stephens Press of Las Vegas to publish a premium points along Nevada’s public highways throughout hardcover book to commemorate the anniversary. the state. The large markers consist of a blue metal Featuring many of the state’s best writers and mesh in the shape of the state with a silver plaque photographers, this coffee table-style book, titled that contains the text explaining the historic site in Nevada: 150 Years in the Silver State, offered original question. articles that remembered Nevada’s past, reported its present and pondered its future beyond 2014. The Since the program began, more than 260 book’s 296 pages included fabulous photographs markers have been installed, but many of them from every county and every corner of Nevada. have suffered the ravages of time. In addition, some of the language used in the markers’ original text Edited by Geoff Schumacher, Nevada: 150 was either no longer current or factually correct. In Years in the Silver State made its debut at the Clark 2012, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) County Library on June 12, 2014. This Signature undertook the immense task of creating a program to Event featured a panel by a handful of the book’s update the text of the existing markers. In addition, 70+ authors, including Commissioner Cafferata, potential sites for new markers were identified, but Scott Dickensheets, Dayvid Figler and Dr. Michael implementation was curtailed by state budget cuts. Green. Stephens Press produced the book at its own cost and contributed a portion of the proceeds The Commission determined that this important to the Foundation. program required its attention and, to the extent it was able, funding. During its final meeting, the Commission earmarked up to $165,000 of Foundation funds toward this program. PART V

42 Commemorative introduced, proud Nevadans joined with Governor Sandoval and Lt. Governor Krolicki to watch the Medallions production of the fi rst copy of each medallion on historic Coin Press No. 1. The silver used in the When Nevada became a state, its booming medallions was pure Nevada silver from the Coeur silver mines were the envy of the world. In the 150 Rochester mine in Pershing County, thanks to Coeur years since, mining remained an important part of Mining, a generous sponsor of the Sesquicentennial. the state’s culture and the production of minerals a Special thanks also go to Peter Barton, administrator signifi cant part of its economy. for the Divisions of Museum and History, Robert A. Nylen, the senior curator of history and manager of To be close to the source of precious metals, the coin press program, and volunteer and chief coiner the United States Mint opened a branch in Carson Ken Hopple who oversaw and patiently pressed each City in 1870. The mint operated steadily until 1885 commemorative silver medallion, one-at-a-time on and then sporadically until it was closed in 1893. The Coin Press No. 1. The Commission declared each of State of Nevada acquired the building in 1939 to be these four striking events as Signature Events of the used as a museum, the current site of the Nevada Sesquicentennial Year and thanked Wells Fargo as State Museum in Carson City. the offi cial sponsor of the medallion program.

After the mint closed, its original press traveled All four of the medallions displayed the around a bit, but was returned to its home in 1958. Sesquicentennial logo on one side. The fi rst design Coin Press No. 1 is now the crown jewel of the Nevada boasted the state seal on the other side. The second State Museum in Carson City and may be one of the design displayed a bearded miner with a pickaxe. The last operating presses of its kind in the country. The third design featured three iconic Nevada tourism venerable old machine still produces commemorative symbols -- the Reno Arch, the Welcome to Fabulous coins 144 years after it struck its fi rst Seated Liberty Las Vegas sign and Wendover Will -- and was chosen Dollar bearing the now-coveted “CC” mark. In 1976, by elementary school students around the state. it produced medallions in gold, silver, copper and The fourth design, which was selected by Nevadans bronze to commemorate the nation’s bicentennial. voting on the Nevada 150 website, honored the Great In 2014, it produced the silver medallions of the Basin National Park, the only national park wholly four different designs to commemorate Nevada’s contained within the state’s borders. Sesquicentennial. As each of the four medallions was

PART V – LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 43 Valley of Fire U.S. Postage Stamp

One of the initiatives of the United States Postal Services (USPS) is to honor significant milestones of statehood with a commemorative postage stamp. Through the help of USPS Governor James Bilbray and Nevada’s Congressional delegation the commemorative stamp was unveiled at a celebratory press conference and Signature Event at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on May 29, 2014. The stamp image was created by Reno artist Ron Spears and featured Nevada’s first state park, the Valley of Fire near Las Vegas. Mr. Spears produced the initial sketches during sunrise in the park’s Fire Canyon. As a “forever” stamp, Nevada’s postage stamp will continue to deliver first-class mail to which it is affixed even if the price of stamps changes in the future. CAPTIONDAME NEVADA AUTHOR AND POET WADDIE MITCHELL

VALLEY OF FIRE U.S. POSTAGE STAMP POSTER “Dame Nevada” Commemorative Poem

In addition to Nevada’s 150th anniversary of statehood, 2014 marked a number of additional and important anniversaries. In Elko in January 2014, the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering (the “Gathering”) celebrated 30 years of focusing attention on quintessentially western U.S. arts and culture. It was deemed a Signature Event.

Begun in 1985 to remember and share the poetry and music of the Great Basin cowboy, the Gathering has morphed into an internationally popular, week-long festival of buckaroo culture that jam-packs one of Nevada’s oldest towns during one of the coldest months of the year.

For many international observers, Nevada native and the talented poet who wrote “Dame Nevada,” Waddie Mitchell is the face and voice of cowboy poetry. Involved in the Gathering from the beginning, Mitchell often left his home rangelands of Elko County to recite cowboy poetry on national television, including Johnny Carson’s The Tonight Show, and at storytelling festivals around the country. PART V

44 He had also been commissioned to write poems for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, the Super Bowl and many other significant events. USS NEVADA MEMORIAL MEMENTO’S

With his trademark buckaroo hat, handlebar moustache and western drawl, Waddie Mitchell was the obvious choice to be designated the Official Re-Dedication of the Sesquicentennial Poet. Commissioned by the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs to write an USS Nevada Memorial official poem about Nevada’s 150th anniversary, Mitchell first performed “Dame Nevada,” the Sesquicentennial On July 11, 1914, Eleanor Ann Siebert, the poem, at the Gathering in January 2014. During 10-year-old niece of Nevada Governor Tasker the Sesquicentennial Year, the poem was a highlight Oddie, christened the battleship USS Nevada as it of a number of Official and Signature Events, most was launched for the first time. notably the Nevada Sesquicentennial All-Star Concert in September 2014. One hundred years later, on July 11, 2014, a ceremony was held at the Capitol Building in Carson Also featured on the home page of City to remember and commemorate the battleship Nevada150.org, “Dame Nevada” speaks to the that had a memorable role at Pearl Harbor, at the timeless lure of the state’s wide-open spaces and D-Day landings in Normandy, in the South Pacific the determined people who have made their homes during World War II and in post-war atomic weapons in this unique place for far longer than 150 years. testing. Although the battleship has been in the Echoing the pride Nevadans have in their state, “Dame depths of the Pacific Ocean southwest of Hawaii Nevada” will hold an enduring place in Nevada’s since July 1948, the state’s pride in the battleship’s literary pantheon. distinguished service has not diminished.

The original memorial is a replica of the USS Nevada memorial at Hospital Point at Pearl Harbor, which commemorated the USS Nevada’s status as the only American battleship to get underway at Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attacks on December 7, 1941. Students at Vaughn Middle School in Reno generated the original memorial in 1991, but over the years, its descriptive plaque had become unreadable due to weathering. Many of those same students, now grown, came together to provide a replacement. The new plaque, paid for with funds raised for Sesquicentennial celebrations, identifies those who died on the USS Nevada on that fateful day in December 1941, those who received medals for their service on the USS Nevada on that day, and identifies the ship’s many commendations. With the new plaque, the refurbished memorial is a continuing COOKIES FROM THE RE-DEDICATION OF THE reminder of Nevada’s proud military service. USS NEVADA MEMORIAL

PART V – LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 45 Sesquicentennial Lincoln Bronze Relief

All Nevadans know the importance of President Abraham Lincoln to the state’s history. During the depths of the great Civil War he laid the groundwork and took the final action to enable Nevada to become a state on October 31, 1864, and, in the process, established that as a date of commemoration and remembrance for the next 150 years and more.

In honor of the President who created our state, the Commission decided to commission the design and casting of a bronze relief plaque to be displayed in a suitable public venue for all Nevadans to enjoy.

NEVADA STATE VETERANS MEMORIAL After considering a number of bids, the Commission chose highly-regarded sculptor Benjamin Victor to execute the project. Mr. Victor is the artist who produced the Sarah Winnemucca sculptures that grace both the U.S. Capitol Building and the Nevada New Plaque at State Capitol Building. Mr. Victor also sculpted the Helen Stewart monument that is displayed at the Nevada State Old Mormon Fort in Las Vegas. Veterans Memorial The plaque’s design is modeled This sandstone monument, created by Las after Charles Vegas artist Lil Mitchell in 1992, and located behind Calverley’s Lincoln the Nevada State Capitol Building in Carson City, was profile medallion, dedicated to all the Nevada men and women who served which he cast in in defense of our country since statehood in 1864. With 1898 based on a the assistance of former State Senator Ernie Adler, version he designed former Nevada Department of Transportation Director 30 years earlier. Tom Stephens and Director of Military and Veterans Calverley was a Policy for Governor Sandoval Caleb Cage a new plaque famous sculptor was dedicated at the monument. The new plaque, who produced a LINCOLN BRONZE RELIEF AND paid for with funds from the Nevada Sesquicentennial number of treasured SCULPTOR BENJAMIN VICTOR Commission, describes the unique symbolic features works of prominent of the monument and their relationship with Nevada Americans. His work military history. The Commission unveiled the new is collected by nationally important museums, and plaque at its final meeting in December 2014. his bust of Senator Lafayette Foster is displayed in the U.S. Capitol. In 1909, Calverley’s Lincoln bust influenced the design of the then-new Lincoln penny.

The bronze relief is circular and four feet in diameter. The work was completed after the Sesquicentennial Year ended and unveiled at the Nevada State Senate Chamber on February 12, 2015 – Lincoln’s birthday. It was presented to the Senate leaders by Lt. Governor Krolicki and Bud Hicks, the Foundation president. PART V PART V

46 CONTENTS FOR THE TIME CAPSULES

Time Capsules

On June 9, 1870, the cornerstone of Nevada’s beloved State Capitol building was officially laid and the beautiful Capital Plaza in Carson City, the flag dedicated. Included in that cornerstone is a brass box poles and the time capsule, appropriately marked, that contains mementoes and emblems that represent are visual reminders to all Nevadans of the state’s and reflect Nevada’s earliest years. That box is one rich heritage and promising future. The Las Vegas of the first time capsules in the state. capsule was buried at the Springs Preserve near the Nevada State Museum in Las Vegas on a beautiful In the many years since, time capsules have walkway linking the two facilities. been deposited all over Nevada and for a variety of reasons. On occasion, time capsules have been The Sesquicentennial time capsules hold a opened much to the delight of Nevadans who are number of items chosen by Governor Sandoval offered a glimpse into an earlier time. and members of the Sesquicentennial Commission. These items included, among many others, digitized The Sesquicentennial Commission determined copies of “Nevada Stories” and “Home Means that an appropriate Legacy Project would be Nevada”; a Sesquicentennial postage stamp and to deposit symbols and representations of the book; newspapers published on October 31, 2014; Sesquicentennial Commemoration into two time the four Sesquicentennial copper medallions; a letter capsules, one buried in Carson City and the other from Governor Sandoval to the Nevada Governor buried in Las Vegas. Commission members and staff of 2064; a letter from Lt. Governor Krolicki to his worked with a professional time capsule developer children; and numerous other mementos from the to obtain a suitable vessel to hold the designated celebration and the year 2014. items. On December 15, 2014 the first capsule was filled with many artifacts from the Sesquicentennial The Commission expects the time capsules Year by Governor Sandoval, Lt. Governor Krolicki and will be unearthed and enjoyed by Nevadans 50 years Commissioners. The site chosen for this time capsule into the future when the State celebrates its 200th is across from the base of the flag poles in front of anniversary. the Capitol building, which were a legacy project of the 125th Anniversary Commission. Located on

PART V – LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 47 GOVERNOR SANDOVAL PRESENTING THE GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION TO LT. GOVERNOR KROLICKI

Governor’s Proclamation

Nevada’s Governors traditionally issue proclamations for ceremonial reasons including the commemoration of noteworthy anniversaries. Those fortunate enough to govern Nevada during a significant anniversary of statehood have typically proclaimed some aspect of that important event. Governor Brian Sandoval continued that historic tradition with the release of a beautiful proclamation that echoed the themes of pride and optimism in his 2011 Inaugural address where he first introduced the idea of enthusiastically celebrating the state’s 150th anniversary.

Governor Sandoval read excerpts of his proclamation at the All-Star Concert at The Smith Center in Las Vegas on September 22, 2014. Each person who attended that marvelous concert received a paper copy of those stirring words, and framed copies of the proclamation have been awarded in special situations. They are sure to become collectors’ items in the years to come. PART V

48 SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION AND GOVERNOR SANDOVAL WITH THE GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION: RANDY SNOW, DON NEWMAN, LORI NELSON, MYRON MARTIN, GOVERNOR SANDOVAL, PATTY CAFFERATA, LT. GOVERNOR KROLICKI, BOB BROWN, NEENA LAXALT, BUD HICKS, SHERRY RUPERT, AND ANDY KIRK

49 1964 CENTENNIAL INDIAN PRINCESSES

Endorsed Legacy Projects

In addition to projects that were commissioned directly by the Commission, Nevadans were encouraged to propose their own projects and submit them for designation as Legacy Projects. PART V

50 HOT AIR BALLOON TROPHY WINNERS

The criteria for designation as suggested by These Legacy Projects were as diverse as the Planning Committee included: Nevadan’s imaginations. They included books, artwork, saddles, music and a history-minded app • Accurate portrayal of a significant for smart phones and tablets. Projects focused aspect of Nevada history on the contributions of various Nevadans, both • Accessible to a large number of visitors or users individually and in specific groups, and added to the beauty of historically significant structures. They • Production of a product that will live on consisted of time capsules and memorial markers. after 2014 Sesquicentennial Legacy Projects commemorated a • Reflection of an enthusiasm for the variety of remarkable diversity of Nevada’s historical experiences and diversity in Nevada’s history and heritage in intriguing and varied ways. For many years to come, they will continue to provide important • Expression of a sense of pride information about Nevada’s history and heritage. in Nevada and Nevadans • Explanation of the educational value of As the Sesquicentennial Year came to an end, the project and description of plans to the Commission’s staff was planning a comprehensive reach out to teachers and students exhibit that will feature many samples of the Sesquicentennial Year’s Legacy Projects. The exhibit Many exciting projects met the requirements was first installed in the Legislative Building to be and were designated as Legacy Projects. They were enjoyed during the first few weeks of the 2015 proudly displayed on the Sesquicentennial website session of the Nevada Legislature. It was then and utilized the Nevada 150 logo in related materials. repurposed and moved to the Grant Sawyer State Some of these projects did double duty by serving Office Building in Las Vegas where southern Nevadan’s as fundraisers for local history organizations and, as were able to enjoy and visit this exhibit. The exhibit such, expanded the reach of these Legacy Projects then travelled to Elko and was on display at the by underwriting the costs of future history-minded Northeastern Nevada Museum for the enjoyment projects and events. of eastern Nevadans. The exhibit eventually found its permanent home in “Battle Born Hall” in the old Senate Chambers in the State Capitol building where people will be able to visit and learn about the Sesquicentennial for years to come and see the fascinating variety of the Sesquicentennial Year.

PART V – LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 51 GOVERNOR SANDOVAL, “HELEN STEWART”, “PRESIDENT LINCOLN” AND LT. GOVERNOR KROLICKI Endorsed Legacy Books

Battle Mountain History Book

The central Nevada town of Battle Mountain began as a railroad station in 1869 and developed quickly as both an important supply center for surrounding mining camps and ranches and a hospitable rest stop for travelers crossing Nevada by the transcontinental railroad and U.S. Highway 40. Nearly as old as Nevada itself, Battle Mountain remains a vital mining and ranching hub and continues to welcome adventurous visitors. The town’s rich history is the subject of a book published by the Lander County Historical Society and Museum in the summer of 2014. Enthusiastically supported by the community, generously underwritten by local businesses, and authored by Nevada historian Dana Bennett, this book is the first to focus directly on the town and will feature previously-unpublished photographs and maps. For more information, please contact the Battle Mountain Cookhouse Museum. PART V

52 Nevada EMS A History of Emergency Medical Services in Nevada

This book is dedicated to my history of Emergency Medical Service in Nevada. It has been developed by interviewing in person and by phone more than 150 people across the Silver State. The interviews have been videotaped, usually, and have had contemporaneous 150 Years of notes made by the author and then edited and put into story form. This is the history of EMS in Nevada as told Nevada Medicine: by the people who lived it and was written by Elwood L Schmidt, MD with photography by John Kasinger. Nevada’s Men and For additional information or to purchase a copy of Women Healers the book please visit www.nevadaemshistory.com.

This book will tell the stories of the men and women who have contributed to Nevada’s unique culture by delivering healthcare to its citizens for Christmas in Nevada over one hundred and fifty years. These stories and histories of little known women and men who The delightful and touching stories in Christmas have developed Nevada’s Healthcare system and in Nevada tell how Nevadans have celebrated the have made important contributions should not be holiday, from 1858 to the present day. Some are told forgotten or lost in history. Retelling their stories by well-known Nevadans, such as Robert Laxalt, and will help Nevada citizens realize their relatives, former governors Bob List and Richard Bryan, but neighbors, and acquaintances have a history to be much more of the book shows ordinary Nevadans remembered. These citizens have stepped forward celebrating in diverse ways the wonders of the season. and called attention to contributions, which have The range of the state’s ethnic and immigrant heritage contributed to Nevada’s history. The subjects of is showcased by stories of Basque, Mexican American, the book are grouped into eleven chapters: Medical Native American, and African American celebrations, Education, Medical Disciplines, Hospitals, Frontier along with traditions of Italian, German, Danish, and Military Medicine, Native American Medicine, Serbian origin. Some of the more unusual accounts Chinese Medicine, Diseases, The Hood Dynasty, include the story of three miners trapped underground Nineteenth-Century Doctors, Twentieth-Century for forty-five days during the Christmas season, Doctors, and Unusual. For additional information Tonopah’s “Nevergreen” tree, and Reno’s Santa Pub please contact Dr. Anton Sohn at 775-741-5583 Crawl with thousands of or [email protected]. costumed revelers. Through extensive research and personal interviews, Patricia D. Cafferata has created a heartwarming collection of stories, guaranteed to be treasured. To order a copy of “Christmas in Nevada” please visit www. unpress.nevada.edu or call 800-621-2736.

PART V – LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 53 “MARK TWAIN” WITH RENO PHILHARMONIC MEMBERS AT THE GLENDALE SCHOOL Education

The Planning Committee members determined that education was a vital component of the celebration. The Planning Committee had two linked education goals. First, the Committee wanted to provide perspective and context surrounding Nevada’s admission to the Union and the meaning behind the celebration. Second, the Planning Committee felt that the Sesquicentennial offered a tremendous opportunity to provide history and heritage educational engagement for students, educators and life-long learners. Therefore, every event and every Legacy Project included some sort of educational component, through the leadership of Commissioner Kirk with support from Nevada’s Department of Education. PART V

54 Commissioner Kirk worked with educational working groups to develop and address the needs for educators and students across the state. The groups identified a number of education-related events and projects specifically for the Sesquicentennial, including:

• National History Day in Nevada • Nevada Reads literacy initiative • Teaching with Historic Places • Preserve Nevada’s 150 Most Endangered Places • Nevada 150 website/resource collection for teachers, students and parents All of these projects featured Nevada’s rich history in the greater context of United States history. Dr. Kirk oversaw the use of graduate student interns from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to MCAVOY LAYNE AS “MARK TWAIN” WITH STUDENTS supplement his efforts. The Nevada Reads literacy initiative was led by the Nevada Department of Education, which also included the National History Day in Nevada program. In particular, the Nevada Reads literacy initiative merged nicely with the Commission’s plan to spotlight and sponsor specific schools and their special sesquicentennial projects. Teaching with Historic Places, with support from the National Park Service, created lesson plans that focused on historically significant locations across Nevada. All of these efforts were legacy projects expected to impact Nevada students well into the future. The projects’ creation of a large collection of books, documents, photographs, lesson plans, websites and more can be used in schools to teach about the rich history of Nevada in the years to come. Moreover, these efforts built bridges between educators working in the university system and K-12 teachers toward future cooperation on history education in the state. GOVERNOR SANDOVAL WITH STUDENTS

PART V – LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 55 National History Day in Nevada

Nevada celebrated National History Day on April 26, 2014. An annual event, National History Day is a way for students from grades 6 to 12 to engage and discover the histories of their home states and communities. Students observe the day by studying historical topics relating to their heritage and how it impacts their lives.

STUDENTS CELEBRATING NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

of young Nevada students. The book that he chose to read, “The Gullywasher” by Joyce Rossi, was a quality piece of children’s literature written by a Nevada author. In just one quick visit, Superintendent Erquiaga was able to celebrate the love of reading NATIONAL HISTORY DAY PRESENTATION and the art of writing with a classroom full of young learners by modeling these cornerstones of literacy.

Nevada Reads replicated Superintendent Erquiaga’s inaugural experience. Literacy advocates Nevada Reads continued to expand students’ love of literacy in honor of Nevada’s first 150 years by reading pieces Literacy Initiative from a number of famous Nevada authors. Advocates included members of the Governor’s office and cabinet The Nevada Reads Literacy Initiative (Nevada and other community leaders. The Commission Reads) was started to encourage Nevada’s school joined with the Nevada Department of Education to children to appreciate the wonders of the written word fulfill the vision of Nevada Reads and reached every by sending out literacy leaders across the state with school district in the state. Over the week of Nevada the goal of reaching 150 targeted Nevada schools. Day 2014, Nevada Reads concluded its year-long Nevada Reads was a collaborative effort aimed at celebration of literacy in schools. On October 28th, weaving together elements of Nevada’s past with Governor Sandoval read to students in Reno at Mount elements of Nevada’s present. Rose K-8 School of Languages, among the oldest operating schools in Nevada. The project began on October 31, 2013. On that day, Nevada’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Dale Erquiaga made a special visit to Mark Twain Elementary School in Carson City. He read aloud a

piecePART V of children’s literature to an energetic group

56 NEVADA STATE FIREMEN’S MUSEUM

Teaching with Historic Places

In coordination with the National Park Service, Teaching with Historic Places used historic sites listed in the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places to enhance teaching of history, social studies, geography, civics and other subjects for students. The program created a variety of lesson plans, programs and activities that helped teachers bring historic places into the classroom. Future students may also visit these historic Nevada sites as part of engaged learning programs. Citizens or community members can also access these materials to aid efforts in heritage tourism across the state.

PART V – LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 57 TRAIN AT SPRINGS PRESERVE

Preserve Nevada

Preserve Nevada, a non-profit organization with the goal of maintaining Nevada’s historical, cultural and architectural heritage, created a program to highlight and promote places of historical significance to Nevada. The centerpiece of Preserve Nevada’s organizational structure was its partnership with the UNLV Public History Program. Under Commissioner Kirk’s direction, the partnership provided a unique opportunity for UNLV students to work directly with preservationists, community leaders and scholars to preserve Nevada’s history and create a network of shared interests throughout the geographically vast and culturally diverse state.

