Adventures abound at the Sparks Heritage Museum on Saturday, April 1 as the museum welcomes Samantha Szesciorka of the Nevada Discovery Ride. Samantha has made three long-distance journeys across the State of Nevada on horseback with her horses Fremont and Sage, and her trusty canine companion Juniper. Her efforts at logging thousands of trail miles and exploring Nevada by … [Read more...]
Sparks Museum captures past and present with Living History Project
The Sparks Museum & Cultural Center is showcasing history in motion with the Living History Project. Digitizing family photos and memories shared by the people of Sparks, the museum hosted a free event last Saturday, March 4, to bring together the community and spotlight Sparks’ history. About 70 people attended the event and around 20 residents brought in artifacts. “I … [Read more...]
Last Chance Joe aid needed quickly
Emergency restoration on Last Chance Joe, a 36-foot statue of a prospector complete with a beard, floppy hat and pistol on each hip, may begin this week depending on the restorer’s inspection and bid. “He’s deteriorating so rapidly that our restoration needs change day to day, which impacts costs, ” said Kelly Reis, Sparks Museum manager. “We’re accepting donations and … [Read more...]