Events & Programs - 2009 Calendar of Events

The Douglas County Historical Society invites you to participate in celebrating the best of historic preservation by nominating most deserving of the Douglas County Historical Society Preservation Award.

The Douglas County Historical Society is running a year long photo contest to put together a calendar for 2011. This calendar will contain the winning photos for each month, showing what we who live here think best represents Douglas County in each month.

Each monthly contest closes on the last day of the month, excepting months that end with a Sunday. The contest began in September of 2009 and will conclude in August of 2010 with calendars being available for pre-order in July of 2010.

The 2010 calendar will be available to purchase by the end of October. The 2011 calendar will be available in October of 2010.

 Photo Contest Entry Form

Douglas County Historical Society Swap Meet Swap Meet Application Form

October (CVMCC)

Historical Lecture 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Free)

October 22 (CVIC Hall)

“Haunted Minden Ghost Walk”

Tours 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 p.m. Call 782-2555

October 23 (CVMCC)

“Haunted Gardnerville Ghost Walk”

Tours 6:30, 7:30, & 8:30 p.m. Call 782-2555

October 24

“Haunted Genoa Cemetery Tour”

From 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Call 782-2555

October 25 (CMG)

“Haunted Genoa Ghost Walk”

10:30 & 11:30 a.m.  Call 782-2555

November (CVMCC)

Historical Lecture 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Free)

November 30-December 3 - Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
This contest is open to individuals, families, organizations and clubs. Your exhibit can be a house, church, barn, historic building, castle or any other structure you choose. All entries must be brought to the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center , 1477 U.S. Hwy 395 in Gardnerville the week of November 30 through December 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The exhibit will run from Saturday, December 5th through the 19th. The winners will be announced at the Artist's Reception schedule for December 19th. For contest rules, guidelines and an application form please call Dennis Little, Gingerbread Contest Coordinator at 775-267-5634. Application forms are also available at the Copeland Cultural Arts Center in Minden

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Application form

December 5 Holiday Gala (CVMCC)

Cookie Walk, Gallery of Trees & Santa Photos

Gallery of Tree Application form