Using the model of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Preserve Nevada released its biannual list of Most Endangered Places in Nevada. Selecting 150 locations with special cultural, historical and archeological meaning, Preserve Nevada identified places across the state most in need of saving from various threats along with outstanding examples of places successfully preserved. Each site was identified as a preservation success, loss or endangered location. After soliciting advice from individuals, organizations and agencies throughout the state and collecting information concerning the many threatened and saved sites, the Board of Directors of Preserve Nevada picked sites deemed most warranted. Some of these sites were featured on the Nevada 150 historic playing cards produced by SHPO and widely circulated during the Sesquicentennial Year. PART V

58 NEVADA’S FORMER FIRST LADIES DAWN GIBBONS, KATHY LIST, SANDY MILLER, DEMA GUINN AND BONNIE BRYAN

Arts and Cultural Programming

Nevada has a unique and diverse culture and history. The Silver State boasts outstanding natural beauty, a wide variety of year-round cultural activities, unique cities and towns to explore, vibrant museums and art galleries of all sizes and a people with a distinctive “Battle Born” spirit. Commissioner Martin oversaw the Commission’s arts and culture initiatives. To honor the Sesquicentennial, cultural institutions, government agencies, community groups and individual artists from across the Silver State developed diverse programming that highlighted the distinctive arts and culture of Nevada. Throughout the Sesquicentennial Year museums across Nevada created special exhibits that highlighted the unique and fascinating history of Nevada and its people. Individual artists and performing art groups developed original songs, radio programs, poems, films, paintings, plays, crafts, stories and works of art to celebrate Nevada. All of these arts and cultural programs authentically represented the rich heritage of the Silver State. Many participating institutions, agencies, community groups WATERCOLOR OF THE NEVADA STATE CAPITOL BUILDING and individual artists were provided with Nevada 150 promotional items and materials free of charge by the Commission. These items were displayed and shared with the public at cultural gatherings throughout the year. The arts and cultural programming for the Sesquicentennial Celebration was also promoted and highlighted on the Nevada 150 website and through social media platforms.

PART V – LEGACY PROJECTS AND EDUCATION 59 The Sesquicentennial Commission enjoyed rich and rewarding partnerships with federal, state and local agencies throughout Nevada. Following are brief summaries of these relationships and their exciting and varied projects and events. NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 150 NEVADA NevadA 150 PARTNERS Federal Partners

Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management & Park Service

The Nevada State Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) created a special statewide committee amongst its staff to help coordinate and plan the agency’s participation in the Sesquicentennial Celebration. This committee, comprised of representatives from each of the BLM field offices around Nevada, supported the celebration by creating a special 2014 sesquicentennial calendar and a children’s book about Nevada’s outdoors. The BLM also painted the Nevada 150 logo on BLM fire trucks and held a statewide geocaching contest where winners were awarded Nevada 150 commemorative copper medallions. The Bureau hosted, for the first time, special Artist-in-Residency programs at the Red Rock National Conservation Area in southern Nevada and the Black Rock National Conservation Area in northern Nevada. The artwork created by the artists in these programs was featured at art exhibitions around the state. PART VI

60 NAVAL OFFICERS AT THE RE-DEDICATION OF THE USS NEVADA

Department of Defense - Department of the Navy

The Department of the Navy helped support the Sesquicentennial Celebration by participating in the USS Nevada Memorial celebration and Nevada Day 2014 festivities. Chief of the Boat, USS Nevada (SSBN 733) (Blue) David Stephenson and Sailor of the Year MM1(SS) Keith Kaiser Torpedo Division LPO USS NEVADA (SSBN 733) (Blue) represented the Navy and participated in the celebration to mark the centennial of launch for the USS Nevada Battleship at the Capitol in Carson City. The Navy Band Northwest marched and performed in both the Virginia City and Carson City Nevada Day Parades. This highly polished military music organization has an outstanding reputation throughout the country and serves to heighten esprit-de-corps throughout the military community, promote patriotism and increase public awareness of the Navy’s mission. Crowds at both parades thoroughly enjoyed the performances of the Navy Band Northwest. The Naval Air Station Fallon provided a spectacular flyover by two military jets that marked the official start to the 2014 Nevada Day Parade in Carson City.

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PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 61 National Archives and Records Administration

The Nevada Museum of Art’s exhibit titled “The GOVERNOR SANDOVAL OPENING THE 36TH STAR EXHIBIT 36th Star” would not have been as extraordinary without the support of the National Archives and Records Administration which lent the nation’s Emancipation Proclamation for public viewing as part United States of the exhibit. The National Archives only allowed the rare, priceless document to be exposed to light Postal Service a limited number of hours each year. The document was not regularly on display in Washington, D.C., The United States Postal Service (USPS) and travel conditions were restricted to preserve the celebrated Nevada’s Sesquicentennial by issuing a document’s integrity. Until this 2014 viewing, the commemorative stamp showcasing one of the state’s Emancipation Proclamation had not been displayed most beautiful landscapes. The stamp art captured by in Nevada since 1948. Reno, Nevada artist Ron Spears depicts a close-up view of Fire Canyon in the Valley of Fire State Park in Southern Nevada. The Nevada Statehood stamp was issued as a forever stamp and was available at post offices across the Nation. USPS Board of Governor’s United States Vice Chair James Bilbray and Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe joined federal, state and local officials Department of for the issuance of the stamp at a special unveiling ceremony at The Smith Center for the Performing Agriculture – Natural Arts in Las Vegas in May 2014. Resource Conservation

Service & the LATTIN FARM SESQUICENTENNIAL MAZE Forest Service

The Nevada state office of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Carson City provided the Commission and staff with outreach support. Staff from the USDA helped spread the word about the celebration through their rural partners across Nevada. In the fall of 2014, the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) produced aerial video of the Nevada 150 corn maze at the Andelin Family Farm in Sparks. The NRCS promoted the video of this unique corn maze on its website and generously shared the video with the Commission. The Forest Service participated by supporting the “Finding Fremont” exhibit in partnership with the Division of Museums. PART VI

62 MRS. BLADSEL CUTTING THE CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY CAKE Nevada State Agencies

Department of Administration

In an ongoing effort to promote a healthy citizenry, Governor Sandoval, Nevada Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tracey Green and the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) held a Nevada 150 Wellness Challenge. The challenge was open to all state employees and was held from September 1 to October 31, 2014. The goal of the challenge was for each participant to log 150,000 steps per month (approximately 5,000 steps each day) using a Fitbit device. Every member who logged more than 300,000 steps during the period received a “Governor’s Certificate of Fitness” and the 150 members who logged the most number of steps over the period received special prizes.

The Nevada State Library & Archives, a division of the department, provided the Planning Committee and the Commission with research services throughout the celebration. The staff at the State Library provided historical information about the Nevada Centennial Celebration in 1964 and houses the Commission’s documents.

Throughout the Sesquicentennial Year the Buildings and Grounds Division provided the Commission and staff with logistical and technical support for staging events and dedicating legacy projects on state property. They also embraced the time capsule projects and built the vessels that housed the capsules and prepared the burial sites.

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 63 LADIES IN A SESQUICENTENNIAL CORN MAZE

Department of Agriculture

Since 2004, the Department of Agriculture has hosted the Nevada Centennial Awards program. This special program recognizes Nevada agricultural families who have owned and operated on the same land for 100 years or more. The Department of Agriculture provided the Commission with historical content about the program. Seventeen stories about these historical Nevada agriculture families were posted on the Commission’s Nevadan Stories blog website page.

Department of Business & Industry

Throughout the Sesquicentennial Year the Department of Business & Industry distributed Nevada 150 lapel pins at business conferences and offices. In September 2014, the Department hosted the 3rd Annual Governor’s Conference on Small Business in Las Vegas. This official event featured six concurrent panel discussions, information booths of more than 100 organizations and service providers and a luncheon featuring a keynote address by Governor Sandoval. DUTCH OVEN COOK-OFF JUDGES PART VI

64 CATHEDRAL GORGE STATE PARK

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Nevada State Parks (NSP) celebrated the Silver State’s Sesquicentennial with Signature and The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Official Events held throughout the park system. To created a deck of commemorative heritage playing help kick-off the Sesquicentennial Celebration, NSP cards to highlight some of Nevada’s spectacular cultural hosted an unveiling ceremony for the first restored and natural resources. The images were chosen by a Old Spanish Trail Marker, a Legacy Project, at the broad coalition of partners, including the Governor’s Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Park in Las Vegas. Office, Lieutenant Governor’s Office, state departments The ceremony was attended by Governor Sandoval, and agencies such as the Department of Tourism Lt. Governor Krolicki, Commission members and and Cultural Affairs, and the divisions of Nevada many other state and local officials and started the Natural Heritage and State Parks, federal resource Sesquicentennial Celebration where “Las Vegas agencies and preservation organizations across the began.” On June 14, 2014, NSP hosted a special state such as Preserve Nevada. The back side of the “Discover Nevada State Parks” day at all 23 of its cards displayed the Nevada 150 logo. The playing card state parks and park visitors received free day-use decks, funded through a federal grant, were divided admission and free fishing. In addition, the first 150 for distribution among the partner organizations vehicles that entered at each park that day received involved in the cards’ creation. In honor of National a free deck of commemorative Nevada heritage Historic Preservation Month, SHPO staff created and playing cards. Throughout the Sesquicentennial unveiled a replica of the Governor’s Mansion made out Year, NSP hosted Dutch oven cooking competitions of the playing cards, which was part of the permanent at state parks throughout Nevada. Nevadans and exhibit. The Commission procured a second printing non-residents alike competed in teams or individually of the playing cards and shared them with guests at for their best Dutch oven cooking creation in five The Smith Center All Star Concert and sold them at categories: bread, dessert, main dish/meat, side the Nevada Day parades in Las Vegas and Carson dish/vegetable and the special category of “1860s” City. They were also distributed as special gifts from to commemorate Nevada’s 150th anniversary. The Nevada during economic development and tourism Dutch Oven Cook-off statewide finale was held at missions to China. Cathedral Gorge State Park on September 20, 2014.

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 65 MARY BYINGTON AND GOVERNOR SANDOVAL AT THE SESQUICENTENNIAL FAIR

Department of Corrections

Silver State Industries (SSI), a self-supporting industrial program within the State of Nevada’s Department of Corrections served as the official wholesaler for all Nevada 150 merchandise. Throughout the Sesquicentennial Year staff from SSI created and sold a wide variety of Nevada 150 merchandise at Official and Signature Events throughout Nevada. SSI also served as the exclusive wholesaler of merchandise to all of the official Nevada 150 vendors around the state. Proceeds from the sale of Nevada 150 merchandise went to the Foundation to support the PARTICIPANTS OF THE STEWART FATHER’S DAY POWWOW celebration and back into the SSI program.

Nevada Indian In October 2014, Commissioner Rupert and the NIC held a special reception, a designated Signature Commission Event, in Carson City to honor the 22 Indian Princesses from the 1964 Nevada Centennial Celebration. The Under Commissioner Rupert’s leadership, Centennial Indian Princesses, including the winner the Nevada Indian Commission (NIC) assisted the Aloha Callac-Jones, were also featured on the NIC’s Commission and its staff with outreach to the 27 float in the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City. The federally-recognized tribes across Nevada. The Indian Commission worked with the Nevada Day NIC staff traveled throughout the state during the Parade Committee to coordinate an American Indian Sesquicentennial Year to provide tribal leaders with Division for this historic parade. information about the celebration and actively sought tribes’ participation in the celebration. In June 2014, The NIC also hosted the annual American Indian the NIC themed its annual Stewart Father’s Day Powwow Achievement Awards Banquet and Silent Auction, for the Sesquicentennial. This three-day event in an Official Event of the Sesquicentennial, at the Carson City honored and benefited the Stewart Indian Governor’s Mansion and honored four Nevadans School and featured numerous American Indian arts for their contributions to Nevada’s American Indian vendors, drummers, dancers, alumni and visitors communities: Aletha Tom, American Indian Community from throughout Nevada and surrounding states. Leader of the Year; Paula Smith, American Indian In honor of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, a special Youth Services/Role Model of the Year; Calista Cruz,

SesquicentennialPART VI Indian Princess was crowned at American Indian Youth Ambassador of the Year; and the Stewart Father’s Day Powwow. Ben Rupert, Contributor/Supporter of the Year.

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Department of Motor Vehicles

In honor of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial the 2013 Nevada State Legislature approved a special vehicle license plate sold from July 2013 through December 2016. The Department of Motor Vehicles “OLD TIMERS” PHOTO (DMV) sold special Nevada 150th Anniversary license plates at all DMV locations throughout Nevada and distributed the special plate fees to the Foundation to support the celebration. More than 11,000 license plates were sold during Nevada’s Sesquicentennial The winning photo, Year and over $287,000 was received to help fund the celebration. Upon conclusion of the Foundation’s “Old Timers,” captured financial accounting, the funds were then distributed a procession of classic to the Cultural Affairs Foundation. In addition, the DMV held a photo contest cars traveling through to award the special license plate “NV0150” to one lucky Nevadan. The photo contest encouraged Lamoille Canyon Nevadans to take photos of vehicles in iconic locations with Nevada license plates. The winning photo, in Elko County. “Old Timers,” captured a procession of classic cars traveling through Lamoille Canyon in Elko County. The DMV also named 20 semifinalists in the photo contest, and all of the entries were featured on the DMV Nevada Facebook page.

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 67 Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs

The Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs housed the Commission’s operations and provided office space, equipment and supplies for the staff throughout the Sesquicentennial Year. The department also underwrote the funding to commission Waddie Mitchell’s official Sesquicentennial poem – “Dame Nevada”. After the celebration concluded the SESQUICENTENNIAL SADDLE Department took over the administration and maintenance of the www.nevada150.org website.

The Division of Museums and History hosted Nevada Magazine, the official publication of the Official and Signature Events at each of its seven State of Nevada, dedicated a total of eight editions to museums. The division worked with the Reno Navy the Sesquicentennial Celebration and was a tremendous League and the U.S. Naval Academy Museum to bring partner in promoting the celebration. The editions the famous Halsey Saddle to the Silver State in honor included special sections highlighting Official and of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial. This western saddle Signature Events and a year-long sesquicentennial was handcrafted by Reno residents in 1945 and was history series. Lt. Governor Krolicki used his regular sent as a special gift to Admiral William “Bull” Halsey column in the magazine to highlight many of the to mark the surrender of Japanese forces in World unique and special events held around the state. War II. The Halsey Saddle was loaned to Nevada for Throughout the Sesquicentennial Year the magazine three years and displayed at the Nevada State Museum also invited Nevada 150 staff to appear monthly on in Carson City. In July, the Nevada State Museum its radio show to highlight special events and also hosted the John C. Fremont Symposium in Carson provided in-kind graphic production support to the City. This two-day symposium featured lectures and Commission. presentations from several of the nation’s foremost Fremont scholars. The Nevada State Museum in Carson The Nevada Arts Council (NAC) provided the City also hosted a “Finding Fremont: Pathfinder of the Commission with technical assistance and support West” exhibit throughout the Sesquicentennial Year. celebrating the arts and culture of Nevada throughout This exhibit featured many important artifacts from the Sesquicentennial Year. The NAC assistance and explorer Fremont and his “lost” cannon was made outreach helped individual artists and performing possible through a partnership with the Deschutes art groups throughout the state develop original Historical Museum, the U.S. Forest Service, and the songs, radio programs, poems, films, paintings, plays, Bureau of Land Management. At the Nevada State crafts, stories and works of art to celebrate Nevada. Museum in Las Vegas, the division displayed a special In addition, the NAC had several traveling exhibits sesquicentennial exhibit entitled “Every Age is an that were installed in communities across the state Information Age: 150 Years of Communication in during the Sesquicentennial. These traveling exhibits Nevada.” This exhibit examined communications brought awareness to the celebration and helped in Nevada from telegraphs to smart phones and highlight the unique arts and culture of Nevada. from the Pony Express to the Internet. Through this For the thirteen weeks leading up to Nevada Day in exhibit, visitors experienced how communication 2014, the NAC digitized the Home Means Nevada technologies have contributed to the state’s history. radio series from 1986. This thirteen-part radio The division was also instrumental in organizing and series presented vignettes of Nevada’s multi-faceted executing the Union Pacific Battle Born Express train folk culture, from the making of neon signs to the

tourPART VI that crossed northern Nevada over Labor Day construction of Shoshone cradleboards and from Weekend in 2014. Basque dance music to cowboy poetry.

68 Department of Transportation

The Department of Transportation (NDOT) helped to celebrate the year by posting the message “Happy 150th Birthday Nevada” on several of its highway reader boards around the state on Nevada Day 2014. NDOT also was the “official transporter” of the Sesquicentennial exhibit ensuring it’s travel from Carson to Las Vegas to Elko and back to Carson UNLV SESQUICENTENNIAL HELMET after the Sesquicentennial Year ended.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

In honor of Nevada’s 150th birthday, members of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) community shared aspects of the state’s history and culture in a special series called “My Nevada 5.” The UNLV News Center celebrated Nevada’s 150th birthday with this series that was featured on the university’s website and social media platforms. Faculty from across campus contributed their top 5 lists of favorite facts, UNR VS. UNLV SESQUICENTENNIAL FOOTBALL GAME quirky insights and little-known trivia about Nevada. Topics covered in the series included free speech, civil rights, prostitution, aviation, fossils, gaming, economy, geography, history, journalism, higher In honor of the Sesquicentennial, UNLV’s education, health care, women’s history, geology Nevada Conservatory Theater created an original and biology. play, “Nevada,” that was performed on campus in October 2014. Written by David Kranes, this play UNLV’s Athletic Department’s support of the examined Nevada as a place of discovery and dreams Sesquicentennial started with the 2013 Nevada Bowl and featured the state as a central character. football game against the University of Nevada in Reno – which was featured as one of the Commission’s kick-off events. In the fall of 2014 the UNLV football team proudly displayed special Nevada 150 logo decals on their helmets throughout the season. The Athletic Department also allowed the Commission to display and sell raffle tickets for the Sesquicentennial Harley-Davidson Motorcycle at football games during the season.

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 69 KECK MUSEUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno’s (UNR) support of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial also started with the Nevada Bowl football game versus UNLV in Mackay Stadium in 2013. This iconic game was one the Commission’s kick-off events.

In November 2013, the School of Medicine hosted the Third annual Nevada Rural Health Day at the site of Nevada’s oldest standing health-care facility, St. Mary’s Art and Retreat Center (formerly St. Mary Louise Hospital), in Virginia City. Co-sponsored by the National Association of State Rural Health Offices, the event brought attention to the health topics of Nevada’s rural and frontier communities and celebrated providers who have had a significant impact in these areas.

During the Sesquicentennial Year UNR’s Special Collections & University Archives Department created three special exhibits that were displayed on campus and were open for free public viewing on weekdays. The “Nevada’s 150 Years of History” exhibits heightened awareness of Nevada’s history through UNR’s priceless collections of photographs, maps, manuscripts and other materials. Other programming included a symposium, “All for the Union,” which was hosted by UNR’s Department of History, and a special production of “East Lynne” sponsored by UNR’s Departments of English, Theatre & Dance and University Libraries. East Lynne was first performed in Virginia City in 1863 and English Department lecturer David Fenimore wrote a special adaptation of East Lynne for a free performance on campus in October of 2014. During the UNR vs. UNLV football game in Las Vegas in 2014, the UNR football team proudly displayed the Nevada 150 logo on the side of their helmets during the game. PART VI

70 NEVADA VETERANS MEMORIAL PLAQUE UNVEILING

Department of Veterans Services

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) partnered with Western Nevada College (WNC) to sponsor a two-year statewide tour of the arts and humanities exhibition, titled “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” as part of its veterans outreach program. Designated an Official Event, Always Lost brought home the individual and collective cost of war through original poetry by Nevada writers and included the 2004 Pulitzer Prize collection of Iraq War combat photographs courtesy of The Dallas Morning News, and the “Wall of the Dead”- faces and names of the nearly 7,000 U.S. military war dead in Iraq and Afghanistan since September 11, 2001. The Wall included 53 service members from Nevada. The Always Lost tour kicked-off at the East Ely Railroad Depot Museum July 2014 and toured through April 2016. The Commission, along with the NDVS, unveiled a new plaque at the Nevada State Veterans Memorial in Carson City. The plaque was funded by the Commission as a Legacy Project for PROUD NEVADA VETERAN the celebration and describes the features of the memorial.

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 71 GOVERNOR SANDOVAL, CARSON CITY MAYOR CROWELL AND MCAVOY LAYNE AS “MARK TWAIN” AT THE SESQUICENTENNIAL FAIR Local Governments, Cities and Towns

Carson City

In October 2013, the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved funding and directed its staff to host the first ever Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair at the end of July 2014. In honor of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, city staff, the business community and other community leaders pulled together to host this one-of-a-kind event. The fair lasted five days and featured agriculture, a carnival, evening entertainment and a community showcase. There was a 4H/ FFA livestock show with an auction; small animal, dairy cow and dairy goat shows, a horse show and numerous other events including sewing, baking and crafts. Carson City also served as the host of the 75th Annual Nevada Day parade to kick off Nevada’s Sesquicentennial celebration in 2013. Carson City Mayor, Robert Crowell, also participated in the 2014 Nevada Day Parade in Las Vegas to represent the Capital city and show state pride. PART VI

72 Elko

The City of Elko’s Arts and Culture Board installed a unique sagebrush sculpture and time capsule in Main City Park. The “Sesquicentennial Sagebrush” Legacy Project featured 15 branches, one for each decade Nevada has been a state. The sculpture featured two state items: the sagebrush, which is Nevada’s official flower; and a mountain bluebird, Nevada’s state bird. The Elko City Council gave $15,000 to the project, the Elko County Commission gave $5,000 and the Elko County Visitors Authority (ECVA) gave $2,500. For Nevada Day 2014, the city, in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, hosted the 27th Annual Elko Nevada Day Parade in Downtown Elko featuring a record number of entries.

SESQUICENTENNIAL SAGEBRUSH

Fallon

Fallon Mayor Ken Tedford created a special “Nevada 150th Committee” for Fallon to plan local events for the state’s landmark anniversary. The inaugural event of Fallon’s celebration was “Light the Lariat,” the illumination of the historic Lariat Motel sign, restored by the Churchill Arts Council. A special ceremony for this Legacy Project was held on Nevada Day 2013 at the Oats Park Art Center that celebrated the renowned sign’s reinstallation. Throughout the Sesquicentennial Year the committee organized the following events: Hometown Hero Fun Run & Walk; Relay for Life; free Wells Fargo stagecoach rides; Nevada 150 Commemorative Stamp Dedication; Free Concert in the Park; All Class Churchill County Reunion; and a Fireman’s Dance. On Nevada Day 2014, Fallon dedicated a time capsule at the Churchill County Museum that is set to be opened for Nevada’s Bicentennial Celebration in 2064.

