History lessons
Dr. Mires shares new book, "Lost Carson City" at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 12:39pm
Event Date:
September 8, 2018 - 2:00pm Dr. Peter Mires will be presenting his newest book "Lost Carson City" at the South Lake Tahoe Library on Saturday, September 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5228" N, 119° 58' 22.2276" W
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Stewart Indian School LTHS Fireside Chat
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/13/2018 - 2:21pm
Event Date:
April 10, 2018 - 7:00pm Presenter Sherry L. Rupert is the Executive Director of the State of Nevada Indian Commission, and the first American Indian woman to be appointed a member of Governor Brian Sandoval’s cabinet. She will share the past and future of this historic institution in Carson City. Established in 1890, the Stewart Indian School was one of the first 25 of hundreds of Indian Boarding Schools instituted across the nation to assimilate American Indian children into mainstream culture. The school was open for 90 years and educated over 30,000 American Indian students in the multi-colored stone structures.
Location
Camp Richardson Historic Lodge
1900 Jameson Beach Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 4.0596" N, 120° 2' 26.9376" W
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SLT flags at half-staff after death of former Councilman Bill Crawford
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 6:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF.: Former City of South Lake Tahoe Councilmember Bill Crawford passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at the age of 82 after a brief illness. In honor of his service to the community, all City flags will be lowered to half-staff through Friday, December 2.
Award-winning author shares stagecoach history lessons amd more at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 10:03am
Event Date:
July 23, 2016 - 3:00pm Join the Friends of the Library as award-winning author Cheryl Anne Stapp presents her newest book, "The Stagecoach in Northern California: Rough Rides, Gold Camps, and Daring Drivers". She lives with her husband in Sacramento and volunteers as a docent at Sutter's Fort State Historic Park. Cheryl has written often about the amazing history that surrounds her. Presented by the Friends of the Library and the Lake Tahoe Historical Society. Book sale and signing to follow. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
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Dangberg Ranch Shared at the SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 3:47pm
Event Date:
April 2, 2016 - 11:00am Curator Mark Jensen returns to share more stories from Carson Valley's historic Dangberg Home Ranch. Just down the hill but centuries away, the family and its influence is incredibly interesting, and Jensen will tell some tales using the park's historic artifacts, photographs and documents. Join the Friends of the Library in partnership with the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for a multimedia history lesson. Free and open to all.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
