About the Historic Reno Preservation Society:
The Historic Reno Preservation Society is, by the organization's own statement, "dedicated to preserving and promoting historic resources in the Truckee Meadows through education, advocacy, and leadership." HRPS is operated by a board of directors and volunteers. The organization helps educate both local residents and visitors through walking tours, bus tours, and bike rides through Reno's historic districts and other areas of historic interest around the Truckee Meadows and northern Nevada.
Historic Reno Preservation Society Lecture Programs:
HRPS programs are free and open to the public. Programs are typically presented during the winter and spring months when it's too chilly for outdoor tours. Program presenters are people with expertise in their topic of historic interest. Some program subjects in the past have included "A Legal History of the Truckee River," "Governor's Mansion History and Restoration," and "Lincoln Highway through Nevada and Over the Sierra." Programs are held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Mt. Rose Elementary School, 915 Lander St. in Reno.
Historic Reno Preservation Society Tours:
HRPS walking and biking tours take in Reno's historic districts, along with stories about the people and events that made them noteworthy. Experienced volunteer guides, each specializing in particular tours, lead these trips through Reno's interesting and sometimes checkered past. To get an idea of what the tours are like, visit the online virtual tours at the HRPS website.
Walking tours last up to about two hours. The cost is $10 per person, free to HRPS members. Dogs are not allowed. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information and to make reservations, call (775) 747-4478.
Walking tours last up to about two hours. The cost is $10 per person, free to HRPS members. Dogs are not allowed. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information and to make reservations, call (775) 747-4478.
Membership in the Historic Reno Preservation Society:
HRPS membership includes free admission to tours and the quarterly FootPrints newsletter. You can download and print the membership form if you are interesting in joining. Here are the annual dues...
- Student: $15.00
- Individual: $25.00
- Family: $40.00
- Business Contribution: $50.00
- Supporting: $100.00
- HRPS Angel: $250.00
Books About Reno History:
Early Reno - A book of historic Reno photographs compiled by the Nevada Historical Society Docent Council.
Historic Photos of Reno - A coffee table-sized book on Reno with pictures and commentary covering Reno from around 1868 to the end of the 1970s. Author Donnelyn Curtis is a librarian at the University of Nevada, Reno, Director of Research Collections & Services, and head of Special Collections.
Nevada Ghost Towns & Mining Camps: Illustrated Atlas - Author Stanley W. Paher brings us an excellent book about exploring northern Nevada ghost towns (there is a companion book covering southern Nevada). Together with a little history of the sites, the book has maps and photos to help you find these historic sites.