LARIAT MOTEL SIGN

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 73 Henderson

In honor of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, the Henderson Library District incorporated the celebration into cultural programming, free of charge, at many of its facilities. The district also proudly displayed a Nevada 150 banner and handed out Nevada 150 MR. AND MRS. ERNIE CRAGIN COLLECTION, UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS LIBRARY Las Vegas residents put on smiles and westernHELLORADO attire for Helldorado DAYS Days RODEOin the late 1930s. PARTICIPANTS promotional items and information at its Paseo Verde Library branch.

Established as an event for workers at the Hoover Dam site and the thousands of visitors who ocked to see the dam’s development, Las Vegas’ Helldorado Days premiered in 1934.  e theme of Helldorado Days relates back to the frontier days of the Wild West.  e  rst Helldorado Days was a rowdy event, featuring a “hoochie coochie dance” show and other events that allowed dam workers to unwind.

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In June 2014, the City of Las Vegas hosted the annual Helldorado Days Rodeo & Parade, which had a sesquicentennial theme. This longtime Nevada tradition paid tribute to the spirit and perseverance of Nevada’s wild west roots and was featured as an Official Event. On Nevada Day 2014, the city also hosted the first ever Las Vegas Nevada Day Parade in downtown Las Vegas and was one of four parades around the state that were held in honor of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial. The Las Vegas Nevada Day Parade was made possible through a $100,000 grant from the City’s Centennial Commission through its Las Vegas Centennial History Grant Program.

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74 North Las Vegas

On Nevada Day 2013, the City of North Las Vegas opened Craig Ranch Regional Park to the public for the first time. This $130 million project was the latest chapter in the historic site’s storied past and transformed the site from a golf course to a 170 acre regional park. Craig Ranch Regional Park served as the site of many of the city’s events as part of the celebration including the annual Independence Day Jubilee Celebration and the Get Outdoors Nevada Day. The 2014 Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities conference was sponsored by the cities of North Las Vegas and Las Vegas and its theme honored Nevada’s Sesquicentennial: 150 Years Strong, Honoring our Past, Envisioning our Future.

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION IN PANACA

Town of Panaca

The Town of Panaca in Lincoln County was founded in 1864. In July of 2014, the town hosted a special celebration commemorating the Sesquicentennial of both the Town of Panaca and the State of Nevada. The town commissioned a life sized bronze statue of the town’s original founders and it was designated a Legacy Project. Local community volunteers also developed and performed an original play titled, “Panaca the Center of the Universe: the History of a Little Town.” Other activities included a rodeo, merchandise sales, parade, dance, hot air balloons, fun run, crafts and skills demonstrations.

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 75 Reno

The City of Reno Communications Department provided the Commission with video production services during the Battle Born Birthday Cake Celebration in March 2014. The City of Reno documented the process of making the cake, the highlights of the daylong celebration and made the video available on its website. The city also created the Reno’s Family Tree series, which celebrated the families historically rooted in Reno. For Nevada Day 2014, the City of Reno also recorded a special message from each member of the City Council as to why Home Means Nevada to them.

SPARKS RAILROAD MUSEUM RENO ARCH IN THE 1930s

Sparks

The City of Sparks showed its support of the celebration by displaying a Nevada 150 banner in the City Council Chambers throughout the year. In December 2013, the city held its annual Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade, among the largest holiday parades in the state, and themed it, “Celebrating 150 Years of Nevada Heritage.” In October 2014, the city, in conjunction with the Sparks Heritage Museum, hosted the NV150 Western Heritage Festival which celebrated Nevada’s culture and heritage with live music, cowboy poets, crafters, hands-on demonstrations, children’s activities and wild horses. To kick-off the festival, the city partnered with the Commission on a special ceremony to mark 150 years of education in Nevada. The ceremony was held at the Glendale Schoolhouse, which is the oldest one room schoolhouse in Nevada and also celebrated its sesquicentennial in 2014. Commissioner Cafferata and Superintendent of Public Education Dale Erquiaga were the featured speakers. The ceremony was attended by state and local officials and ended with a singing of “Home Means Nevada” led by the Reno Philharmonic Brass Quintet. PART VI

76 West Wendover

To help plan the city’s sesquicentennial celebrations, West Wendover Mayor Emily Carter established the West Wendover Nevada 150 Committee and developed West Wendover’s own sesquicentennial logo. Throughout the Sesquicentennial Year, the committee organized several community events to celebrate West Wendover and the Sesquicentennial. The city installed new lighting and repainted the Wendover Will sign along Interstate 80. This Legacy Project, restoring this iconic Nevada landmark, was unveiled to the public at a special 62nd birthday party held for the sign in June. In conjunction with Wendover Will’s birthday, the city also hosted a fine art contest and awarded prizes for original works of art from many different media made for the occasion. In July, as part of the statewide Fourth of July celebration for the Sesquicentennial, the city included the annual West Wendover Independence Day Celebration as an Official Event.

Over Labor Day weekend the city served as the host for the beginning of the Union Pacific Battle Born Express heritage train tour. The city incorporated this historic train tour into its annual Anna Smith Day celebration, which included several events including a spectacular fireworks show enjoyed by Governor Sandoval and Lt. Governor Krolicki.

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PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 77 ORMSBY ROSSER HOUSE - NACO OFFICES Counties

NACO

The Nevada Association of Counties (NACO) second event was a performance and open house at held two events that provided the community with NACO’s offices, the historic Ormsby Rosser house an opportunity to learn more about and celebrate our at 3rd and Minnesota Streets in Carson City. Local state’s unique 150 years of history. The first event western musicians Richard Elloyen and Steve Wade was “An Afternoon of Stories” about the history of performed, along with the University of Nevada, counties in Nevada. Three speakers were featured Reno Cadet Band. The performances took place and told stories about Nevada’s counties including on the lawn, followed by an open house which was the infamous Bullfrog County, Nevada, small town a chance for the public to see inside one of Carson politics, and pre-hospital emergency care. Nevada City’s historic pre-statehood homes. In addition to State Archivist Jeff Kintop, Author Dr. Elwood Schmidt, the performances and the open house, a tree was and former Nevada treasurer, legislator, and rural also planted in honor of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial county D.A., Patty Cafferata were the speakers. The by Nevada’s counties. NACO also passed a resolution in recognition of Nevada’s 150th birthday and the state’s Sesquicentennial Celebration. PART VI

78 SHOWGIRLS WITH SENATOR HELLER, GOVERNOR SANDOVAL AND LT. GOVERNOR KROLICKI AT MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Clark County & McCarran International Airport

Throughout the Sesquicentennial Year the Clark County Museum displayed a special exhibit ironically titled “Welcome to Las Vegas, Arizona.” The tongue-in-cheek title referred to the historical fact that while the northern reaches of Nevada may have been admitted to the Union in 1864, the Las Vegas Valley (then part of the Arizona territory) did not join the state until 1867. This sesquicentennial exhibit examined what Las Vegas would look like if it were still a small town in northwest Arizona. In conjunction with this exhibit, the museum proudly displayed a Nevada 150 banner and handed out Nevada 150 promotional items and information at the museum in Henderson.

Throughout the Sesquicentennial Year, the county’s Department of Aviation displayed a large digital banner at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas honoring the state’s aviation history and featured the Nevada 150 logo. In addition to the banner, the department also played the “Spirit of Nevada” video, produced by Commissioner Brown, in public areas of the terminal. On Nevada Day 2014, the department pulled out all the stops and hosted a grand send off party for the Southwest Airlines “Battle Born” flight to Reno in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Southwest Airlines.

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 79 VISITORS TO THE MINERAL COUNTY MUSEUM

Mineral County

In honor of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial the Mineral County Museum developed and displayed three sesquicentennial exhibits. These exhibits included original programming examining the history, culture and geography of Nevada and Mineral County. In August 2014, the county honored nine veterans whose military service spanned from the War of 1812 to the Civil War, by the dedication of a monument placed at the cemetery in the ghost town of Aurora. These Nevada veterans died in Aurora between 1861 and 1901 and rested in unmarked graves in the cemetery until the dedication of this Legacy Project. In November 2014, the county dedicated a time capsule as a Legacy Project that will be opened in the year 2064 for Nevada’s Bicentennial Celebration. The time capsule, coordinated by the Mineral County Public Works Department and Museum, was comprised of a 155H projectile shell donated by the Hawthorne Ordnance Museum, and was placed near the historical marker in front of the old Mineral County Court House in Hawthorne. PART VI

80 Storey County

The Virginia City Tourism Commission hosted many Signature and Official Events to celebrate the county’s important role in Nevada gaining statehood in 1864. Events held throughout the year included International Camel Races, Muckfest, Christmas on the Comstock and the World Championship Outhouse Races. In honor of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial in the summer of 2014, the following museums opened their doors at no charge for first Friday of each month: Comstock Gold Mill; Historic Fourth Ward School Museum; Mackay Mansion; Piper’s Opera House; Silver State National Peace Officers Museum; St. Mary’s Art Center; Territorial Enterprise - Mark Twain Museum; The Way it Was Museum and the Washoe Club Haunted Museum. On Nevada Day 2014, the county hosted a daylong celebration in Virginia City to celebrate the Sesquicentennial to raise funds for the Comstock Preservation District. Activities included a train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill SILVER DOLLAR CORSET AT THE VIRGINIA CITY on the historic V&T Railway, free entertainment on NEVADA DAY PARADE C Street, the Nevada 150 Masquerade Ball at Pipers Opera House and the Nevada Statehood Parade.

Washoe County

In July 2014, Washoe County hosted the Nevada Proud Pioneer Picnic at Bowers Mansion Regional Park in Washoe Valley. The historic Bowers Mansion provided the perfect backdrop for the recreation of a similar gathering held for Nevada’s Centennial Celebration in 1964 to honor pioneer families from around Nevada. The county provided use of the facility for free to the organizing committee and provided financial support for entertainment held throughout the day. In the fall of 2014 leading up to Nevada Day, the Washoe County Library System hosted special programming in honor of the Sesquicentennial. The “NV150 @ Your Library” provided free engaging GREAT RENO BALLOON RACE programs that offered many resources to the public for discovering the history of the Silver State.

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 81 Other Partners

SADDLEMAKER AT J.M. CAPRIOLA COMPANY WORKING ON CARSON CITY NEVADA DAY PARADE FLOAT THE SESQUICENTENNIAL SADDLE

Carson City Elko Convention and Visitors Bureau Visitors Authority

The Carson City Visitors Bureau installed Commissioner and the Elko Convention and decorative Nevada 150 banners on street poles Visitors Authority (ECVA) executive director Newman throughout downtown Carson City. These blue and provided the Commission and staff with local and white banners featured the Nevada 150 logo and rural community outreach and fi nancial support of were displayed throughout the Sesquicentennial the celebration. Throughout the Sesquicentennial Year. For Nevada Day, 2014 the bureau entered a Year, the ECVA proudly displayed Nevada 150 decorative fl oat, featuring a large birthday cake, banners on streetlights outside of the Elko Convention in both the Las Vegas and Carson City Nevada Day Center. The ECVA provided technical and fi nancial parades. The bureau sold Nevada 150 merchandise support for the video taping of the “Dame Nevada” at its downtown visitors’ center. The bureau also poem written and performed by Honorary Nevada produced a fun and lighthearted video on how to say Sesquicentennial Poet Waddie Mitchell. In January “sesquicentennial,” which was featured prominently 2014, the ECVA commissioned renowned saddle on its website leading up to Nevada Day, 2014. maker J.M. Capriola Company of Elko to hand make a custom sesquicentennial saddle. The ECVA obtained permission from the Garcia family for the use of the original G.S. Garcia saddle stamp. The sesquicentennial saddle made its debut at the All Star Concert at The Smith Center in Las Vegas in September 2014. After being on display throughout the state, the saddle was donated by the ECVA to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City on Nevada Day 2015 for the public’s enjoyment. PART VI

82 SHOWGIRLS IN FRONT OF THE WELCOME TO LAS VEGAS SIGN Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) hosted a special travel and tourism rally at The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas in May 2014, during National Travel and Tourism Week. At the rally, tourism industry leaders gathered to celebrate Nevada’s Sesquicentennial and to recognize important role the tourism industry has played throughout Nevada’s history. The LVCVA celebrated the Sesquicentennial and the 50th anniversary of The Beatles only performance in Nevada by unveiling a permanent plaque at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The plaque, a Legacy Project, was placed in the grand lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center and marks the approximate spot where the stage was set for the legendary band’s Las Vegas performances in 1964. In conjunction with the plaque, the LVCVA hosted a multi-media exhibit featuring the Beatles’ visit from the perspectives of fans inside of the convention center. The exhibit was on display through Nevada Day 2014, and featured news reports and firsthand accounts with interviews and photographs from this legendary show. The LVCVA also celebrated the Sesquicentennial with a float entry in the Las Vegas Nevada Day Parade,which won the top prize for “Best Historical” float. The LVCVA also provided photographic support services throughout the year at many events. On Nevada Day 2014, the LVCVA supported the Southwest “Battle Born” flight from Las Vegas to Reno by providing two beautiful showgirls who greeted passengers and served birthday cake with Governor Sandoval, Lt. Governor Krolicki and United States Senator Dean Heller during a special send off from McCarran International Airport.

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 83 Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority

In July 2014, the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority hosted a send off celebration at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport for the students from Sage Ridge School. In honor of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial the students developed an original play “Nevada: It Ain’t Just Vegas Baby,” which they performed at the prestigious 2014 Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland. On Nevada Day 2014, the authority hosted a grand welcome party for the Southwest Airlines “Battle Born” flight at the airport with a color guard, marching band and a choir that sang “Home Means Nevada.”

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES “BATTLE BORN” PLANE LANDING IN RENO PART VI

84 “DAME NEVADA” COMMEMORATIVE POEM

PART VI – NEVADA 150 PARTNERS 85 HANK FINCKEN AS “MARK TWAIN” AT THE CHATAUGUA FESTIVAL

Merchandise and Logo Use and Merchandise Merchandise and Logo Use

The Planning Committee recognized that merchandise would be a critical component to help Nevadans celebrate the Sesquicentennial and to assist in the generation of resources to support the celebratory activities of the Commission. The Planning Committee suggested the Commission not get involved in the direct sales of merchandise and instead, enter into agreements with various vendors and innovative Nevadans who would produce and sell licensed clothing, commemorative items, food-stuffs and larger and more expensive items on behalf of the Sesquicentennial Commission. Commissioner Hicks developed the logo use criteria and agreement while Commissioner Snow developed the logo use style and guideline manual. Due to the unique character of Nevadans and the pride they take in Nevada’s history, more products than the typical commemorative items were produced. Nevadans came up with creative ideas including belt buckles, firearms, whiskey, wines, cookies and candies. In addition to products, nearly 400 groups were approved to use the Nevada 150 logo for a variety of purposes.

Some of the first items produced by the Commission were commemorative lapel pins which sported the Nevada 150 logo. These pins were distributed without charge directly to community groups and organizations requesting them. Pins were also distributed widely at outdoor events like fairs and parades to hundreds of individuals. These pins proved very popular necessitating multiple reorders. By the end of the celebratory year, more than 80,000 pins had been given away. Buttons sporting the Nevada 150 logo were also produced and nearly 30,000 were distributed at various events throughout the celebratory year. PART VII

86 The Commission established a key relationship with Silver State Industries (SSI), Nevada Department of Corrections, which provided much of the logo apparel and accessories to help Nevadans express their pride.

Partnership with Silver State Industries

The Commission established a key relationship with Silver State Industries (SSI), Nevada Department of Corrections, which provided much of the logo apparel and accessories to help Nevadans express their pride. SSI is a work program for incarcerated Nevadans and has produced various high-quality products for sale for many years in the state of Nevada. SSI revenues are reinvested to fund state prison work programs.

SSI developed and sold a number of different commemorative items. Many of the items were general apparel such as shirts, hats and sweatshirts. SSI also created a number of accessories that included cooking aprons, key chains, water bottles, license plate holders, mouse pads, tote bags and frisbees.

Throughout the celebration, SSI sold Nevada 150 logo wear extensively throughout the state, especially at Signature Events. From Lt. Governor Krolicki’s chili feed in October 2013 to the Reno Rodeo to the Nevada Day parades in 2014, SSI’s logo merchandise was available for purchase to all wishing to celebrate the state’s anniversary. SANDERS FAMILY WINERY LIMITED EDITION PORT

PART VII – MERCHANDISE AND LOGO USE 87 Other Partnerships/ Other Vendors

Commissioner Snow oversaw the approval of businesses and people interested in selling Nevada 150 merchandise. Official Nevada 150 merchandise vendors included:

• The Legislative Counsel Bureau Gift Shop carried Nevada sesquicentennial logo wear and other products. Commemorative medallions were sold exclusively through the Legislative Gift Shop. • The Flag Store in Sparks carried Nevada SESQUICENTENNIAL BOURBON CASK SIGNED sesquicentennial merchandise. BY GOVERNOR SANDOVAL • JT’s Basque Bar and Dining Room sold Nevada sesquicentennial belt buckles. • Carson City Visitors Bureau carried • The Nevada Day Store in Carson City various Nevada 150 logo apparel sold various logo merchandise. throughout the celebratory year. • Nevada State Museums sold various logo • Nevada Historical Society in Reno merchandise. Additionally, historic Coin Press carried various Nevada 150 logo apparel No. 1 in Carson City was used to hand press throughout the celebratory year. each of the silver sesquicentennial medallions. • The town of West Wendover made • Northeastern Nevada Museum in Elko postcards and “Wendover Will” pins carried various selections from the Nevada with the sesquicentennial logo. sesquicentennial logo wear collection. • North American Embroidery sold name • Las Vegas Harley-Davidson built and brand outerwear and performance apparel, donated a custom-designed commemorative featuring the Nevada Sesquicentennial logo. motorcycle, signed by Nevada Governor • Brian Sandoval, which was the focus of a Desert Sky Adventures coordinated community raffle that ran throughout the celebratory runs that benefited Nevada charities, utilizing year. The raffle proceeds were contributed the sesquicentennial logo on its merchandise. to the Foundation and was a significant • Ruby Mountain Specialties produced fine fundraiser for the celebration. leather goods celebrating the Sesquicentennial. • The Chocolate Shoppe, in Gardnerville, • Creative Culture Insignia, LLC provided public produced chocolates, crackers, cookies safety and corporate Nevada 150 badges, and other confections sporting the patches, pins, coins, buckles and insignia items. Nevada sesquicentennial logo. • Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, Old • Out of the Box Woodworking produced Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Park, Valley wood boxes with the Nevada 150 logo. of Fire State Park, and Sand Harbor State Park sold various logo items. • Safeguard Web and Graphics produced limited apparel throughout the Sesquicentennial Year featuring the Nevada 150 logo. COMMEMORATIVE FIREARMS • Tahoe Ridge Winery produced a special edition bottle for the Sesquicentennial Year. • Sanders Family Winery in Pahrump produced a limited edition Port, the first of its kind to be produced in the state. PART VII

88 Special Note Products

Belt Buckles

Inspired by a similar product from Nevada’s Quasquicentennial (125th anniversary) in 1989, Nevada State Senator James Settlemeyer and the Nevada 150 staff designed the Nevada 150 belt buckle to resemble the buckles from the 125th anniversary. Crumrine Gold & Silversmiths, a Nevada-based company crafted the limited edition pieces. These beautiful belt buckles were handcrafted with historical jeweler’s bronze, which is 85 percent copper and 15 percent zinc, resembling a 14-karat gold finish. Each individual buckle came with a specialized unit number, making these symbols of Western heritage rare collectors’ items.Throughout the year, buckles were sold for $100 at events and festivals. Additionally, the Legislative Counsel Bureau Gift Shop and The Flag Store were direct sellers of the buckles. All proceeds benefited the Foundation.

Sesquicentennial Commemorative Firearms

Commemorative Firearms, a Division of S&S Promotional Group, produced commemorative firearms to celebrate Nevada’s Sesquicentennial. The firm had previously developed commemorative firearms for events nationwide, including Nevada’s Centennial in 1964.

Three products were developed: a rifle, shotgun and revolver. These firearms were limited editions, with only 75 of each produced. All firearms had a 24-karat gold finish, featured scenes from Nevada SESQUICENTENNIAL BELT BUCKLE and were built to be fully functional. Each firearm sold yielded a $150 royalty to the Foundation. Nevada 150 Bourbon

To honor Nevada’s 150th birthday, the Las Vegas Distillery in Henderson produced the first legal domestically produced straight bourbon-style whiskey in recent state history. Distilled from October to December of 2011 and barreled from December 2011 to January 2012, this two-year aged whiskey was made up of 60� Nevada yellow corn, 20� Nevada soft white winter wheat, 16� malted barley and 4� rye. Each bottle sold for $100. The Nevada 150 Bourbon was limited to bottle releases of 2014 and SESQUICENTENNIAL BOURBON each bottle was numbered for its collector’s value, with bottle #150 going to Governor Sandoval.

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Public Relations

Because of her media expertise, Commissioner Nelson was given the responsibility to oversee all media and public relations. The Glenn Group was retained by the Commission to promote, educate and build awareness for the Sesquicentennial Celebration. Under the leadership of Founder Valerie Glenn and Vice President Tiffany East, the agency’s public relations (PR) team (the “team”) took on the challenge and developed a PR program that would reach the far corners of the state and beyond to support Governor Sandoval’s vision for all Nevadans to have the opportunity to engage in the celebration through

PART VIII PART events and projects. The Glenn Group enlisted the help of Veronica Meter of

90 Vero Strategies to assist with media and public realtions in southern Nevada. Following are a few highlights of the many facets of the Nevada 150 PR plan implemented by The Glenn Group.

Public Relations played the pivotal role connecting Nevadans with cultural, historical and educational celebrations taking place throughout the Sesquicentennial Year.

The team strategized the most effective way for Nevadans to engage in activities and events planned throughout the year. The team developed an integrated campaign of proactive media relations and community outreach tactics to increase exposure and awareness, as well as garner participation in individual events and projects and in the celebratory year as a whole. A working group was assembled that comprised of Commissioners Nelson and Newman, Pam Robinson, Lt. Governor Krolicki’s Chief of Staff, all Nevada 150 staff and The Glenn Group’s Tiffany East, Nicole Carlsen and Amy Beck. This working group met weekly for more than a year to brainstorm, strategize and ensure that initiatives were meeting the objectives of the Commission.

Media Relations

Through the development of media partnerships with statewide media, The Glenn Group generated positive media coverage by educating, developing and leveraging newsworthy items through print, broadcast and electronic news outlets. A complete list of media partners can be found in the at the end of the report.

The development of media partnerships with nearly all of the mainstream print outlets in the state including the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Las Vegas Sun, Reno Gazette-Journal, Nevada Appeal, Nevada Press Association, Humboldt Sun and Elko Daily Free Press, helped the Commission tell the story of Nevada’s heritage, culture and festivities. The Glenn Group secured commitments to weekly columns, features and news briefs in the three largest print outlets in the state. Broadcast partners were creative in their support, finding ways to highlight Nevada treasures, history, businesses, parks, schools and people through collaboration with the team.

Media Tour

The first order of business was a media tour of major news outlets in the northern and southern parts of the state to educate media partners about the upcoming kick-off, get them excited and on board, begin developing story ideas, and encourage their support through ongoing features, news briefs and stories. The team also developed relationships with the Nevada Press Association and Nevada Broadcasters Association to ensure that all media outlets were represented. This strategy proved successful, as the two associations subsequently developed their own programs to commemorate the celebration with their members.

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Media outlets shared their stories through feeds to affiliate stations in both the northern and southern parts of the state. This helped bridge the gap between the two most populated areas of the state, when logistically many news outlets did not have the statewide resources to bring elements of the celebration to the Nevadans served by those local news outlets.

Throughout the Sesquicentennial, the team provided story ideas, historical information and facts to help these media outlets tell their stories. In addition, The Glenn Group received public service announcement support from KTNV, KRNV and Beasley Broadcasting.

GOVERNOR SANDOVAL AND COMMISSIONERS WITH THE TIME CAPSULE

Earned Media Results

The objectives of generating significant coverage and ensuring appropriate message inclusion were achieved through the media relations program. The Nevada Sesquicentennial achieved significant media awareness in Nevada and nationally. As many organizations and businesses included the Nevada 150 in their publicity efforts, the earned media results shown below are the result of the collaboration of the many direct and in-direct efforts of the celebration.

• 1,516 print stories with an advertising value of $11,287,306.33 • 369 broadcast stories with ad value of $290,599 • 851 online stories valued at $21,687,017.51 • The Glenn Group generated 94 press releases as a tool for educating, sharing and inviting media to create and tell the stories of the Sesquicentennial. • Eight proactive PR campaigns PART VIII PART

92 Social Media

Through social media platforms of Twitter and Facebook, the Sesquicentennial Celebration engaged with people throughout the country. The team organically established a social media presence reaching 2,000 Facebook fans and more than 1,000 Twitter followers. The following hashtags were used: #NV150, #BattleBorn, #NevadaProud, #NevadaSings, #BattleBornExpress and #Nevada150.

Community Outreach BISHOP GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GLOVES Understanding that many organizations, cities and counties would be planning their own events, the team developed a community outreach component to the plan connecting with chambers of commerce, historic preservation organizations and businesses to Washington, D.C. encourage them to develop ideas that were supported through media relations and online programs. With a contingent of Nevadans living in Washington, D.C., the Nevada State Society assembled the group for various key events such as the kick-off on Nevada Day 2013, medallion design voting and #NevadaSings. The team also utilized existing relationships with the offices of the Nevada Congressional Delegation and Washington, D.C. based Nevada media to leverage additional media attention and community awareness.

Nevada Airports

Working with major airports, the team encouraged participation in the Sesquicentennial. The early groundwork materialized when the airports were invited to help make the final events of Nevada Day 2014 a true celebration. Through collaboration with Southwest Airlines, McCarran International Airport in southern Nevada and Reno-Tahoe International Airport in northern Nevada pulled out all of the stops to create noteworthy festivities. A good example was the welcome provided to the Governor’s delegation on Nevada Day 2014, when the Nevada-themed Southwest Airlines plane carrying Governor Sandoval, Lt. Governor Krolicki and United States Senator Dean Heller traveling from Las Vegas to Reno, was met with water salutes on the McCarran and Reno-Tahoe airport runways. Welcome receptions in the both of the airports’ terminals greeted all passengers.

NEVADA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

PART VIII – COMMUNICATIONS 93 than 1,882 “likes” and the Twitter account had more than 479 “followers”, which served as an important link between the website and the many activities occurring throughout the state.

Because of his expertise in branding and marketing, Commissioner Snow offered to oversee further development of the website. As the Commission began its business in 2013, it formally contracted with D4 Advanced Media, which continued to expand the website’s scope. Commissioner Snow, D4 Founder John Dunlap, Web Designer Grayson Laramore and Communication Specialist Laura Levin worked closely to design the website which launched in September of 2013. D4 Advanced Media designed the website using a mobile optimized design, parallax scrolling, dynamic imagery, video and a social media area that displayed social media platforms Instagram, Facebook and Twitter feeds; all of which included the social media and mobile device tag “#NV150.” This unique tag allowed users of these platforms to track all such media interactions and to help tell Nevada’s SESQUICENTENNIAL WEBSITE stories. By the end of the celebration, the website featured a number of useful pages:

• The official sesquicentennial calendar, Website which provided a continually updated guide to all of the Official and Signature The Planning Committee’s final report suggested Events scheduled throughout the state; having an official website to act as the chief conduit • Information about all of the Legacy Projects; of information for all things relating to the Nevada Sesquicentennial. At first, it was a basic site, • Exhibits and Arts & Cultural Programs; constructed by intern Brian Mandio, and served its • The various application processes for vendors, initial purpose as the main portal of information about event organizers and project planners; the coming anniversary. Throughout the celebratory • Links to the official vendors of year, the website “Nevada150.org” served as the sesquicentennial merchandise; hub for learning about Nevada’s history and culture and provided information for how Nevadans could • The schedule of meetings, and resulting partake in festivities throughout the year. The website minutes, of the Commission; was designed to function as more than a means • A donation portal; and for Nevadans to participate in and learn about the celebration; it was also meant as a vehicle to learn • Vivid recognition of the about Nevada, its citizens and its history. Sesquicentennial’s many sponsors. The Commission engaged D4 Advanced Media In the fall of 2012, Reno’s D4 Advanced Media to design, continually maintain and update the website offered pro bono development and hosting services with new content. and quickly improved the content, enhanced the design and provided more robust capabilities. Nevada 150 One of the website’s chief benefits was to serve also found a presence on social media with a Facebook as a searchable portal of the more than 500 events page, Twitter account and YouTube channel. At the and programs held throughout the celebratory year. end of 2012, the Facebook page had attracted, with With events occurring everywhere in the state, from very little effort, over 80 “likes”! At the end of the Boulder City to Jackpot to Minden, the public was Sesquicentennial Year, the Facebook page had more able to use the website to view events by month, date or region. Other memorable website elements

PART VIII PART included an interactive slot machine feature to announce the winning design of the fourth medallion

94 and the winner of the voting contest, voting feature Commission, as well as all supporting documents on the website to track and tally public votes for the and past meeting minutes. The website was designed fourth medallion contest, modular homepage design to accept the various applications to officially be a that featured Nevada BLM photo contest winners, participant in the celebration, be it for use of the the Medallions, the motorcycle, Nevadan stories/ logo, to become an official vendor, or to apply to authors, honorary poet Waddie Mitchell, NV license have an event officially recognized. plates, social media feeds, etc. By October 31, 2014, the Commission’s website Commissioner Kirk was tapped to aid in the had 94,366 visits from 66,496 unique visitors. In development of education-related content. One of his all, Nevada150.org had 221,586 total page views. chief goals was to provide teachers with educational The top 10 most viewed pages were: Home; Nevada resources and vital educational tools in teaching Nevada Sings; Events Calendar; Vote for the 4th Medallion; history and to help in the development of teaching Merchandise; About Nevada 150; Event Applications; lesson plans. The Nevada Department of Tourism Projects; Las Vegas Parade; and Life of Kay Winters. and Cultural Affairs and the Nevada Department of Education provided additional content for the User growth continued right up to the actual site, giving teachers ample opportunities to create day of the 150th Anniversary. By October 31, 2014 curricula that would instill knowledge and a sense of the website still had a new visitor rate of 70.5�, while state pride in the next generation of Nevadans. For 29.5� of visits were from returning users. the state’s youth, the website contained a plethora of informational items about the state, listing the Running concurrently with Nevada150.org many official symbols and emblems of the state was a website dedicated entirely to the Nevada 150 as well as the history behind them. These symbols Foundation: NV150foundation.org. The Foundation included the state seal, the state flag, the state bird, website was also developed by D4 Advanced Media the state tree and even the state artifact. and was much more humble than the Commission’s site. NV150foundation.org was singularly focused on One of the most historically significant aspects providing a mechanism for viewers to donate money of the site’s content was an invitation to all to tell directly to the Foundation. their “Nevadan Story,” by sharing one’s experience, family history or thoughts on the people and places The Commission directed that the website and in Nevada. This unique invitation was included as citizens’ contributions be preserved as a historic a welcoming beacon for each citizen to leave his document for all Nevadans and interested parties or her own legacy as part of the Sesquicentennial to view. The archived website remained available to Celebration. Roughly one hundred “Nevadan Stories” the public as a part of the Division of Museums and were submitted and placed on the website. Some of History, where the site was kept as an artifact for all the stories are brief, only giving a short description Nevadans to admire, inspect and use for historical of an individual’s relocation to Nevada and when that research. person started to feel like Nevada was home. Other contributors gave the histories of their families’ time in Nevada, stretching back more than 150 years. All of the contributions to Nevadan Stories had one thing in common: they were written by people who were proud of Nevada and were honored to have spent some time here or to have called Nevada home.

Commissioners Brown, Laxalt and Cafferata inspired the portion of the website dedicated specifically to authors and books of special significance to the state of Nevada to chronicle Nevada’s rich arts and cultural heritage.

The website also had additional, administrative purposes. “Nevada150.org” contained information such as dates, times and agendas relating to all meetings held by the Planning Committee and the D4 ADVANCED MEDIA IN NV 150 GEAR

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Acknowledgements PART IX

96 Sponsors The Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission and its predecessor, the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee, operated on the generosity of many donors and sponsors. Without their willingness to contribute, our year of celebration would not have been as successful. Below is a list of our sponsors and contributors.

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Governor Brian Sandoval Patricia D. Cafferata, Esq

Hillery Charitable Trust A.J. “Bud” Hicks Lori Nelson Kara J. Kelley

PART IX – ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 97 Special Thanks

In addition to our financial backers, there were numerous companies, individuals and community organizations who donated thousands of volunteer hours and in-kind services. Nevadans from all around the state embraced the spirit of the Sesquicentennial and made it their own and without whose help and support, Nevada’s grandest birthday would not have been possible. They were all essential to the success of the Sesquicentennial Year.

Special recognition should also be given to dozens of employees of the State of Nevada, many of whom adopted “NV150” as their own and created special, memorable events to celebrate the birthday. State departments whose work was significantly increased during the course of the celebration did it graciously and without complaint as their contribution to this historic anniversary.

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98 The following deserve special recognition:

The Sesquicentennial Planning Committee who got it all started: Bob Brown, Neena Laxalt, Bud Hicks, Andrew Kirk, State Senator Mike McGinness, Lori Nelson and Ted Olivas. The Sesquicentennial Commission who carried out the Committee’s plan: Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, Neena Laxalt, Bud Hicks, Bob Brown, Andrew Kirk, Lori Nelson, Oscar Goodman, Patty Cafferata, Sherry Rupert, Randy Snow, Don Newman, Myron Martin and John Tyson.

Staff and contractors who were fully committed to the success of the celebration: Kara J. Kelley, Karen Baggett, Scott Carey , Matt Robinson, Alex Tanchek, Michelle Fox, Sarah Smithson, The Glenn Group, D4 Web Design and Vero Strategies.

A special thank you, also, to staff of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, for going above and beyond their duties and responsibilities in order to support the Sesquicentennial: Pam Robinson, Linda Frederick, Susan Moore, and Chaunsey Chau-Duong.

There were a number of celebrity entertainers who captured the spirit and history of Nevada and shared their great talents with citizens from all around the state: McAvoy Layne as Mark Twain; Dr Linda Miller as Helen Stewart, Sesquicentennial Poet Waddie Mitchell, Wally Earhart as Abraham Lincoln, and Dianna Borges as Sarah Winnemucca. Thanks also to the University of Nevada, Reno Cadet Marching Band and the Reno Philharmonic.

And last but not least, a heartfelt thank you to the countless number of Nevadans who contributed time and participated in this celebration of 150 years VIRGINIA CITY NEVADA DAY PARADE PARTICIPANTS of Statehood. None of this would have been possible without your support and enthusiasm.

PART IX – ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 99 The Commission’s The Commission would staff and support were like to thank and organized as follows: recognize the following

KARA J. KELLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE GLENN GROUP who contributed to KAREN GARAVENTA BAGGETT, BUSINESS MANAGER the success of the SCOTT H. CAREY, EVENTS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER Carson City Nevada MATT ROBINSON, PROJECT COORDINATOR Day Parade: ALEX TANCHEK, PROJECT COORDINATOR AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AEPEX ENERGY MICHELLE FOX, ACCOUNTING MANAGER ALLISON, MACKENZIE, PAVLAKIS CLAUDIA VECCHIO, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT AMERIGAS PROPANE OF TOURISM & CULTURAL AFFAIRS BROOKFIELD SCHOOL PETER D. BARTON, ADMINISTRATOR, DIVISION OF MUSEUMS & HISTORY CHRISTOPHER MACKENZIE DANA R. BENNETT, PH.D, HISTORIAN AND CONTRIBUTING WRITER EAGLE ENERGY BRIAN MANDIO, INTERN FERRALGAS SHANNON NUTT, UNLV GRADUATE INTERN GRANITE PROPANE SERVICE HANNAH ROBINSON, UNLV GRADUATE INTERN HERITAGE BANK OF NEVADA HOLLY DRIGGS KIVA ENERGY NAVELLIER & ASSOCIATES, INC. NEVADA ASSOCIATION SERVICES Office of the NEVADA PROPANE DEALERS Lieutenant Governor RIBEIRO COMPANIES, LLC SUBURBAN PROPANE PAM ROBINSON, CHIEF OF STAFF THE FERRARO GROUP LINDA FREDERICK, ASSISTANT TO THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR TRINITY CONTAINERS SUSAN MOORE, CHIEF POLICY ADVISOR TURNER GAS COMPANY CHAUNSEY CHAU-DUONG, CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL WELLS PROPANE, INC. PART IX

100 ada Sesquicente job #: 25507 ev nni client: Nevada 150 a title: Proclamation Poster N l ______release date: 8/28/14 release via: FTP ______1864 - 2014 technician: Pam software: InDesign CC color: 4/4 fonts: Annabelle A Proclamation by the Governor ______vendor: Nevada Color Throughout the life of any family, compelling moments arise during which it is fitting and proper to pause and reflect, whether bleed: 8.75” x 11.25” it be because of the birth of a child, a graduation, a wedding, or some other occasion for celebration. So, too, in the life of the trim: 8.5” x 11” Nevada Family, have moments worthy of celebratory reflection garnered our collective attention. As we near the completion HI-RES MECHANICAL of 150 years of statehood, one such moment comes upon us in this, our Sesquicentennial Year. ______We consider the history of the Native Peoples who walked these lands before the Pioneer Settlers came West in the great initial date CD American expansion. They have bequeathed to modern generations an appreciation for the natural bounty of the mountains, CW meadows, deserts, and waterways that we today call “home.” AD In this moment, we pause to reflect upon the struggles of those early intrepid Pioneer Settlers, the miners, ranchers, and prod mgr explorers who tamed a wilderness and conquered their own corner of what was to become the 36th State in the great Union, designer ushered into statehood by President Abraham Lincoln in pursuit of the promise of opportunity for men and women of every color, from every walk of life, from every part of the globe. OK to produce We consider, too, the rise of the Great Economic Engines that propelled us into a modern age of innovation and expansion. by: ______Whether it be in the form of the awe-inspiring Boulder Dam, or the dynamic gaming industry that sets Nevada apart from all of her sister states, or the modern exploration of new technologies and manufacturing enterprises, these economic date: ______and cultural fixtures have forged a pathway toward continued prosperity and growth. And we gratefully consider that none of it would have been possible without the selfless and heroic contributions of America’s Armed Forces, which have long maintained a presence within these borders.

Like any family, we acknowledge that times of strife have come and gone, that we have not always been able to agree or work in harmony. But today we are united in taking solace in the sure and steady progress toward a thriving and sustainable economy, an educated and healthy citizenry, safe and livable communities, and an efficient and responsive government.

Now, therefore, in the spirit of humble thanksgiving, I call upon the Nevada Family to devote the whole year of 2014 to fitting observances of the Nevada Sesquicentennial Year Inspired by the legacies of all those who came before us, we rededicate ourselves to the pursuit of a place we can be proud of in the annals of history, a State like no other, and a people unified in the spirit of having been Battle Born. Let all Nevadans, in every county, in every community, and in every dwelling place, pause to reflect upon the history that has made us who we are, to celebrate the moments of pride both great and small, and to record for posterity the story that is uniquely ours, so that all who visit here or look our way will understand why we are, above all, Nevada Proud.

Brian Sandoval Governor of the State of Nevada

Done at Carson City, Nevada, this 22nd day of September 2014. 101 Executive Orders PART IX

102 PART IX – ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 103 PART IX

104 PART IX – ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 105 Media Partners

Southern Nevada: PRINT:

• Associated Press • Desert Companion • Desert Valley Times • Las Vegas Business Press • Las Vegas City Life • Las Vegas Review-Journal (Celebrating the Silver State – 150 stories dedicated throughout the year-long celebration) • Las Vegas Review-Journal VIEW publications • Las Vegas Sun (Finding Nevada Series) • Luxury Las Vegas • Nevada News Bureau • Ralston Reports • Rebel Yell • Vegas Inc. • Vegas Seven

BROADCAST:

• Cox Communications • KSNV (NBC) • KLAS (CBS) • KTNV (ABC) • KVVU (FOX 5) • KLVX (VegasPBS) • Mundo FOX (34) • Telemundo (KBLR - 39) • Univision (KINC-TV 15)

RADIO:

• KXNT (AM) • KNPR (FM) PART IX

106 Northern Nevada: PRINT: • Associated Press • Carson Now • Carson Valley Times • Daily Sparks Tribune • Elko Free Press • Le Voz Hispana de Nevada • Nevada Appeal • Nevada Sagebrush • North Lake Tahoe Bonanza • Northern Nevada Business Weekly • Reno Gazette-Journal (Nevada Nuggets and Stories from Nevada’s 150 Years) • Reno News & Review • Tahoe Daily Tribune • The Humboldt Sun • Virginia City News

BROADCAST:

• BACTV (public access TV – Carson City) • KRNV (NBC) • KOLO (ABC) • KTVN (CBS • KNPB • Lake Tahoe Television

RADIO:

• America Matters • Nevada Magazine Radio Show • KOH (AM) • KUNR (FM) STATEWIDE AND BEYOND:

• Nevada Press Association • Nevada Broadcasters • Nevada Business Magazine • Nevada Magazine • Stephens Media D.C. Bureau (RJ) • Las Vegas Sun D.C. Bureau

PART IX – ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 107 Approved Events

# Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 1 3rd Annual Governor’s 10/24/2013 Nevada Day Inc. Reno Washoe Official Full event listings Nevada Day Banquet 2 First Sesquicentennial 10/25/2013 Nevada 150 Carson City Carson City Signature Medallion Striking 3 Elko Nevada Day Parade 10/25/2013 Elko Knights of Elko Elko Official Columbus 4 Free Admission at Nevada 10/25/2013 NV State Museum Las Vegas Clark Official State Museum, Las Vegas 5 Free Admission to 10/25/2013 Springs Preserve Las Vegas Clark Official Springs Preserve 6 Day of Remembering 10/25/2013 National Atomic Las Vegas Clark Official Testing Museum 7 La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow 10-25 to Washoe Tribe Carson City Carson City Official 10-27, 2013 of NV & CA 8 Beatty Days 10-25 to Beatty Chamber Beatty Nye Official 10-27, 2013 of Commerce 9 Free Admission to all 10/26/2013 NV State Museum Statewide Statewide Signature Nevada State Museums 10 RE/MAX Nevada Day 10/26/2013 Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Signature Balloon Launch 11 75th Annual Nevada 10/26/2013 Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Official Day Parade 12 14th Annual Nevadaween 10/26/2013 Friends of the Fort Las Vegas Clark Official 13 “Battle for Fremont Cannon” 10/26/2013 UNLV & Nevada Reno Washoe Official UNLV vs. Nevada Football Game Athletics 14 Old West Costume Party 10/26/2013 Genoa Bar Genoa Douglas Official

15 CCRW Annual Pancake 10/26/2013 CCRW Carson City Carson City Official Breakfast 16 Lt. Governor's Annual Chili Feed 10/26/2013 Lt. Governor's Office Carson City Carson City Official 17 Civil War Days in the 10/26/2013 Southern Nevada Blue Diamond Clark Official Battle Born State Living History Association 18 Nevada State Society 10/29/2013 Nevada State Society Washington Washington DC Signature Sesquicentennial DC Celebration Kick-off 19 OST Marker Dedication Event 10/30/2013 Nevada 150 Las Vegas Clark Signature at Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort 20 Nevada History Lesson 10/30/2013 Nevada 150 Las Vegas Clark Signature at Arturo Cambiero ES 21 “Light the Lariat” Event 10/31/2013 Fallon NV150 Fallon Churchill Signature Committee 22 Vegas Valley Book Festival 10-30 to Nevada Humanities Las Vegas Clark Signature

PART X 11-2, 2013

108 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 23 NV Day Open House 11-2 to Lonnie Hammargren Las Vegas Clark Official – “Hammargren Home 11-3, 2013 of Nevada History” 24 2013 American Indian 11/2/2013 Nevada Indian Carson City Carson City Official Achievement Awards Commission Banquet & Silent Auction 25 Mark Twain’s Sesquicentennial 11/7/2013 Sparks Heritage Sparks Washoe Signature Salute to Nevada Museum 26 An Evening in Genoa with 11/8/2013 Friends of Snowshoe Genoa Douglas Official Snowshoe Thompson Thompson 27 Laughlin Veteran’s Festival 11-08 to Tropicana Hotel Laughlin Clark Official 11-10, 2013 & Casino 28 2013 Annual Veterans 11-08 to Shoshone-Paiute Owyhee Elko Official Day Powwow 11-10, 2013 Tribes of the Duck Valley 29 Traveling Vietnam 11-08 to Tropicana Hotel Laughlin Clark Official Memorial Wall 11-11, 2013 & Casino 30 The Lost City Museum 11/9/2013 Lost City Museum Overton Clark Official Celebrates Native American Day 31 Veteran’s Day Quilting Retreat 11-9 to Joshua's Hands Reno Washoe Official 11-11, 2013 32 Fee-Free Days on 11-9 to Department Statewide Statewide Official Federal Lands 11-11, 2013 of Interior 33 1000 Flags Over Mesquite 11-10 to City of Mesquite Mesquite Clark Official 11-17, 2013 34 Veteran's Day Breakfast 11/10/2013 Battle Mountain Battle Lander Official Chamber of Mountain Commerce 35 3rd Annual Las Vegas 11/10/2013 LV National Las Vegas Clark Official National Veterans Day Run Veterans Day Run 36 Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade 11/11/2013 Las Vegas Veterans Las Vegas Clark Signature Day Committee 37 Honoring Nevada’s Native 11/11/2013 PLWO Sutcliffe Washoe Official American Veterans 5K Fun Run/Walk 38 Elko County Veterans 11/11/2013 Elko County Elko Elko Official Day Parade 39 Virginia City Veterans 11/11/2013 Storey County Virginia City Storey Official Day Parade 40 Reno Veterans Day Parade 11/11/2013 City of Reno Reno Washoe Official 41 Veterans Guest House 11/11/2013 Veterans Guest House Reno Washoe Official Agent Orange Balloon Release & Open House 42 Veterans Day Ceremony 11/11/2013 Nevada State Boulder City Clark Official Veterans Home 43 Douglas County Historical 11/14/2013 Douglas County Gardnerville Douglas Official Society’s November Historical Society Historical Lecture 44 Glittering Lights at the Las 11-15-13 Las Vegas Motor Las Vegas Clark Official Vegas Motor Speedway to 1-5-14 Speedway 45 Four Seasons at Pyramid Lake 11/16/2013 Pyramid Lake Nixon Washoe Official and PLWO Exhibit Openings Museum & Cultural Center

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 109 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 46 150 Years of Transportation 11/21/2013 Sparks Heritage Sparks Washoe Official Across Nevada Cattle Museum Roads to I-80 47 V & T Railway Polar Express 11-22 to V & T Railway Virginia City Storey Official 12-22, 2013 48 Nevada Rural Health 11/23/2013 UNR School of Virginia City Storey Official Day, Honoring Pioneers Medicine in Nevada Medicine 49 The Lake Mansion Jingles 11/23/2013 VSA Nevada Reno Washoe Official with Art & History 50 Nevada Northern Railway 11-23 to Nevada Northern Ely White Pine Official Polar Express 12-28, 2013 Railway 51 Farm, Fork, Family 11/24/2013 Good Luck Macbeth Reno Washoe Official Theatre Company 52 Mark Twain's 178th 11/30/2013 Mark Twain Incline Village Washoe Official Birthday Celebration Cultural Center 53 Can You Dig It? Building in 12 /4/2013 UNR Special Reno Washoe Official Nevada Exhibit Reception Collections 54 Maine Street Christmas 12/6/2013 City of Fallon Fallon Churchill Official Tree Lighting 55 Christmas on the Comstock 12-6 to 12-8 Storey County Virginia City Storey Official 56 Sparks Annual Hometowne 12/7/2013 City of Sparks Sparks Washoe Signature Christmas Parade and Celebration 57 Sierra Watercolor Society’s 12/7/2013 Sierra Watercolor Reno Washoe Signature “Battle Born Nevada Proud Society 150th” Exhibit Reception 58 The Las Vegas Great Santa Run 12/7/2013 Opportunity Village Las Vegas Clark Official 59 Santa Trains in Boulder City 12-7 to Nevada State Railroad Boulder City Clark Official 12-22, 2013 Museum, BC 60 WinterFest 12-12 to City of Henderson Henderson Clark Official 12-14, 2013 61 Open House & Unveiling 12/13/2013 University of Reno Washoe Official of Moon Rocks Exhibit at Nevada, Reno W. M. Keck Museum 62 Fallon New Year's Eve 12/31/2013 City of Fallon Fallon Churchill Official Fireworks Show & Bonfire 63 New Year's 5K Run/Walk 1/1/2014 Churchill County Fallon Churchill Official 64 America’s State Parks 1/1/2014 Nevada State Parks Statewide Statewide Official First Day Hikes 65 Celebrate Nevada's 150th 1/5/2014 Reno Bighorns Reno Washoe Signature Birthday at the Reno Bighorns vs Deleware 87ers Game 66 “First Ladies First” An 1/11/2014 Women of Diversity Las Vegas Clark Signature Afternoon with 5 Former Productions, Inc. First Ladies of Nevada 67 Early Las Vegas by Dr. 1/12/2014 Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas Clark Official Linda Miller Interpretive Interpretive Talk and Booksigning. Association 68 WFG Continential Cup of Curling 1-15 to Reno-Tahoe Winter Las Vegas Clark Official 1-19, 2014 Games Coalition 69 50th Annual Sheep Dip Show 1-17 to Sheep Dip Show Inc. Sparks Washoe Signature 1-18, 2014 70 White Pine Fire & Ice Show 1-17 to Nevada State Parks Cave Lake SP White Pine Official PART X 1-19, 2014

110 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 71 Sheep Dip 50 Gala Reception 1/18/2014 Sheep Dip Show Inc. Sparks Washoe Signature 72 Fireworks Express 1/18/2014 Nevada Northern Ely White Pine Official Railway 73 Las Vegas Philharmonic "Battle 1/18/2014 Las Vegas Las Vegas Las Vegas Clark Signature Born - Nevada Proud" Concert Philharmonic 74 Nevada's First Constitution 1/18/2014 Mineral County Hawthorne Mineral Signature (1863-1864) - Open House Museum 75 Early Las Vegas Book Signing 1/18/2014 Dr. Linda Miller Henderson Clark Official 76 "My First Day In Prison" 1/22/2014 Nevada State Prision Carson City Carson City Official Historical Lecture Preservation Society 77 Preview Las Vegas 2014 1/24/2014 Las Vegas Metro Las Vegas Clark Official Chamber of Commerce 78 Women's Contributions 1/25/2014 Women of Diversity Searchlight Clark Signature to Cal-Nev-Ari, Laughlin Productions, Inc. and Searchlight 79 Mesquite Hot Air 1-25-14 to CasaBlanca Resort Mesquite Clark Signature Balloon Festival 1-26-14 80 30th Annual National 1-27 to Western Folklife Elko Elko Official Cowboy Poetry Gathering 2-1, 2014 Center 81 Finding Frémont: Pathfinder 1/29/2014 Nevada State Museum Carson City Carson City Signature of the West Exhibit Reception 82 Directions 2014: Engines 1/30/2014 The Chamber Reno Washoe Official of Change: Disruption- Innovation-Job Creation 83 "Earthquakes, Chukars and 2/1/2014 University of Reno Washoe Signature Millionaires: The 'Mackay Nevada, Reno Mines' Story." Exhibit Opening 84 Living Legends, "Seasons" 2/1/2014 BYU Dance Ensemble Reno Washoe Official 85 CNY in the Desert/ Las 2-7 to 2-9, Las Vegas Asian Las Vegas Clark Official Vegas Spring Festival 2014 Chamber of Commerce 86 Winter Steam Spectacular 2-7 to 2-16, Nevada Northern Ely White Pine Official Winter Photo Shoot 2014 Railway 87 Lover's Aloft Balloon Festival 2-13 to Greater Pershing Lovelock Pershing Signature 2-17, 2014 Partnership 88 9th Annual Joint 2/13/2014 LVACC, LVLCC, and Las Vegas Clark Official Chamber Luncheon Urban Chamber 89 Fallon Bull Sale & Cowdog Trial 2-14 to Nevada Cattlemen's Fallon Churchill Official 2-15, 2014 Association 90 Abraham Lincoln's 2/15/2014 1864 Tavern Reno Washoe Official Birthday Celebration 91 Early Las Vegas by Dr. 2/16/2014 Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas Clark Official Linda Miller Interpretive Interpretive Talk and Booksigning. Association 92 Courtroom Conversations: 2/19/2014 The Mob Museum Las Vegas Clark Official Women in Gaming 93 "Fossils at the Nevada State 2/20/2014 Nevada State Prision Carson City Carson City Official Prison" Historical Lecture Preservation Society 94 Chinese New Year 2/21/2014 LVACC Las Vegas Clark Official Gala & Community Achievement Awards 95 Home Means Nevada Spring 2-21 to Builders Association Reno Washoe Official Home & Garden Expo 2-23, 2014 of Nevada

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 111 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 96 12th Annual Eagles 2-21-14 to Carson Valley Carson Valley Douglas Official & Agriculture 2-23-14 Chamber of Commerce 97 Harolds Club or Bust! 2/26/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Preservation Society 98 Winnemucca Ranch Hand 2-26 to WCVA Winnemucca Humboldt Official Rodeo Weekend 3-2, 2014 99 Shooting the West 3-4 to 3-9, Shooting the West Winnemucca Humboldt Official 2014 100 Nevada Taxpayers Biennial 3/4/2014 Nevada Taxpayers Las Vegas Clark Official Luncheon & 92 Annual Meeting Association 101 23rd Annual Executive Kidnap 3/6/2014 CARE Chest of Reno Washoe Official Sierra Nevada 102 Pahrump Balloon Festival 3-7 to 3-9, Pahrump Chamber Pahrump Nye Signature 2014 of Commerce 103 St. Patrick's Day Dinner & Show 3/8/2014 Sons and Daughters Reno Washoe Official of Erin 104 23rd Annual World Atlatl 3-14-14 to Nevada State Parks Overton Clark Official Contest and endurance 3-16-14 challenge at Valley of Fire 105 History Tea: Celebrating 150 3/15/2014 CCDWC Carson City Carson City Signature Years of NEVADA Women. 106 23rd Annual Virginia City 3/15/2014 Storey County Virginia City Storey Official Mountain Oyster Festival 107 Free Youth Art Month Festival 3/15/2014 VSA Nevada Reno Washoe Official 108 Ron Bell Pony Express 3/19/2014 Historical Society Dayton Lyon Official Storyteller and Author of Dayton Valley Historical Lecture 109 Free Admission to the 3/21/2014 Clark County Museum Henderson Clark Signature Clark County Museum 110 Battle Born Birthday 3/21/2014 Nevada 150 Carson City Carson City Signature Cake Celebration 111 Nevada's Constitution Day 3/21/2014 1864 Tavern Reno Washoe Official 112 Women In History; 100th 3/22/2014 Douglas County Gardnerville Douglas Official Anniversary of Women's Historical Society Suffrage Event 113 Dutch Oven Cook-Off at 3/22/2014 Nevada State Parks Las Vegas Clark Official Old Las Vegas Mornon Fort State Park 114 Emancipation Proclamation 3-24 to Harrison House & Las Vegas Clark Signature Celebration 3-30, 2014 City of Las Vegas 115 DRI Nevada Medal 3-25 and Desert Research Statewide Statewide Official 3-27, 2014 Institute 116 Women in Business and 3/28/2014 Urban Chamber North Las Clark Official Politics Awards Luncheon of Commerce Vegas 117 The Desert Winds In Concert 3/29/2014 The Desert Winds Las Vegas Clark Official 118 Week of the Young Child 3/29/2014 Southern Nevada Las Vegas Clark Official Association for the Education of Young Children 119 4th Annual Social Gathering 3/29/2014 ITCN Fallon Head Fallon Churchill Official Start Program 120 "Land of the Buckaroo: 4/2/2014 UNR Special Reno Washoe Signature Historic Ranches of Western Collections Deptment Nevada" Lecture

112 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 121 Nevada Assessors Association 4/3/2014 Nevada Assessors Fallon Churchill Official Spring Conference Association 122 House Histories 101 Workshop 4/5/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Preservation Society 123 Vegas Cultural History: 4/5/2014 Nevada Council for Las Vegas Clark Official The Golden Age History Education 124 Mesquite Club's Nevada 4/6/2014 Mesquite Club Las Vegas Clark Signature Sesquicentennial Celebration 125 UNLVino 4-9 to 4-12, UNLV William F. Las Vegas Clark Official 2014 Harrah College of Hotel Administration 126 Nevada 150 Past, 4/10/2014 Northwest Career & Las Vegas Clark Signature Present and Future Technical Academy 127 Clark County Fair & Rodeo 4-10 to Clark County Logandale Clark Official 4-13, 2014 128 Halleck Bar Party 4/11/2014 Northeastern Elko Elko Official Nevada Museum 129 Helen Stewart Birthday Party 4/12/2014 Friends of the Fort Las Vegas Clark Official 130 Area 51 Celebration 4/12/2014 1864 Tavern Reno Washoe Official 131 Summerlin Half Marathon 4/12/2014 Desert Sky Las Vegas Clark Official Adventures 132 Battle Born WAR (Warrior 4/13/2014 Whittell Boosters Stateline Douglas Official Amazing Race) Club Inc. 133 2014 NevAEYC Conference 4-17 to NevYAC Las Vegas Clark Official 4-19, 2014 134 More on the Lincoln 4/23/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Highway Through Nevada Preservation Society Historical Lecture 135 73rd Annual Nevada 4-24 to Nevada PTA North Las Clark Official PTA Convention 4-26, 2014 Vegas 136 Spring Wings Bird Festival 4-25 to Friends of Stillwater Fallon Churchill Official 4-26, 2014 137 National History Day in Nevada 4/26/2014 Nevada Department Statewide Statewide Signature of Education 138 Virginia City Book 4/26/2014 Janice Oberding Virginia City Storey Official and Art Festival 139 Third Annual Balloon 4-26 to Winnemucca Balloons Winnemucca Humboldt Signature Festival in The Park 4-27, 2014 140 Sagebrush Celebration 4/27/2014 Carson City Carson City Carson City Official Symphony Association 141 Rural Roundup 4-30 to Nevada Commission Ely White Pine Official 5-2, 2014 on Tourism 142 Genoa Cowboy Festival 5-1 to 5-4, Town of Genoa Genoa Douglas Official 2014 143 Carson City Historic 5-1 to 5-28, Carson City Carson City Carson City Official Resources Scavenger Hunt 2014 Historic Resources Commission 144 Mariachi Conference 5/2/2014 Las Vegas Latin Las Vegas Clark Official and Festival Chamber of Commerce 145 The Importance of 5/2/2014 Town of Genoa Genoa Douglas Official Snowshow Thompson

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 113 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 146 Beyond the Arches 5/3/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Walking Tour Preservation Society 147 Honoring the People 5/3/2014 Walker River Schurz Mineral Official Handgame Tournament Paiute Tribe 148 22nd Annual Unserviceable 5/3/2014 Valley of Fire Boulder City Clark Official Flag Retirement Ceremony Chapter, NSDAR 149 History at the Ranch House 5/3/2014 UNR Cadet Reno Washoe Signature Marching Band 150 Native American Visiting 5/3/2014 Friends of the Fort Las Vegas Clark Official Artists Series: Shirley Nelson 151 Travel & Tourism Rally 5/6/2014 LVCVA Las Vegas Clark Signature 152 16th Annual Bill Endow 5/9/2014 Las Vegas Asian Las Vegas Clark Official Scholarship Dinner Chamber of Commerce 153 Nevada Anthropological 5-9 to 5-11, Nevada Minden Douglas Official Conference 2014 Archaeological Association 154 Reno's Biggest Little 5-9 to 5-10, City of Reno Reno Washoe Official Birthday Party 2014 155 Show What Ya Brung Car Show 5/10/2014 Eureka County Eureka Eureka Official Economic Development 156 Lake Addition Walking Tour 5/10/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Preservation Society 157 Pink Tea 5/10/2014 Nevada Women's Carson City Carson City Official History Project 158 Spring Mountain Ranch 5/14/2014 Nevada State Parks Blue Diamond Clark Official Dutch Oven Cookoff 159 Dangberg Ranch Tree 5/10/2014 Friends of Dangberg Minden Douglas Signature Planting Ceremony Home Ranch, Inc 160 Mother's Day Trains 5/11/2014 Nevada Northern Ely White Pine Official Railway 161 V & T Mother's Day Trains 5/11/2014 V & T Railway Virginia City Storey Official 162 2014 Elks Helldorado 5-15 to City of Las Vegas Las Vegas Clark Official Rodeo & Parade 5-18, 2014 163 64th Annual Armed 5-15 to Mineral County Hawthorne Mineral Official Forces Day Celebration 5-19, 2014 Chamber of Commerce 164 WIN Annual Lecture 5/16/2014 WIN Reno Washoe Official Series Dinner 165 Roads and Rails, Historic 5/17/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Fourth Street Walking Tour Preservation Society 166 Discover GOLD in 5/17/2014 Historical Society Dayton Lyon Signature Dayton AGAIN of Dayton Valley 167 Reno Philharmonic Gala 5/17/2014 Reno Philharmonic Reno Washoe Signature "Home Means Nevada" Association 168 Biggest Little 5K Birthday Run 5/17/2014 Riverwalk Merchants Reno Washoe Official Association 169 Live at the Museum 5/17/2014 National Atomic Las Vegas Clark Official Testing Museum 170 Helen Stewart Remembers 5/17/2014 Discovery Children's Las Vegas Clark Official Museum 171 Mid-Century Modern 5/20/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official

PART X Walking Tour Preservation Society

114 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 172 High Desert International 5-22 to High Desert Pahrump Nye Official Film Festival 5-25, 2014 International Film Festival 173 Nevada's Sesquicentennial 5-23 to Nevada Carson City Carson City Signature State Track Meet 5-24, 2014 Interscholastic Activities Association 174 Newlands Neighborhood 5/24/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Walking Tour Preservation Society 175 Jim Butler Days 5-24 to Tonopah Chamber Tonopah Nye Official 5-25, 2014 of Commerce 176 Blacksmithing Classes at 5-24 to Tonopah Historic Tonopah Nye Official Tonopah Historic Mining Park 5-25, 2014 Mining Park 177 Nevada State Mining 5-24 to Tonopah Historic Tonopah Nye Official Championships 5-25, 2014 Mining Park 178 The Virginia and Truckee 5/28/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Railroad: An 80-Year Reno Preservation Society and Nevada Institution lecture 179 Las Vegas Super Show 5-29 to National Barrel Las Vegas Clark Official 6-1, 2014 Horse Association 180 Nevada Sesquicentennial 5/29/2014 Nevada 150 & USPS Las Vegas Clark Signature Stamp Unveiling Ceremony 181 Third Sesquicentennial 5/30/2014 Nevada 150 Carson City Carson City Signature Medallion Striking 182 Every Age is an Information 5/30/2014 Nevada State Las Vegas Clark Signature Age Exhibit Reception Museum, Las Vegas 183 Parsons/Mills Architectural 5/31/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Walking Tour Preservation Society 184 The Preserve Nevada 150 List 5/31/2014 Preserve Nevada Statewide Statewide Signature 185 Recognizing Women 5/31/2014 Nevada Women's Boulder City Clark Signature of Boulder City Legacy 150 Years of Excellence 186 Behind Closed Doors- 5/31/2014 Austin Chamber Austin Lander Official Austin Walking Tour of Commerce 187 Surveys of the California- 5/31/2014 Mineral County Hawthorne Mineral Signature Nevada Boundary Museum Exhibit Open House 188 California Trail Days 5-31 to California Trail Elko Elko Official 6-1, 2014 Interpretive Center 189 Steptoe Valley Flyer Steam May to Nevada Northern Ely White Pine Official Train Experience September Railway 190 Restoration Rails Steam May to Nevada Northern Ely White Pine Official Train Experience September Railway 191 Reno Ghost Walk May to Janice Oberding Reno Washoe Official September 192 Historic Belmont May to Friends of the Belmont Nye Official Courthouse Tours September Belmont Courthouse 193 Flash Back Fridays - Free May to Storey County Virginia City Storey Official Museum Days October 194 Compression! Art and Fire May to Controlled Burn Inc. Statewide Statewide Official Sesquicetennial Pereginations October 195 P 'Opera June Nevada Opera Virginia City Storey Official 196 University Historic 6/3/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official District Walking Tour Preservation Society

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 115 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 197 Chefs Food Fest 6/5/2014 Laughlin Chamber Laughlin Clark Official of Commerce 198 40 Mile Desert 6/5/2014 Nevada Westerners Fallon Churchill Signature Monument Bus Tour Corral 199 Elko Mining Expo 6-5 to 6-6, Elko Convention & Elko Elko Official 2014 Visitors Authority 200 Eagle Valley Muzzleloader 6-6 to 6-8, Nevada State Parks Silver Springs Lyon Official Demonstration 2014 201 Family Fun Day 6/7/2014 National Atomic Las Vegas Clark Official Testing Museum 202 Prohibition in Reno 6/7/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Walking Tour Preservation Society 203 Battle Born Enduro 6/7/2014 Sierra Sports Reno Washoe Official Marketing 204 Comstock Muck Fest 6/7/2014 Storey County Virginia City Storey Official 205 Nevada, Then and Now, 6-7 to 6-8, Carson Valley Carson City Carson City Signature Celebrating 150 Years of 2014 Quilt Guild Statehood Quilt Guild Show 206 30th Annual Pops 6/8/2014 Carson City Carson City Carson City Official Party Concert Symphony Association 207 Wells Avenue Neighborhood 6/10/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Walking Tour Preservation Society 208 1860's Emigrant Trail 6/12/2014 Douglas County Gardnerville Douglas Official Historical Lecture Historical Society 209 Nevada 150 Book Launch 6/12/2014 Nevada 150 Las Vegas Clark Signature 210 Pony Express Letter 6/12/2014 Nevada 150 Carson City Carson City Signature Exchange at Capitol 211 Wendover Will's Birthday Party 6/13/2014 City of West West Elko Signature Wendover Wendover 212 National Pony Express 6-12 to National Pony Statewide Statewide Signature Association ReRide 6-14, 2014 Express Association 213 Nevada State Fiddlers Contest 6-13 to Wells Chamber Wells Elko Official 6-14, 2014 of Commerce 214 Legends of the West 6-13 to Arlington Group Carson City Carson City Official Bike & Car Fest 6-14, 2014 215 Stewart Father's Day Powwow 6-13 to Nevada Indian Carson City Carson City Signature 6-15, 2014 Commission 216 Octane Fest 6-13 to Fallon Convention & Fallon Churchill Official 6-15, 2014 Tourism Authority 217 Discover Nevada 6/14/2014 Nevada State Parks Statewide Statewide Official State Parks Day 218 Genoa Sesquicetennial 6/14/2014 Genoa Volunteer Genoa Douglas Signature Celebration Fire Department 219 Historic Nevada State 6/14/2014 Historic Reno Sparks Washoe Official Hospital Tour Preservation Society 220 Father's Day Trains 2014 6/14/2014 Nevada Northern Ely White Pine Official Railway 221 Flag Day Event 6/14/2014 Francisco Garces Las Vegas Clark Official Chapter, NSDAR 222 60th Presidential Installation 6/14/2014 Clark County Las Vegas Clark Official Dinner & Awards Ceremony Medical Society 223 Celebrity City Chorus 6/14/2014 Celebrity City Chorus Henderson Clark Official PART X Free Concert

116 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 224 Historic Truckee River 6/17/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Walking Tour Preservation Society 225 79th Annual NSFA 6-18 to Nevada State Lovelock Pershing Official Training Conference 6-20, 2014 Firefighters Association 226 23rd Annual Nevada 6-19 to Nevada Humanities Reno Washoe Signature Humanities Chautauqua 6-27, 2014 Festival 227 Reno Rodeo 6-19 to Reno Rodeo Reno Washoe Official 6-28, 2014 Association 228 Lovelock Compression 6/20/2014 Controlled Burn Inc. Lovelock Pershing Official Art & Fire Festival 229 Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews 6-20 to Eldorado Hotel Reno Washoe Official and Blues Festival 6-21, 2014 & Casino 230 Snake Valley Festival 6-20 to Gretchen Baker Baker White Pine Official 6-22, 2014 231 Upper Ralston/Northern 6/21/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Italy Walking Tour Preservation Society 232 Fallon's "Nevada 150" Festival 6/21/2014 Fallon NV150 Fallon Churchill Signature Committee 233 Frederic DeLongchamps 6/21/2014 Nevada Architectural Sparks Washoe Official Architectural History Lecture History Alliance 234 UNR University Neighborhood 6/24/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Walking Tour Preservation Society 235 Greater Reno Stamp 6-26 to Nevada Stamp Reno Washoe Official and Cover Show 6-27, 2014 Study Society 236 Bacon, Burbon and Brews 6/27/2013 CARE Chest of Reno Washoe Official Sierra Nevada 237 Monroe Street Walking Tour 6/28/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Preservation Society 238 Fernley Compression 6/28/2014 Controlled Burn Inc. Fernley Lyon Official Art & Fire Festival 239 Always Lost: A Meditation 7-1 to 7-31, Nevada Northern Ely White Pine Official on War Exhibit 2014 Railway 240 Artown 7-1 to 7-31, Artown Reno Reno Washoe Official 2014 241 Hotel Nevada NV150 Deserts 7-1 to 7-31, Hotel Nevada Ely White Pine Official 2014 242 Nevada Historical 7-2 to 7-30, Nevada Historical Reno Washoe Official Society History Tours 2014 Society 243 Battle Born Music Festival 7-3 to 7-4, Battle Mountain Battle Lander Official 2014 Art Presenters Mountain 244 Red, White and Tahoe Blue 7-3 to 7-5, Red, White, and Incline Village Washoe Signature 2014 Tahoe Blue Inc. 245 15th Annual Independence 7/4/2014 City of North North Las Clark Official Day Jubilee Las Vegas Vegas 246 150 Years of Nevada 7-4 to 7-6, Nevada State Carson City Carson City Signature Transportation 2014 Railroad Museum 247 National Basque Festival 7-4 to 7-6, Elko Euzkaldunak Club Elko Elko Signature 2014 248 Fernley 4th of July 7/4/2014 Fernley 4th of Fernley Lyon Official July Committee

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 117 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 249 66th Annual Damboree 7/4/2014 Boulder City Boulder City Clark Official Celebration "Wings of Freedom" 250 20th Annual Summerlin 7/4/2014 The Summerlin Summerlin Clark Official Council Patriotic Parade Council 251 Genoa Americana Celebration 7/4/2014 Friends of Genoa Genoa Douglas Official 252 Historic Belmont Courthouse 7/4/2014 Friends of the Belmont Nye Official Tour & Art Show Belmont Courthouse 253 4th of July Picnic in the Park 7/4/2014 Churchill County Fallon Churchill Official 254 Midas 4th of July Celebration 7/5/2014 Midas Volunteer Midas Humboldt Official Fire Department 255 1919 Military Convoy Across 7/10/2014 Douglas County Gardnerville Douglas Official the Country Historical Lecture Historical Society 256 Navy Night at the Reno Aces 7/10/2014 Reno Aces Reno Washoe Official vs Las Vegas 51's Game 257 Silver State Stampede 7-10 to Silver State Stampede Elko Elko Official 7-12, 2014 258 USS Nevada, BB 36, Centennial 7/11/2014 Nevada 150 Carson City Carson City Signature of Launch Ceremony 259 Opening Reception for 7/11/2014 Great Basin Reno Washoe Signature Wearing History: 100 Years of Costume Society Fashion in Nevada Fashion. 260 Sourdough Slim & 7/11/2014 Sparks Heritage Sparks Washoe Signature Robert Armstrong Museum NV150 Performance 261 Carson Senior Follies are: 7-11 to Carson Senior Follies Carson City Carson City Official "Touring America" 7-13, 2014 262 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare 7-11 to Lake Tahoe Incline Village Washoe Official Festival 8-23, 2014 Shakespeare Festival 263 FISLY-NALSA 14th World 7-12 to NALSA Smith Creek Lander Official Landsailing Championship 7-19, 2014 264 Native American Visiting 7/12/2014 Friends of the Fort Las Vegas Clark Official Artists Series: Michael Mahooty 265 Austin Compression 7/12/2014 Controlled Burn Inc. Austin Lander Official Art & Fire Festival 266 A Visual Floral Experience 7/12/2014 Reno Rose Society Reno Washoe Signature 267 Silver State Young 7-15 to Silver State Young Reno Washoe Signature Chautauqua Festival 7-17, 2014 Chautauqua 268 25th Annual American Century 7-15 to Lake Tahoe Visitors Stateline Douglas Official Celebrity Golf Tournament 7-20, 2014 Authority 269 Martinis and Misfits: Food 7/18/2014 Wild River Grille Reno Washoe Official and Film in 60s Reno 270 6th Annual Sacred 7-18 to Pyramid Lake Wadsworth Washoe Official Visions Pow-Wow 7-20, 2014 Paiute Tribe 271 Morris Burner Hotel 7-18 to Jill Marlene Reno Washoe Official Folk Festival 7-20, 2014 272 The Tahoe Rim Trail Runs 7-19 to Tahoe Rim Trail Glenbrook Douglas Official 100 Mile / 50 Mile / 50K 7-20,2014 Endurance Runs 273 NV150 “Home Means 7/19/2014 McAvoy Layne Carson City Carson City Signature Nevada” Show 274 Steampunk Tavern Stroll 7/19/2014 City of Reno Reno Washoe Official 275 Downtown Sparks 7/19/2014 Sparks Heritage Sparks Washoe Official Historical Walking Tour Museum PART X

118 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 276 Biggest Little Steampunk Expo 7/19/2014 High Desert Steam Reno Washoe Official 277 Nevada Pioneer Art Camp 7-21 to VSA Nevada Reno Washoe Official 7-25, 2014 278 Tahoe Rim Trail Talk 7/22/2014 Tahoe Rim Trail Carson City Carson City Official Association 279 Creative Artists 7-23 to Creative Artists of Panaca Lincoln Official Annual Art Show 7-27, 2014 Lincoln County 280 Nevada & Panaca 7-24 to Town of Panaca Panaca Lincoln Signature Sesquicentennial Celebration 7-26, 2014 281 Night in the Country 7-24 to Boys and Girls Club Yerington Lyon Official Music Festival 7-26, 2014 of Mason Valley 282 John C. Fremont Symposium 7-25 to Nevada State Museum Carson City Carson City Signature 7-26, 2014 283 Nevada Proud Pioneer Picnic 7/26/2014 Pioneer Picnic Washoe Valley Washoe Signature Committee 284 104th Birthday Celebration 7/26/2014 Nevada Northern Ely White Pine Official of Nevada Northern Railway Railway Locomotive 40 285 Compression! Art and Fire 7/26/2014 Controlled Burn Inc. Reno Washoe Official 286 Northern Nevada Pride Festival 7/26/2014 Build Our Center Reno Washoe Official & CommUNITY Parade 287 Black Rock Artist in 7/26/2014 Friends of Black Gerlach Washoe Official Residence Reception Rock-High Rock 288 Nevada: It Ain't Just 7/27/2014 Sage Ridge School Reno Washoe Signature Vegas, Baby! 289 Barracuda Championship 7-28 to Reno-Tahoe Open Reno Washoe Official 8-3, 2014 Foundation 290 Send Off Event for Sage Ridge 7/29/2014 Nevada 150 Reno Washoe Signature School Students at Airport 291 Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair 7-30 to Carson City Carson City Carson City Signature 8-3, 2014 292 Churchill County Fair and 8-1 to 8-3, Churchill County Fallon Churchill Official Ranch Hand Rodeo 2014 Fair Association 293 Goldfield Days Celebration 8-1 to 8-3, Goldfield Chamber Goldfield Esmeralda Official & Land Auction 2014 of Commerce 294 Lovelock Frontier Days 8-1 to 8-3, Lovelock Frontier Lovelock Pershing Signature Celebrating Nevada's 2014 Days Committee 150 Sesquicentennial 295 Lake Tahoe SummerFest 8-1 to 8-17, Lake Tahoe Incline Village Washoe Official Concert Series 2014 SummerFest 296 Jazz & Beyond: Carson 8-1 to 8-17, Mile High Jazz Carson City Carson City Official City Music Festival 2014 Band Association 297 Glenbrook Historical Society 8/2/2014 Glenbrook Glenbrook Douglas Official Gathering and Fund Raiser Historical Society 298 The 36th Star Nevada's 8-2 to 11-2, Nevada Museum Reno Washoe Signature Journey from Territory to State 2014 of Art 299 Ninety-Six Ranch 8-6 to 8-10, Stewart's Ninety- Paradise Humboldt Signature Sesquicentennial Celebration 2014 Six Ranch Valley 300 National Senior Pro Rodeo 8-6 to 8-10, Fernley Rodeo Fernley Lyon Official 2014 Association 301 Big Art for Small Towns 8/7/2014 City of Fernley Fernley Lyon Official Opening Reception Celebration 302 Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo 8-7 to 8-9, Lincoln County Panaca Lincoln Official 2014 Fair Committee

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 119 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 303 Eureka County Fair 8-7 to 8-10, Eureka County Eureka Eureka Official 2014 Fair Board 304 Ruby Mountain Relay 8-7 to 8-8, Robert Johnson Elko Elko Official 2014 305 Fallon Fights: the Rural Rumble 8/8/2014 City of Fallon Fallon Churchill Official 306 Always Lost: A Meditation 8-8 to 8-12, 93rd Disabled Las Vegas Clark Official on War Exhibit 2014 American Veterans National Convention 307 19th Annual Nevada 8/9/2014 Nevada Broadcasters Las Vegas Clark Official Broadcasters Hall of Fame Gala Association 308 Aurora Military Veterans 8/9/2014 Mineral County Aurora Mineral Signature Memorial Monument Museum Dedication Ceremony 309 Before it was a Park: The 8/9/2014 Nevada State Parks Incline Village Washoe Official Comstock and Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park 310 2nd Annual Nevada Boxing 8/9/2014 Nevada Boxing Las Vegas Clark Official Hall of Fame Induction Hall of Fame Ceremony & Dinner 311 Nevada in Shades of Silver 8/10/2014 Las Vegas-Clark Las Vegas Clark Official and Gold Exhibit Reception County Library District 312 Carson City Historical Lecture 8/14/2014 Douglas County Gardnerville Douglas Official Historical Society 313 Lyon County Fair and Rodeo 8-14 to Lyon County Yerington Lyon Official 8-17, 2014 Fair Board 314 Dallyn Vail Bayles Concert 8/15/2014 Church of Jesus Carson City Carson City Signature Christ of Latter- Day Saints 315 29th Annual Bowers Mansion 8-15 to Northern Nevada Washoe Valley Washoe Official Bluegrass Festival 8-17, 2014 Bluegrass Association 316 Free Concert in the 8/16/2014 City of Fallon Fallon Churchill Official Park - the Dusty 45's 317 Churchill County High School 8-16 to City of Fallon Fallon Churchill Signature Community Reunion 8-17, 2014 318 Tour of the Historic 8/17/2014 Holly Walton- Reno Washoe Signature Damonte Ranch Home Buchanan 319 Carson City Mint 8-22 to Nevada State Museum Carson City Carson City Official Coin Show & Fair 8-23, 2014 320 Reno-Tahoe Greek Festival 8-22 to St. Anthony Greek Reno Washoe Official 8-24, 2014 Orthodox Church 321 Elko County Fair and 8-22 to Elko County Elko Elko Official Horse Races 9-1, 2014 Fair Board 322 Pyramid Lake Art Show 8/23/2014 Pyramid Lake Nixon Washoe Official Paiute Tribe 323 Burning Man 8-25 to Black Rock City LLC Black Rock Pershing Official 9-1, 2014 City 324 Always Lost: A Meditation 8-25 to Minden Inn Minden Douglas Official on War Exhibit 9-12, 2014 325 Anna Smith Day Festivities 8-27 to City of West West Elko Signature 2014 Celebrating Nevada’s 8-29, 2014 Wendover Wendover 150th Anniversary 326 26th Annual Best in the 8-27 to John Ascuagas Sparks Washoe Official West Nugget Rib Cookoff 9-1, 2014 Nugget PART X

120 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 327 Tri County Fair 8-28 to Agriculture District #3 Winnemucca Humboldt Official 8-31, 2014 328 The 2014 Nevada Burners 8/28/2014 Nathan Heller Black Rock Pershing Signature Photo Shoot - 150 Years! City 329 Union Pacific Battle Born 8-28 to Union Pacific Statewide Statewide Signature Express - Heritage Train 8-30, 2014 330 Numaga Indian Days Powwow 8-29 to Reno Sparks Hungry Valley Washoe Official 8-31, 2014 Indian Colony 331 Fallon Cantaloupe Festival 8-29 to Fallon Festival Fallon Churchill Official 9-1, 2014 Association 332 Elko County Fair Parade 8/29/2014 Elko Lions Club Elko Elko Official 333 87th Annual Labor Day Parade 8/30/2014 Agricultural Winnemucca Humboldt Signature “Happy Birthday Nevada” District #3 334 Civil War Renactment at 8-30 to Tonopah Historic Tonopah Nye Signature Tonopah Historic Mining Park 8-31, 2014 Mining Park 335 Belmont Labor Day Celebration 8/30/2014 Friends of the Belmont Nye Official Belmont Courthouse 336 Fourth Sesquicentennial 9/3/2014 Nevada 150 Carson City Carson City Signature Medallion Striking 337 Elko Classic Car Show 9-5 to 9-6, Elko Convention & Elko Elko Official 2014 Visitors Authority 338 International Camel Races 9-5 to 9-7, Storey County Virginia City Storey Official 2014 339 Great Reno Balloon Race 9-5 to 9-7, Great Reno Reno Washoe Signature 2014 Balloon Race 340 Helen Stewart's 9/6/2014 Friends of the Fort Las Vegas Clark Signature Basket on Display 341 Native American Visiting 9/6/2014 Friends of the Fort Las Vegas Clark Official Artists Series: Everett Pikyavit 342 Flick Ranch Project 9/6/2014 Flick Ranch Project Reno Washoe Official Book Sale and Social 343 Home Means Nevada 15th 9/6/2014 Reno High Rollers Reno Washoe Signature Annual Model Contest Model Club 344 Daughters of the Confederacy 9/6/2014 Joseph Moore Las Vegas Clark Signature - Nevada's Road to Statehood Graham Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy 345 County Fiscal Officers 9-9 to 9-11, County Fiscal Winnemucca Humboldt Official Association Conference 2014 Officers Association 346 History of Nevada with 9/10/2014 Lambda Business Las Vegas Clark Official Mark Hall-Patton Association 347 National Championship 9-10 to Reno Air Race Reno Washoe Official Air Races 9-14, 2014 Association 348 9/11 Commemorative Dinner 9/12/2014 SNRW Minden Douglas Official 349 4th Annual Victorian 9/13/2014 High Desert Steam Virginia City Storey Official Steampunk Ball "Traveling to Futures Past" 350 9/11 Memorial Mt. 9/13/2014 Dave Womack Hawthorne Mineral Official Grant Challenge 351 Tractors & Truffles 9/13/2014 Fallon Convention & Fallon Churchill Official Tourism Authority 352 Dr. Belladonna's Spirits of 9/13/2014 Asha World Dancers Virginia City Storey Official the Wild, Wild West Revival

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 121 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 353 Nevada Sons of the 9/13/2014 Nevada Sons of the Las Vegas Clark Signature American Revolution 50th American Revolution Anniversary Dinner 354 Fiesta Las Vegas Latino 9-13 to Fiesta Las Vegas LLC Las Vegas Clark Official Parade & Festival 9-14, 2014 355 Nevada Cadet Band 9/14/2014 Washoe County Reno Washoe Official Library System 356 Nevada State Assessor's 9-16 to Lander County Battle Lander Official Fall Conference 9-18, 2014 Mountain 357 Nevada 150 Multi-Faith 9/17/2014 Nevada 150 Carson City Carson City Signature Prayer Service 358 Drinkable Reno's Epic Local, 9/18/2014 Drinkable Reno Reno Washoe Official Local Craft Beer Dinner 359 Spellbinder 2014 9/18/2014 Northern Nevada Reno Washoe Signature Literacy Council 360 Main Street Gardnerville 9/18/2014 Main Street Gardnerville Douglas Signature “Happy Birthday Gardnerville Nevada” Wine Walk 361 Governor's Points of 9/18/2014 Commission on Las Vegas Clark Official Light Awards Community Service 362 Counties in Nevada's History: 9/19/2014 Nevada Association Carson City Carson City Signature An Afternoon of Stories of Counties 363 Music, History, and Celebration 9/19/2014 Nevada Association Carson City Carson City Signature with Nevada's Counties of Counties 364 Governor's Conference on 9/19/2014 Nevada Department Las Vegas Clark Official Small Business 2014 of Business and Industry 365 McAvoy Layne as Mark Twain 9/19/2014 Eureka County Eureka Eureka Signature 366 State Parks Dutch Oven 9/20/2014 Nevada State Parks Panaca Lincoln Official Cook Off Finale 367 Dangberg Ranch Tour and Talk 9/20/2014 Nevada Architectural Minden Douglas Official History Alliance 368 Native American Storytelling 9/20/2014 Nevada Sage Reno Washoe Official and Dance Event Waldorf School 369 Cookout at the Cookhouse 9/20/2014 Lander County Battle Lander Official Historical Society Mountain 370 Pinenut Festival Powwow 9-20 to Walker River Schurz Mineral Official 9-21, 2014 Paiute Tribe 371 Renner Farm Corn Maze 9-20 to Renner Farm Smith Lyon Signature and Pumpkin Patch 11-1, 2014 372 Edible Pedal 100 9/21/2014 Edible Pedal Washoe Valley Washoe Official 373 Reno the Biggest Little City 9-21 to Washoe County Reno Washoe Official in Hollywood Movie Series 11-2, 2014 Library System 374 Celebrating 33 Years of 9/22/2014 Tahoe Rim Trail Reno Washoe Official the Tahoe Rim Trail Association 375 Nevada Sesquicentennial 9/22/2014 Nevada 150 Las Vegas Clark Signature All Star Concert 376 55th Annual Nevada 9-23 to Nevada League North Las Clark Official League of Cities and 9-25, 2014 of Cities and Vegas Municipalities Conference Municipalities 377 Empty Bowls 2014 9/24/2014 Community Reno Washoe Official Food Pantry 378 Harold's Club or Bust 9-25 and Washoe County Reno Washoe Official

PART X 10-7, 2014 Library

122 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 379 Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival 9-25 to Ruby Mountain Spring Creek Elko Signature 9-28, 2014 Hot Air Inc. 380 Pahrump Fall Festival 9-25 to Town of Pahrump Pahrump Nye Official 9-28, 2014 381 Circle Nevada - See 9-25 to Tours of Distinction Statewide Statewide Signature Your Nevada Tour 9-29, 2014 382 UNR Homecoming 2014 9-25 to Associated Students Reno Washoe Signature "150 Years of Nevada" 10-4, 2014 of the University of Nevada 383 Dirty Nasty Mud Race 9/27/2014 Larry Skaggs Logandale Clark Official 384 St. Augustine's CC 9/27/2014 Jan Morrison Austin Lander Signature Architectural Salvage & Dedication Celebration 385 150 Years of 9/27/2014 Nevada Women's Reno Washoe Signature Fashionable History History Project 386 Reno Harvest of Homes Tour 9/27/2014 Historic Reno Reno Washoe Official Preservation Society 387 National Public Lands Day 9/27/2014 Partners In Logandale Clark Official at Logandale Trails Conservation 388 Vegas Cultural History: 9/27/2014 Nevada Council for Las Vegas Clark Official The Golden Era History Education 389 Belmont Courthouse 9/27/2014 E Clampus Vitus Belmont Nye Signature Plaque Unveiling 390 “Great Basin National 9/27/2014 Washoe County Reno Washoe Official Park: Revisited”reception Library System with Lady Jill Mueller 391 Pahrump Fall Festival 9/27/2014 Town of Pahrump Pahrump Nye Signature Parade - Nevada’s 150th Year Sesquicentennial 392 Always Lost: A Meditation 9/27 to Nevada State Las Vegas Clark Official on War Exhibit 10-27, 2014 Museum, Las Vegas 393 Corley Ranch Pumpkin Patch 9-27 to Corley Ranch Gardnerville Douglas Signature 10-31, 2014 394 Andelin Family Farm Pumpkin 9-27 to Andelin Family Farm Sparks Washoe Signature Patch and Corn Maze 11-1, 2014 395 94th Annual Genoa Candy 9-27 to Town of Genoa Genoa Douglas Official Dance Arts and Crafts Faire 9-28, 2014 396 Galena Fest 9/28/2014 Galena Fest, Inc Reno Washoe Official 397 Reno's Dark Underbelly 9/28/2014 Washoe County Reno Washoe Official of Prostitution and Drugs Library System from 1900-1950 398 Always Lost: A Meditation 9-28 to Nevada State Museum Las Vegas Clark Official on War Exhibit 10-27, 2014 399 Nevada Maize Maze 10-1 to Lattin Farms Fallon Churchill Official 10-31, 2014 400 Lazy P Farm's Fall Farm Festival 10-1 to Lazy P Farm Winnemucca Humboldt Signature 10-31, 2014 401 BLM Nevada 150 10-1 to Bureau of Land Statewide Statewide Signature Geocaching Project 10-31, 2014 Management-Nevada 402 Manufacturing in Nevada 10-1 to NNDA Sparks Washoe Official 10-3, 2014 403 Home Means Nevada 10-1 to Washoe County Reno Washoe Official 10-29, 2014 Library System

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 123 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 404 Las Vegas Bikefest 10-2 to ConvExx Las Vegas Clark Official 10-5, 2014 405 Artwork Inspired by National 10/2/2014 Red Rock Canyon Reno Washoe Official Conservation Lands in Interpretive Nevada Reception Association & Friends of Black Rock 406 Nevada Sesquicentennial 10/3/2014 City of Winnemucca Winnemucca Humboldt Signature Mayor’s Ball 407 Fastest Gun Alive World 10-3 to Cowboy Fast Draw Fallon Churchill Official Championships Fast Draw 10-5, 2014 Association 408 Moapa Valley Corn Maze 10-3 to Moapa Valley Farms Moapa Clark Official 10-31, 2014 409 The Desert Winds 10/4/2014 The Desert Winds North Las Clark Official COLORATIONS: Indigo Concert Vegas 410 NV150 Western 10/4/2014 Sparks Heritage Sparks Washoe Signature Heritage Festival Museum 411 150 Years of Education Event 10/4/2014 Nevada 150 Sparks Washoe Signature 412 Las Vegas Pop Culture 10/4/2014 Las Vegas Pop Las Vegas Clark Official Walking Tour Downtown Culture Tours 413 Reno Celtic Celebration 10-4 to Celtic Celebration Inc. Reno Washoe Official 10-5, 2014 414 Lyon County Fly In and 10-4 to Lyon County Fly Silver Springs Lyon Official Punkin Chucking 10-5, 2014 In Committee 415 Nature's Rock Gardens 10-4 to Washoe County Reno Washoe Official 10-11, 2014 Library 416 Hot Springs: A Closer 10-4 to Washoe County Reno Washoe Official Look at Stay Away 10-11, 2014 Library 417 The Las Vegas Numismatic 10/4/2014 Las Vegas Las Vegas Clark Official Society Celebrates Nevada's Numismatic Society Sesquicentennial 418 Haunted Ghost Trains 10-4 to Nevada Northern Ely White Pine Official 10-25, 2014 Railway 419 Cowboy Trail Farms 10/8/2014 Friends of the Fort Las Vegas Clark Official Market at the Fort 420 The Rich Railroad History 10/10/2014 Washoe County Sparks Washoe Official of Reno-Sparks Lecture Library 421 Las Vegas Hall of Fame 10/10/2014 Las Vegas Golf Las Vegas Clark Official Night of Induction Hall of Fame 422 Nevada--A Play by 10-10 to UNLV Nevada Las Vegas Clark Signature David Kranes 10-19, 2014 Conservatory Theatre 423 Park to Park Pedal- 10/11/2014 Nevada State Parks Caliente Lincoln Official Extreme Nevada 100 424 70th Anniversary Celebration 10/11/2014 The Huntridge Las Vegas Clark Official of the Huntridge Theatre Foundation 425 Eldorado Great Italian Festival 10-11 to Eldorado Hotel Reno Washoe Official 10-12, 2014 & Casino 426 Classix Two Home Means 10-11 to Reno Philharmonic Reno Washoe Signature Nevada Concert 10-14, 2014 Association 427 There’s No Lake on Lake Street 10/12/2014 Washoe County Reno Washoe Official Author Presentation & Signing Library System 428 Makers - Nevada 10/15/2014 Women's Research Las Vegas Clark Signature Women in History Institute of Nevada 429 Nevada Pony Express 10-16 to White Pine, Lander Statewide Statewide Signature

PART X 10-17, 2014 and Eureka Counties

124 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 430 Vegas Valley Book Festival 10-16 to Nevada Humanities Las Vegas Clark Official 10-18, 2014 431 Celebration of Nevada’s 150th 10/18/2014 TACH International, Reno Washoe Official Birthday & Festival of Diwali Inc 432 Carson City Ghost Walk 10/18/2014 Mary Bennett Carson City Carson City Official 433 Las Vegas Ultra Marathon 10/18/2014 Desert Sky Las Vegas Clark Signature Run & Relay Adventures 434 Nevada 150 Celebration 10/21/2014 Associated Students Reno Washoe Signature on the Quad of the University of Nevada 435 Orginal 1874 University of 10/22/2014 Rotary Club of Elko Elko Elko Signature Nevada Bell Restoration Dedication 436 East Lynne 10/23/2014 University of Reno Washoe Signature Nevada, Reno 437 The Mormons in Northern 10/23/2014 Washoe County Reno Washoe Official Nevada: Influence & Historical Library System Significance Lecture 438 Open Spaces and Special Places 10-23 to Nevada Land Trust Reno Washoe Official 10-26, 2014 439 The Last U.S. Mail Stage 10-23 to Silver Stage Players Elko Elko Signature Robbery: A Mellerdrammer 11-1, 2014 of Truth & Fiction 440 PDOP Pumpkin Days 10-24 to Pahrump Disability Pahrump Nye Official 10-26, 2014 Outreach Program 441 Duke's Place 10-24 to Sierra Nevada Ballet Carson City Carson City Signature 11-1, 2014 442 Get Outdoors Nevada Day 10/25/2014 Outside Las Vegas North Las Clark Official Foundation Vegas 443 Nevadaween 10/25/2014 Friends of the Fort Las Vegas Clark Official 444 Bullfrog Mining District 10/25/2014 Strozzi VFW Beatty Nye Signature Poker Run: Celebrating Post 12108 Nevada's Sesquicentennial 445 Re-Enactment of the Helen 10/25/2014 Friends of the Fort Las Vegas Clark Signature J. Stewart Land Deed and Las Vegas Paiute Tribe 446 Nevada 150 Concert 10/26/2014 Carson City Carson City Carson City Signature Symphony Association 447 Nevada Governor’s 10-27 to Nevada Commission Reno Washoe Official Conference on Tourism 10-29, 2014 on Tourism 448 4th Annual Governor’s 10/28/2014 Nevada Day Inc. Reno Washoe Official Nevada Day Banquet 449 Sesquicentennial 10/28/2014 City of Elko Elko Elko Signature Sagebrush Dedication 450 Nevada Sesquicentennial 10/29/2014 Nevada Secretary Carson City Carson City Official Cakewalk of State 451 Sesquicentennial Honoring 10/30/2014 Nevada Indian Carson City Carson City Signature Reception for the Centennial Commission Indian Princess Contestants 452 Nevada Sings 10/30/2014 Nevada 150 Statewide Statewide Signature 453 Nevada Commission on P.O.S.T. 10/30/2014 Nevada Commission Carson City Carson City Official Graduation Ceremony on Peace Officers' Standards and Training

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 125 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 454 Frankie Moreno and Gilbert 10/30/2014 Nevada 150 Las Vegas Clark Signature Magnet School Recording of "Home Means Nevada" 455 Springs Preserve NV150 Event 10/30/2014 Springs Preserve Las Vegas Clark Signature 456 Las Vegas Nevada Day Parade 10/31/2014 City of Las Vegas Las Vegas Clark Signature 457 Celebrating Nevada 10/31/2014 Springs Preserve Las Vegas Clark Signature 458 Southwest Battle Born Flight 10/31/2014 Southwest Airlines Statewide Statewide Signature 459 Old Nevada Days at 10/31/2014 Horses 4 Kids Las Vegas Clark Signature Tule Springs 460 Elko Nevada Day Parade 10/31/2014 Elko Knights of Elko Elko Signature Columbus 461 Virginia City’s 10/31/2014 Storey County Virginia City Storey Signature Statehood Parade 462 Carson City Historical 10/31/2014 Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Official East-Side Tour 463 Reception to Unveil 10/31/2014 Comstock Foundation Gold Hill Storey Signature "Nine Cheers for the for History and Silver State" Painting Culture 464 NV150 Masquerade Ball 10/31/2014 Storey County Virginia City Storey Signature 465 City of Fallon Celebrate's 10/31/2014 City of Fallon Fallon Churchill Signature Nevada's 150th 466 "22nd Annual Observance 10/31/2014 Nevada State Library Carson City Carson City Official of the Nevada State and Archives Constitution" 467 Fireman's Dance 10/31/2014 City of Fallon Fallon Churchill Official 468 Free Admission to all 10/31/2014 Nevada State Statewide Statewide Official Nevada State Museums Museums 469 Nevada 150 Art Exhibit of 10/31/2014 Silver City Arts Silver City Lyon Signature Historic Silver City, Nevada 470 Nevada Day McKeen Motor 10/31/2014 Nevada State Carson City Carson City Official Car Rides at Nevada State Railroad Museum Railroad Museum 471 Sesquicentennial 10/31/2014 Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Signature Steampunk Ball 472 National Day of Remembrance 10/31/2014 National Atomic Las Vegas Clark Official for Nuclear Weapons Workers Testing Museum 473 Logandale Fall Festival 10-31 to Rik Eide Logandale Clark Official 11-1, 2014 474 Nevada Day Lone Mountain 10-31 to Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Official Cemetery Tour 11-1, 2014 475 Beatty Days 10-31 to Beatty Chamber Beatty Nye Official 11-2, 2014 of Commerce 476 La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow 10-31 to Washoe Tribe Carson City Carson City Official 11-2, 2014 of NV & CA 477 Great Basin Native Market 10-31 to California Trail Elko Elko Official 11-2, 2014 Interpretive Center 478 Nevada Day Parade 11/1/2014 Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Signature 479 NV 150 Motorcycle 11/1/2014 Las Vegas Harley Las Vegas Clark Signature Raffle Drawing Davidson 480 Nevada Day Governor's 11/1/2014 Governor's Mansion Carson City Carson City Official Mansion Tour PART X

126 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 481 41st Annual Nevada Day 11/1/2014 Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Official World Championship Single Jack Drilling Contest 482 Celebrate Nevada 150 11/1/2014 Church of Jesus Carson City Carson City Signature BBQ and Quilt Show Christ of Latter- Day Saints 483 FamFest 11/1/2014 Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Official 484 Lt. Governor's Annual Chili Feed 11/1/2014 Lt. Governor's Office Carson City Carson City Official 485 Native American Visiting 11/1/2014 Friends of the Fort Las Vegas Clark Official Artists Series: Gerald Pinto 486 Nevada Day Beard Contest 11/1/2014 Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Official 487 Morse Code Sending of the 11/1/2014 Sierra Nevada Carson City Carson City Signature Nevada State Constitution Amateur Radio to Presdent Lincoln Society 488 Telegraph Square Block Party 11/1/2014 Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Official 489 Honest Abe's Imagination 11/1/2014 Nevada Museum Reno Washoe Signature Celebration of Art 490 Nevada Garden Clubs 11/1/2014 Nevada Garden Club Las Vegas Clark Official Fall Conference 491 RE/MAX Nevada Day 11/1/2014 Nevada Day Inc. Carson City Carson City Signature Balloon Launch 492 Hill Street Celebration 11/1/2014 1864 Tavern Reno Washoe Signature Proclamation 493 Nevada 150th Birthday 11/1/2014 Hope Link of Henderson Clark Signature Celebration Southern Nevada 494 25th Annual Nevada 11/1/2014 Tahoe Mountain Carson City Carson City Official Day Classic Milers 495 19th Annual and Las 11-1 to Lonnie Hammargren Las Vegas Clark Official Hammargren Home of 11-2, 2013 Nevada History Open House 496 Civil War Days in the 11-1 to Southern Nevada Blue Diamond Clark Official Battle Born State 11-2, 2014 Living History Association 497 "The 23rd Annual Southern 11-1 to Southern Paiute Moapa Clark Official Paiute Veterans 11-2, 2014 Veterans Association Pow-Wow" 498 Pioneer Awards 11/6/2014 NNDA Carson City Carson City Signature 499 All for the Union Symposium 11-6 to University of Reno Washoe Signature 11-7, 2014 Nevada, Reno 500 Mineral County Time 11/8/2014 Mineral County Hawthorne Mineral Signature Capsule Dedication Museum 501 2014 Nevada State 11-8 to Carson Tigersharks Carson City Carson City Official Swimming Championships 11-11, 2014 502 From Fascism to Freedom: 11/9/2014 Temple Beth Sholom Las Vegas Clark Official Remembering Kristallnacht 503 American Indian 11/15/2014 Nevada Indian Carson City Carson City Official Achievement Awards Commission Banquet & Silent Auction 504 “Battle for Fremont Cannon” 11/29/2014 Nevada and Las Vegas Clark Official Nevada vs. UNLV Football Game UNLV Athletics 505 Nevada State Veterans 12/15/2014 Nevada 150 Carson City Carson City Signature Wall Plaque Unveiling and Time Capsule Dedication

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 127 Approved Legacy Projects

# Nevada 150 Legacy Projects Date Sponsoring Organization City County Completed 1 Nevada 150 Website September Nevada 150 Statewide Statewide 2013 2 Restoration of Historic October 2013 Churchill Arts Council Fallon Churchill Lariat Motel Sign 3 Admiral Halsey's Saddle October 2013 Nevada State Museum Carson City Carson City 4 Nevada EMS History Book March 2014 Elwood L. Schmidt Statewide Statewide 5 Nevada Hillside Letters Project March 2014 Karen Baggett Statewide Statewide 6 Nevada State Ingot V&T March 2014 Marshal Mint Virginia City Storey Railroad Medallions 7 John Livermore Medallion November The Tonopah Historic Mining Park Tonopah Nye 2013 8 Battle Mountain History Book Summer 2014 Lander County Historical Battle Lander Society and Museum Mountain 9 150 years of Nevada Medicine: Summer 2014 "Dr. Robert Daugherty and Dr. Statewide Statewide Nevada’s Men and Women Healers Anton Sohn " 10 Nevada Women’s Legacy – 150 Ongoing Women of Diversity Statewide Statewide Years of Excellence Productions, Inc 11 A Portrait of Latinos in Southern January 2014 Latin Chamber of Commerce Las Vegas Clark Nevada: 1986-2014 of Nevada, Inc. 12 Reno Historical App 5-19-14 UNR Special Collections Reno Washoe Department 13 Planting of Trees at Historic 5-10-14 Friends of the Dangberg Rach Minden Douglas Dangberg Ranch 14 Commemorative Nevada 150 Book 6-12-14 Nevada 150 Statewide Statewide

15 Wendover Will Repainting 6-13-14 City of West Wendover West Elko Wendover 16 Restoration of 40 Mile Spring 2013 Nevada Westerners Corral 40 Mile Churchill Desert Monument Desert 17 Von Schmidt’s Survey of July Sierra County Board Verdi Washoe the Nevada Border of Supervisors 18 USS Nevada Memorial Plaque 7-11-14 Nevada 150 Carson City Carson City 19 Panaca Founders Statue 7-26-14 Town of Panaca Panaca Lincoln 20 Aurora Military Veterans 8-9-14 Mineral County Museum Aurora Mineral Memorial Monument 21 50th Anniversary of The Beatles 8-12-14 Las Vegas Convention Las Vegas Clark Las Vegas Concert Plaque and Visitors Authority 22 Sesquicentennial Sagebrush Art Piece September City of Elko Elko Elko 2013 23 City of Elko Time Capsule September City of Elko Elko Elko 2013 24 Christmas in Nevada book 9-9-14 Patricia D. Cafferata Statewide Statewide 25 St. Augustine's Cultural Center 9-27-14 St. Augustine's Cultural Center Austin Lander 26 Original 1874 University of 10-22-14 Elko Rotary Club Elko Elko Nevada Bell Tower Restoration PART X

128 # Nevada 150 Legacy Projects Date Sponsoring Organization City County Completed 27 "Nine Cheers for the Silver State" 10-31-14 Comstock Foundation for Virginia City Storey painting by Steven Saylor History and Culture 28 Elko Saddle 10-31-14 Elko Convention and Elko Elko Visitors Authority 29 Churchill County Time Capsule 10-31-14 Churchill County Museum Fallon Churchill 30 Restoration of Nevada October 2014 Nevada 150 Statewide Statewide State Historic Markers 31 Restoration of Centennial October 2014 Old Spanish Trail Association Clark County Clark OST Markers 32 Three Kids Mine Painting October 2014 Henderson Historical Society Henderson Clark 33 Home Means Nevada Project January 2014 Reno Philharmonic Reno Washoe 34 Historical Nevada Diorama October 2014 Dan Mooney & Greg Melton Carson City Carson City 35 Nevada 150 Time Capsule(s) October 2014 Nevada 150 Statewide Statewide 36 Mineral County Time Capsule 11-8-14 Mineral County Museum Hawthorne Mineral 37 Nevada State Veterans 11-11-14 Nevada 150 Carson City Carson Memorial Plaque City

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 129 Approved Exhibits and Programs

# Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 1 One Is Silver, the Other Is October 2013 Nevada Arts Council Statewide Statewide Exhibit Gold: Celebrating 25 Years to October of the Nevada Folklife 2014 Apprentice Program 2 Wally’s World: The Loneliest October 2013 Nevada Arts Council Statewide Statewide Exhibit Art Collection in Nevada to October 2014 3 Geographical Divides: October 2013 Nevada Arts Council Statewide Statewide Exhibit Finding Common Ground to October 2014 4 Honest Horses: A Portrait of October 2013 Nevada Arts Council Statewide Statewide Exhibit the Mustang in the Great Basin to October 2014 5 Humanities on the Road: October 2013 Nevada Humanities Statewide Statewide Program Nevada Speakers Series to October 2014 6 Online Nevada Encyclopedia October 2013 Nevada Humanities Statewide Statewide Program to October 2014 7 Radio Series with October 2013 Nevada Humanities & Statewide Statewide Program Nevada Public Radio to October Nevaa Public Radio 2014 8 Welcome to Las Vegas, October 2013 Clark County Museum Henderson Clark Exhibit Arizona Exhibit to October 2014 9 "Hidden Cave" Documentary October 2013 University of Fallon Churchill Program Nevada, Reno 10 Reno Philharmonic Home November Reno Philharmonic Statewide Statewide Program Means Nevada Project 2013 to October 2014 11 Sierra Watercolor Society’s 11-6-13 to Sierra Watercolor Reno Washoe Exhibit “Battle Born Nevada 12-18-13 Society Proud 150th” Exhibit 12 Can You Dig It Building 12-4-13 to UNR Special Reno Washoe Exhibit Nevada Exhibit 1-31-14 Collections Department 13 Moon Rocks Exhibit at 12-13-14 UNR W. M. Keck Reno Washoe Exhibit W. M. Keck Museum to February Museum 2014 14 Always Lost: A Meditation January 2014 Nevada Department Statewide Statewide Exhibit on War Exhibit to October of Veterans Services 2014 15 Reno Nevada 150 Video Series January 2014 City of Reno Reno Washoe Program to October 2014 16 Nevada's First Constitution January 2014 Mineral County Hawthorne Mineral Exhibit (1863-1864) to October Museum 2014 17 "Battle Born, Nevada Proud" January 2014 James Lee Reeves Virginia City Storey Program song by James Lee Reeves to October 2014 PART X

130 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 18 "The Dame Nevada" Poem January 2014 Waddie Mitchel Statewide Statewide Program by Waddie Mitchell to October 2014 19 MAKERS: Women in January 2014 Women's Research Statewide Statewide Program Nevada History to October Institute of Nevada 2014 20 150 Years of Nevada Stories 1-17-14 to Nevada Historical Reno Washoe Exhibit told through Collections 5-31-14 Society 21 Masterworks III Battle Born 1/18/2014 Las Vegas Las Vegas Las Vegas Clark Program Nevada Proud Concert Philharmonic 22 Finding Frémont: 1-29-14 to Nevada State Museum Carson City Carson City Exhibit Pathfinder of the West October 2014 23 Rainbow Company Youth February to City of Las Vegas Las Vegas Clark Program Theatre Presents: SPINNING June, 2014 NEVADA’S PAST 24 Making Nevada: Changing February to UNR Special Reno Washoe Exhibit Places and Faces June, 2014 Collections Department 25 "Earthquakes, Chukars and 2-1-14 to May UNR W. M. Keck Reno Washoe Exhibit Millionaires: The 'Mackay Museum Mines' Story." Exhibit 26 Tribal Treasures: Regional 2-7 to 6-30, Clark County Museum Henderson Clark Exhibit Baskets and their Collectors 2014 (1890 - 1930) 27 "Nevada Postcard Memories" 3/1/2014 Bill Migan Statewide Statewide Program Art Piece by Bill Migan 28 University of Nevada March to UNR Cadet Reno Washoe Program Cadet Band October 2014 Marching Band 29 Surveys of the California- April to June Mineral County Hawthorne Mineral Exhibit Nevada State Boundary Exhibit Museum 30 “The Tree of Nevada” 4/1/2014 Art Sistare Carson City Carson City Program Poem by Art Sistare 31 Every Age is an 4-26-14 to Nevada State Las Vegas Clark Exhibit Information Age: 150 October 2014 Museum, Las Vegas Years of Communication in Nevada Exhibit 32 “Sagebrush Celebration” 4/27/2014 Carson City Carson City Carson City Program Song and Concert by Symphony Carson City Symphony Association 33 The Cowboy Sheriff Exhibit 5-6-14 to The Mob Museum Las Vegas Clark Exhibit 10-31-14 34 Elements: Water Painting 5/15/2014 The Desert Winds Las Vegas Clark Program by Misty Scott 35 “Area 51: Myth or Reality” 5-17-14 to National Atomic Las Vegas Clark Exhibit 10-31-14 Testing Museum 36 Strange Things Happen in 5/22/2014 Katarzyna Kochany Pahrump Nye Program Nevada" Short Story 37 Blacksmithing as an Art Classes 5-24-14 to Tonopah Historic Tonopah Nye Program 5-25-14 Mining Park 38 "Moonlit Nevada" Original 5/31/2014 Sharon J. Heher Boulder City Clark Program Watercolor Painting 39 Rupert Precision June Rupert Precision Carson City Carson City Program Gemcutting NV150 Ring Gemcutting

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 131 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 40 Black Rock Desert – High Rock June Friends of the Gerlach Washoe Program Canyon Emigrant Trails NCA Black Rock Artist in Residence Program 41 Ode to Nevada Poem June Laurel Stadler Statewide Statewide Program 42 Planes, Trains and June to Sparks Heritage Reno Washoe Exhibit Automobiles. From Rails to October, 2014 Museum Rockets. Airport Exhibit. 43 Rush to Reno: Millionaires 6-18 to Washoe County Reno Washoe Exhibit in the One Sound State 9-14, 2014 Parks & Rec. 44 "Overture to Adventure" 6-30 to Las Vegas Youth Las Vegas Clark Program Performance in Poland 7-10, 2014 Philharmonic and Germany 45 Bartley Ranch Regional Park 7-1 to 7-31, Washoe County Reno Washoe Exhibit Presents: The “Home Means 2014 Parks & Rec. Nevada” Photo Exhibit 46 When the Lights Dim: Arts and 7-1 to 10-31, UNR Special Reno Washoe Exhibit Entertainment in Nevada 2014 Collections Department 47 Home Means Nevada: Nevada 7-1 to 10-31, Marco Velotta Statewide Statewide Program at 150 Years Project 2014 48 Red Rock Canyon Artist-in- 7-4 to 8-30, Red Rock Canyon Las Vegas Clark Program Residence Program Exhibition 2014 Interpretive Association 49 Wearing History: 100 Years 7-12 to Debbie Session Reno Washoe Exhibit of Fashion in Nevada Exhibit 7-27, 2014 50 "Our Nevada" song 7/21/2014 Burke Scot Beu Statewide Statewide Program by Burke Scot Beu 51 Nevada Pioneer Art Camp 7-21 to VSA Arts of Nevada Reno Washoe Program 7-25, 2014 52 "Panaca the Center of the 7-22 to C. Pete Peterson Panaca Lincoln Program Universe" Original Play 7-25, 2014 53 Nevada in Shades of 7-22 to 9-23 Julie Townsend Las Vegas Clark Exhibit Silver and Gold 54 Nevada: It Ain't Just Vegas, 8-1 to 8-25, Sage Ridge School Reno Washoe Exhibit Baby! orginal play 2014 55 The 36th Star Nevada's 8-2 to 11-2, Nevada Museum Reno Reno Exhibit Journey from Territory to State 2014 of Art 56 50th Anniversary of the 8-8 to 10-4, Sparks Heritage Sparks Washoe Exhibit Wilderness Act Exhibit 2014 Museum 57 Curator’s Choice: Favorites 8-8 to 10-31, Clark County Museum Henderson Clark Exhibit from the Collection 2014 58 Home Means Nevada: 8-12-14 to Nevada Humanities Statewide Statewide Program Folklife in the Silver State 10-31-14 Historic Radio Series 59 The Beatles: Las Vegas 8-12-14 to Las Vegas Convention Las Vegas Clark Exhibit 1964 Exhibit 10-27-15 and Visitors Authority 60 "Back in Heaven" song 9/1/2014 Richard Elloyan Minden Douglas Program by Richard Elloyan 61 “Great Basin National Park: 9-6-14 to Washoe County Reno Washoe Exhibit Revisited” by Lady Jill Mueller 11-1-14 Library System 62 NV Read 2014: “Twenty Miles 9-1-14 to Nevada Center Statewide Statewide Program From a Match”, by Sarah Olds 10-31-14 for the Book 63 Nevada Women’s Legacy - 150 10-1 to Women of Diversity Las Vegas Clark Exhibit Years of Excellence Exhibit 10-30-14 Productions, Inc PART X

132 # Nevada 150 Events Date(s) Sponsoring City County TYPE Organization 64 Corner to Corner: Artwork 10-1 to Bureau of Land Reno Washoe Exhibit Insipired by National 10-31-14 Management-Nevada Conservation Lands in Nevada 65 Mobcast: NV150 Episode 10/22/2014 Mob Museum Las Vegas Clark Program 66 Open Spaces and Special Places 10-23-14 to Nevada Public Reno Washoe Exhibit ~ The Art of Conservation 10-26-14 Lands Trust

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 133 Brookfield School – 100 Index Brown, Robert (Bob) – 6-8, 11, 36, 38, 49, 79, 95, 99 Bryan, Bonnie – 59 Bryan, Richard – 36, 53 “36th Star: Nevada's Journey from Territory to State, The” – 1, 33, 62 Business Manager, Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission (see Baggett, Karen) 50th Anniversary of the Beatles Exhibit – 83 Byington, Mary – 66 “150 Years Strong, Honoring our Past, Envisioning our Future” – 75 1911 Pioneer Picnic – 26 Cafferata, Patricia – 8, 12, 20-22, 38, 42, 49, 53, 76, 78, 95, 97, 99 Cage, Caleb – 46 Adler, Ernie – 46 Callac-Jones, Aloha – 66 Administrative Assistant, Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission (see Tanchek, Alex) Carey, Scott – 9, 99-100 Aepex Energy – 100 Carlsen, Nicole – 91 Agriculture, United States Department of (USDA) – 62 Carson City Board of Supervisors – 72 Forest Service – 62, 68 Carson City Nevada Day Parades – 9, 19, 27, 36-37, 61, 65-66, 72, 82, 88, 100 Natural Resource Conservation Service – 62 Carson City Symphony – 26 All Class Churchill County Reunion – 73 Carson City Visitors Bureau – 82 “All for the Union” – 70 Carson-Tahoe Hospital – 29 Allison, Mackenzie, Pavlakis – 100 Carter, Emily (West Wendover Mayor) – 77 “Always Lost: A Mediation on War” – 71 Carter, Esther – 35-36 American Indian Achievement Award Banquet and Silent Auction – 66 Cash America/Super Pawn – 22, 97 Amerigas Propane – 100 Cashman, Tim – 23 Amodei, Mark (United States Congressman) – 29, 93 Celebrating 150 Years of Nevada Heritage – 76 “An Afternoon of Stories” – 78 Centennial Indian Princesses – 66 Andelin Family Farm – 27, 62 Central Pacific Railroad – 30 Andress, Don – 23 Chau-Duong, Chaunsey – 35-36, 99, 100 Anna Smith Day (West Wendover) – 77 Chocolate Shoppe, The – 88 Artist-in-Residency – 60 Christmas on the Comstock – 81 Associated Press – 106, 107 Churchill Arts Council – 73 Atlantis Hotel Casino – 22, 97 Churchill County Museum – 73 Cirque du Soleil – 32 Baggett, Karen – 9, 99-100 Clark County Department of Aviation – 79 Barrick Gold Corporation – 7, 22, 97 Clark County Museum – 79 Barton, Peter – 6, 43, 100 Coeur Mining, Inc – 21, 22, 43, 97 Battle Born Birthday Cake Celebration – 21, 29, 76 Coeur Rochester (also see "Coeur Mining, Inc.") “Battle Born Nevada Proud” Exhibit – 26 Comstock Foundation for History and Culture – 36 Battle Mountain Cookhouse Museum – 52 Comstock Gold Mill Museum – 81 Beasley Broadcasting – 92 Comstock Mining, Inc – 8 Beck, Amy – 91 Comstock Preservation District – 36, 81 Bennett, Dana – 52, 100 Conner, Jim – 36 Bilbray, James – 28, 44, 62 Conner, Rose – 36 Bishop Manogue Catholic High School – 37 Corley Ranch – 27 Borges, Dianna – 99 Corn Mazes – 27, 62 Bowers Mansion Regional Park – 81 Cox Communications – 36, 106

BroadwayPART X in the Hood – 32 Craig Ranch Regional Park – 75

134 Creative Culture Insignia, LLC – 88 Crowell, Robert (Mayor) – 72 Faiss Foley Warren Public Relations and Government Affairs – 7 Crumrine Gold & Silversmiths – 89 Fenimore, David – 70 Cruz, Calista – 66 Ferralgas – 100 CVT Gilbert Magnet School – 32 Ferraro Group, The – 100 Figler, Dayvid – 42 D4 Advanced Media – 40, 94-95, 99 “Finding Fremont: Pathfinder of the West” – 62, 68 “Dame Nevada” Poem – 1, 32, 39, 44-45, 68, 82, 85 Fireman's Dance (Fallon) – 73 Damonte Ranch – 36 “First Ladies First” – 26 Defense, United States Department of – 61 Flag Store, The – 88-89 Naval Air Station Fallon – 61 Fletcher, Rachel – 23 Navy, Department of – 61 Fox, Michelle – 23, 99-100 Navy Band Northwest – 36, 61 Frederick, Linda – 99-100 Deschutes Historical Museum – 68 Free Concert in the Park (Fallon) – 73 Desert Sky Adventures – 88 Fremont, John C – 68 Dickensheets, Scott – 42 Fringe Festival (Scotland) – 27, 84 “Discover Nevada State Parks” Day – 65 Donahoe, Patrick – 62 Garcia, G.S/J.M. Capriola Company – 1, 36, 39, 82 Driggs, Holly – 100 Geocaching – 60 Dunlap, John – 94 Get Outdoors Nevada Day (City of North Las Vegas) – 75 Dutch Oven Cook-Off Finale – 65 Gibbons, Dawn – 59 Glendale Schoolhouse – 76 Eagle Energy – 100 Glenn, Valerie – 90 Earhart, Wally – 99 Gold Hill Depot – 36 “East Lynne” – 70 Goldfield Days and Land Auction – 27 East, Tiffany – 90-91 Goodman, Oscar – 8, 12, 99 E.L. Wiegand Foundation – 33 Governor's Conference on Small Business – 64 Elko City Arts & Culture Board – 73 Governor's Proclamation – 37, 39, 48-49, 101 Elko City Council – 73 Granite Propane Service – 100 Elko Convention and Visitors Authority – 8, 36, 73, 82 Great Basin National Park – 43 Elko County Commission – 73 Great Reno Balloon Race – 27 Elko Daily Free Press – 91, 107 Green, Michael – 42 Elko Knights of Columbus Council #2511 – 36, 73 Green, Tracey – 63 Elko Nevada Day Parade – 36, 73 Guinn, Dema – 36, 59 Elloyen, Richard – 78 Emancipation Proclamation – 1, 33, 62 Halsey Saddle – 68 Erquiaga, Dale – 56, 76 Harley-Davidson Street Glide Motorcycle – 23, 69, 88, 95 Events and Community Relations Manager, Nevada Hawthorne Ordnance Museum – 80 Sesquicentennial Commission (see Carey, Scott) Heck, Joe (United States Congressman) – 93 “Every Age is an Information Age: 150 Years Helldorado Days Rodeo & Parade – 74 of Communication in Nevada” – 68 Heller, Dean (United States Senator) – 28-29, 37, 79, 83, 93 Executive Director, Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission (see Kelley, Kara) Heller, Lynne – 37 Executive Order #2012-02: Establishing a Planning Henderson Library District – 74 Committee for the 150th Anniversary of Nevada's Heritage Bank of Nevada – 100 Admission to the Union – 6, 102-103 Hicks, A.J. “Bud” – 6, 8-9, 13, 20-22, Executive Order #2013-02: Establishing the Nevada 29, 41, 46, 49, 86, 97, 99 Sesquicentennial Commission – 8, 104-105 Hillery Charitable Trust – 22, 97

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 135 Historic Fourth Ward School Museum – 81 Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority – 79, 83 Holmes, Clint – 32 Las Vegas Distillary – 89 Home Means Nevada (song) – 1, 34, 47, 76, 84 Las Vegas Harley-Davidson – 22-23, 69, 88, 97 Home Means Nevada Concert – 26 Las Vegas Metro Chamber of Commerce – 97 Home Means Nevada Radio Series – 68 Las Vegas Nevada Day Parade – 22, 35-36, 65, 72, 74, 82-83, 87, 95 Hometown Hero Fun Run & Walk (Fallon) – 73 Las Vegas Philharmonic – 26 Hopple, Ken – 43 Las Vegas Review-Journal – 8, 38, 91, 106 Horsford, Steven (United States Congressman) – 93 Las Vegas Sands – 22, 97 “How to Say Sesquicentennial" Video – 82 Las Vegas Sun – 91, 106-107 Humboldt Sun – 91, 107 Lattin Farms – 27 Laxalt, Kathleen “Neena” – 6, 8-9, 11, Independence Day Jubilee Celebration 20, 36-37, 41, 49, 95, 99 (City of North Las Vegas) – 75 Laxalt, Robert – 53 Interior, U.S. Department of – 60 Layne, McAvoy – 54-55, 72, 99 Bureau of Land Management – 60, 68, 95 Lazy P – 27 National Park Service – 55, 57, 60 Legislative Counsel Bureau Gift Shop – 88-89 International Camel Races – 81 Levin, Laura – 94 International Gaming Technology (IGT) – 22, 97 Lewis, Jerry – 32 “Light the Lariat” – 73 J.M. Capriola Company/G.S. Garcia – 1, 36, 39, 82 List, Kathy – 59 Jim Butler Days – 27 List, Robert – 36, 53 John C. Fremont Symposium – 68 JT Basque Bar and Dining Room – 88 Mackay Mansion – 81 Jubilee! – 32 MacKenzie, Christopher – 100 Mandio, Brian – 94, 100 K. Neena Laxalt Consulting – 8 Mark Twain Elementary School – 56 Kaiser, Keith – 61 Martin, Myron – 8, 15, 21, 32, 36, 49, 59, 99 Kasinger, John – 53 McAuliffe, MaryAnn – 6 Kelley, Kara – 9, 22, 35, 97, 99-100 McCarran International Airport (Clark County Kintop, Jeff – 78 Department of Aviation) – 79, 83, 93 Kirk, Andrew – 6, 8, 14, 36, 49, 54-55, 58, 95, 99 McDonald Carano Wilson, LLP – 8, 23, 97 Kiva Energy – 100 McGinness, Mike (State Senator) – 6, 99 KLAS-TV 8 – 106 Meter, Veronica – 35, 90 Kranes, David – 69 MGM Resorts – 22, 97 KRNV – 92, 107 Miller, Bob – 36 Krolicki, Brian (Lieutenant Governor) – 1, 4, 8-10, Miller, Linda – 52, 99 28-29, 31-32, 34, 41, 43, 46-49, 51-52, 65, 68, 71, 77, 79, 83, 87, 91, 99 Miller, Sandy – 59 KSNV-TV 3 – 106 Mineral County Court House – 80 KTNV – 92, 106 Mineral County Museum – 80 KVVU-TV 5 – 106 Mineral County Public Works Department – 80 KXNT – 106 Mission Statement, Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission – 4-5 Mitchell, Lil – 46 Lander County Historical Society – 52 Mitchell, Waddie – 1, 32, 44-45, 68, 82, 85, 95, 99 Laramore, Grayson – 94 Moapa Valley Farms – 27 Las Vegas Centennial , Commission for the – 22, 35, 74, 97 Mob Museum – 83

LasPART X Vegas Centennial History Grant Program – 74 Moore, Susan – 36, 99-100

136 Moreno, Frankie – 32 Nevada National Guard – 41 Mount Rose K-8 School of Languages – 56 Nevada Northern Railway – 31 Muckfest – 81 Nevada Pioneer Proud Picnic – 81 Multi-Faith Prayer Services – 24, 26 Nevada Press Association – 91, 107 “My Nevada 5” – 69 Nevada Propane Dealers – 100 Nevada Quasiqucentennial Commission (also see Nevada 125th Anniversary Commission) National Archives and Records Administration – 62 Nevada Reads Literacy Initiative – 55-56 National Association of State Rural Health Offices – 70 Nevada Rural Health Day – 70 National Basque Festival – 27 Nevada Semicentennial – 38 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering – 27, 44 Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission – 1, 4, 6-8, 20, 22-24, National Historic Preservation Month – 65 34, 38-40, 42-43, 46-47, 50-51, 53-54, 57, 62-65, National History Day in Nevada – 55-56 68-71, 76, 82, 86-87, 90-91, 94-95, 97, 99-100 National Pony Express Re-Ride – 27, 29 Nevada Sesquicentennial Fair (Carson City) – 72 National Travel and Tourism Week – 83 Nevada Sesquicentennial Planning Committee – 6-7, 9, National Trust for Historic Preservation – 58 11, 20-23, 40-42, 51-52, 58, 63, 86, 94-95, 97, 99 Navellier & Associates, Inc – 100 Nevada Sings – 1, 34, 93, 95 Nelson, Lori – 6, 8, 16, 20-22, 35, 49, 90-91, 97, 99 Nevada State Bank – 23 Nevada 125th Anniversary Commission – 38, 41, 47, 89 Nevada 150 Bourbon – 86, 89 Nevada State Departments Nevada 150 Commemorative Stamp Dedication (Fallon) – 73 Administration – 63 Nevada 150 Committee, City of West Wendover – 77 Buildings and Grounds – 63 Nevada 150 Foundation – 6, 8-9, 13, 20-23, Library and Archives – 33, 63 42, 46, 58, 66-67, 88-89, 95 Agriculture, Nevada Department of – 64 Nevada 150 Masquerade Ball – 36, 81 Business and Industry – 64 Nevada 150 Wellness Challenge – 63 Conservation and Natural Resources – 29, 65 Nevada 150th Committee, City of Fallon – 73 Natural Heritage Program – 65 Nevada Appeal – 91, 107 State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) – 42, 58, 65 Nevada Association of Counties – 78 State Parks – 65, 88 Nevada Association Services – 100 Cathedral Gorge State Park – 65 Nevada Authors – 95 Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Park – 29, 46, 65, 88 Nevada Bicentennial – 73, 80 Sand Harbor State Park – 88 Nevada Broadcasters Association – 91, 107 Spring Mountain Ranch State Park – 88 Nevada Centennial Celebration – 37- 38, 41, 63-64, 66, 81, 89 Valley of Fire State Park – 39, 44, 62, 88 Nevada Conservatory Theater – 69 Corrections – 66, 87 Nevada Cultural Affairs Foundation – 23, 67 Silver State Industries – 66, 87 Nevada Day Store, The – 88 Education – 54-56, 95 Nevada Day, 2013 – 6, 29, 72-73, 93 Motor Vehicles – 41, 67 Nevada Day, 2014 – 6, 27, 33, 36-37, 54, 61, Nevada Indian Commission – 8, 66 65-66, 68-69, 72-74, 76, 79, 81-84, 87, 93 Taxation – 23 Nevada Historical Markers – 1, 6, 21, 39, 42 Tourism and Cultural Affairs – 9, 21, 45, 65, 68, 95 Nevada Historical Society – 38, 88 Museums and History – 1, 6, 8-9, 21, 23, Nevada Humanities Chautauqua Festival – 27 28-29, 31, 40, 43, 47, 62, 68, 82, 88, 95 Nevada League of Cities and Municipalities – 75 Nevada Arts Council – 68 Nevada Legislature – 7, 34, 41-42, 46, 51, 67 Transportation – 46, 69 Nevada Magazine – 68, 107 Veterans Services – 71 Nevada Museum of Art – 1, 33, 62

PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 137 Nevada State Society – 26, 93 Reno Navy League – 68 Nevada State Veterans Memorial Plaque – 39, 46, 71 Reno Philharmonic – 26, 99 “Nevada: It Ain't Just Vegas, Baby!” – 27, 84 Reno Philharmonic Brass Quintet – 76 Nevadan Stories – 40, 47, 95 Reno Rodeo – 87 “Nevada's 150 Years of History” – 70 Reno's Family Tree Series – 76 Newman, Donald – 8, 16, 36, 49, 82, 91, 99 Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority – 84, 93 Newmont Mining Corporation – 22, 97 Reno-Tahoe International Airport – 84, 93 Newton, Wayne – 32 Ribeiro Companies, LLC – 100 “Nine Cheers for the Silver State” – 36 Robinson, Hannah – 100 North American Embroidery – 88 Robinson, Matt – 9, 99-100 Northeastern Nevada Museum – 88 Robinson, Pam – 91, 99-100 Northern Nevada Business Weekly – 107 Rossi, Joyce – 56 Nutt, Shannon – 100 Ruby Mountain Specialties – 88 NV Energy – 7, 22, 97 Rupert, Ben – 66 “NV150 @ Your Library” – 81 Rupert, Sherry – 8, 17, 24, 49, 66, 99 NV150 Western Heritage Festival – 76 Nylen, Robert A. – 43 S&S Promotional Group – 89 Safeguard Web and Graphics – 88 Oats Park Art Center – 73 Sage Ridge School – 27, 37, 84 Office of Lieutenant Governor – 21, 65, 99-100 Sanders Family Winery – 87-88 Official Sesquicentennial Poet (see Mitchell, Waddie) Sandoval, Brian (Governor) – 4, 6-9, 20, 22, 24, 28-29, 31-35, 41, 43, 47, 49, 54-55, 62-66, Old Spanish Trail Marker – 29, 65 72, 77, 79, 83, 88-89, 90, 93, 97, 103,105 Olivas, Ted – 6, 99 Sandoval, Kathleen – 29, 35 Opportunity Village, Inc. – 8 Sawyer, Bette – 29 Ormsby Rosser House – 78 Saylor, Steven – 36 Out of the Box Woodworking – 88 Schmidt, Elwood – 53, 78 Schumacher, Geoff – 42 “Panaca the Center of the Universe: The Sempra Energy – 22, 97 History of a Little Town” – 75 Sempra U.S. Gas and Power (see Sempra Energy) Paseo Verde Library – 74 Sesquicentennial Belt Buckles – 37, 86, 88-89 Penn and Teller – 32 Sesquicentennial Events, Projects and Exhibits Piper’s Opera House – 81 Events, Approved Official and Signature – 108-127 Pony Express – 29, 68 Exhibits and Programs, Approved – 130-133 Preserve Nevada – 55, 58, 65 Legacy Projects, Approved – 128-129 Project Coordinator, Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission (see Robinson, Matt) Sesquicentennial Commemorative Book “Nevada: 150 Years in the Silver State” – 1, 6, 28, 39, 42 Public Employees Benefit Program (PEBP) – 63 Sesquicentennial Commemorative Cookies – 86, 88 Sesquicentennial Commemorative Firearms – 87-89 R & R Partners – 8 Sesquicentennial Commemorative Heritage Raffetto, Bertha – 34 Playing Cards – 37, 58, 65 RecordSetters – 34 Sesquicentennial Commemorative Medallions – 9, Reid, Harry (United States Senator) – 28-29 21-22, 28-29, 39, 43, 47, 60, 88, 93-95 Relay for Life (Fallon) – 73 Sesquicentennial Commemorative Poem (see “Dame Nevada”) Renner Farms – 27 Sesquicentennial License Plates – 7, 20-23, 39, 41, 67, 95 Reno Arch – 43 Sesquicentennial Lincoln Bronze Relief – 1, 21, 39, 46 Reno City Council “Home Means Nevada” – 76 Sesquicentennial Postage Stamp – 28, 39, 44, 47, 62

RenoPART X Department of Communications – 76 Sesquicentennial Sagebrush – 73 Reno Gazette-Journal – 91, 107 Sesquicentennial Time Capsules – 9, 21, 39, 47, 63 138 Settelmeyer, James (State Senator) – 89 United States Postal Service (USPS) – 44, 62 Sheep Dip – 27 University of Nevada, Las Vegas – 8, 55, 58, 69-70, 100 Sierra Watercolor Society – 26 Athletic Department – 69 Silver State National Peace Officers Museum – 81 News Center – 69 Smith, Paula – 66 University of Nevada, Reno – 37, 69-70 Smithson, Sarah – 23, 99 Cadet Marching Band – 99 Snell & Wilmer, LLP – 22, 97 Department of History – 70 Snow, Randall – 8, 18, 49, 86, 88, 94, 99 School of Medicine – 70 Snyder, Don – 32 Special Collections and University Archives Department – 70 Sohn, Anton – 53 U.S. Naval Academy Museum – 68 Southern Wine & Spirits – 97 USS Nevada Memorial Restoration – 21, 39, 45, 61 Southwest Airlines – 79, 83-84, 93 Southwest Airlines Battle Born Flight – 79, 83-84 V & T Railroad – 30, 36-37, 81 Sparks City Council – 76 Vaughn Middle School – 45 Sparks Heritage Museum – 76 Vecchio, Claudia – 100 Sparks Hometowne Christmas Parade – 27, 76 Vegas Seven – 106 Spears, Ron – 44, 62 Vegas Valley Book Festival – 26 “Spirit of Nevada” Video – 38, 79 Vero Strategies – 91,99 Springs Preserve – 47 Victor, Benjamin – 46 St. Mary’s Art and Retreat Center – 70, 81 Virginia City Statehood Parade – 36, 61, 81 Station Casinos, LLC – 8, 22, 97 Virginia City Tourism Commission – 81 Stephens Press – 42 Vision Statement, Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission – 4-5 Stephens, Tom – 46 VT Williams & Associates – 23 Stephenson, David – 61 Stewart Father's Day Powwow – 27, 66 Walmart – 22, 97 Stewart, Helen – 46, 99 Washoe Club Haunted Museum – 81 Suburban Propane – 100 Washoe County Library System – 81 “Welcome to Las Vegas, Arizona” – 79 Tahoe Ridge Winery – 88 Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign – 43 Tanchek, Alex – 9, 99-100 Wells Fargo – 22, 43, 73, 97 Teaching with Historic Places – 55, 57 Wells Fargo Stagecoach – 73 Tedford, Ken (Fallon Mayor) – 73 Wells Propane – 100 Territorial Enterprise - Mark Twain Museum – 81 Wendover Will – 43, 77, 88 The Glenn Group – 90-92, 99 West Wendover Independence Day Celebration – 77, 88 The Smith Center – 8, 21, 32, 44, 48, 62, 82 Western Mountain Marketing – 22 The Smith Center Sesquicentennial All-Star Western Nevada College – 71 Concert, – 9, 21, 32, 45, 48, 65, 82 Williams, Roger – 23 The Way It Was Museum – 81 Winnemucca, Sarah – 46, 99 Titus, Deena (United States Congresswoman) – 93 Winters, Kay – 37, 95 Tom, Aletha – 66 Wise, David – 32 Trinity Containers – 100 World Championship Outhouse Races – 81 Turner Gas Company – 100 Wynn Resorts – 22, 97 Twain, Mark – 1, 32, 54-56, 99 Tyson, John – 8, 19, 37, 99 YESCO (Young Electric Sign Company) – 97 Young Chautauqua – 37 Union Pacific – 1, 30-31, 68, 77, 97 Union Pacific Battle Born Express – 1, 30-31, 68, 77 United States Mint – 43 PART X – FULL EVENT LISTING 139 140