Churchill County Museum
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We're a local museum in Fallon, Nevada, with the aim of helping people forge meaningful connections to Churchill County’s heritage. Find out more at ccmuseum.org!
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The reviews are in – people are buzzing about Bombus! We can’t tell you how many visitors have told us how much they learned about bumble bees and other native pollinators. Stop by the museum now through December 28 to join them!
It's almost that time once again. Our annual holiday open house will be Saturday, December 6 from 12-3 pm. As always, the wonderful Tintabulations will be joining us. The concert starts at 1, and there will be crafts and light refreshments. Join us for a free afternoon of family holiday fun!
November 13, 2025 at 6:03 PM
It's almost that time once again. Our annual holiday open house will be Saturday, December 6 from 12-3 pm. As always, the wonderful Tintabulations will be joining us. The concert starts at 1, and there will be crafts and light refreshments. Join us for a free afternoon of family holiday fun!
November is national life writing month and family stories month, and everyday people’s stories are our bread and butter. Even if you don’t think you or your family members have done anything too interesting or impressive, consider writing these stories down.
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
November is national life writing month and family stories month, and everyday people’s stories are our bread and butter. Even if you don’t think you or your family members have done anything too interesting or impressive, consider writing these stories down.
As we mentioned earlier, we're closed today, but Scott wanted to further make note of Veterans day!
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 PM
As we mentioned earlier, we're closed today, but Scott wanted to further make note of Veterans day!
In honor of Veterans Day, the museum will be closed today. See you all tomorrow!
November 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
In honor of Veterans Day, the museum will be closed today. See you all tomorrow!
Pumpkin Spice Lattes have been sold across the US since 2004, but did you know that premixed pumpkin pie spices predate it by almost 70 years? Though called pumpkin pie spice rather than simply pumpkin spice, you could buy this mix from the Ben-Hur company, which operated from the 20s to the 50s.
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Pumpkin Spice Lattes have been sold across the US since 2004, but did you know that premixed pumpkin pie spices predate it by almost 70 years? Though called pumpkin pie spice rather than simply pumpkin spice, you could buy this mix from the Ben-Hur company, which operated from the 20s to the 50s.
This week for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth we suggest checking out our Carson Desert exhibit. Our diorama features a traditional Paiute home, boat, various baskets, and images showing how traditional practitioners make these structures and tools!
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
This week for #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth we suggest checking out our Carson Desert exhibit. Our diorama features a traditional Paiute home, boat, various baskets, and images showing how traditional practitioners make these structures and tools!
Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? Curator Scott has a suggestion: Check out our discovery room! Here’s some highlights
November 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? Curator Scott has a suggestion: Check out our discovery room! Here’s some highlights
It’s National Fountain Pen Day! Check out this beautiful green example from 1915, courtesy of the Sarah Plants collection.
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 PM
It’s National Fountain Pen Day! Check out this beautiful green example from 1915, courtesy of the Sarah Plants collection.
A new month means new scavenger hunts! If you can find all the objects on your chosen sheet during your visit, you win a prize!
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A new month means new scavenger hunts! If you can find all the objects on your chosen sheet during your visit, you win a prize!
If you normally stay clean shaven but are taking part in #noshavenovember, you’re probably starting to get itchy enough you might be tempted to pick up one of these! Straight razors like this one were almost universal until about 1901, when the first safety razors appeared.
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If you normally stay clean shaven but are taking part in #noshavenovember, you’re probably starting to get itchy enough you might be tempted to pick up one of these! Straight razors like this one were almost universal until about 1901, when the first safety razors appeared.
Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, let us help you celebrate national candy day! We’ve got our candy sticks along with some chocolate rocks. Picking some up would be a pretty sweet way to observe the holiday ;)
November 4, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Do you have a sweet tooth? If so, let us help you celebrate national candy day! We’ve got our candy sticks along with some chocolate rocks. Picking some up would be a pretty sweet way to observe the holiday ;)
November is Native American Heritage Month. Since we’re closed today, if you want to learn more about traditional local Native culture, consider picking up “In the Shadow of Fox Peak,” an in-depth ethnographic guide about Stillwater Paiute culture!
In the Shadow of Fox Peak: An Ethnography of the Cattail-Eater Northern Paiute People of Stillwater Marsh by Catherine Fowler – Store – Churchill County Museum
Churchill County Museum is proud to be one of the few places where you can still purchase new copies of In the Shadow of Fox Peak by Catherine S. Fowler, the most comprehensive ethnographic study of…
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November 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month. Since we’re closed today, if you want to learn more about traditional local Native culture, consider picking up “In the Shadow of Fox Peak,” an in-depth ethnographic guide about Stillwater Paiute culture!
Daylight Savings Time ends today, so we’re spending that extra hour catching some z’s. Be sure to check your clock before coming in today! (Photo from the Joyce McCarty collection).
November 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Daylight Savings Time ends today, so we’re spending that extra hour catching some z’s. Be sure to check your clock before coming in today! (Photo from the Joyce McCarty collection).
It’s November 1st or, as we like to call it, annual-member-sale-start-day! Okay, we don’t normally call it that. But between now and December 31st members get 20% off in our store. Join today and take full advantage!
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s November 1st or, as we like to call it, annual-member-sale-start-day! Okay, we don’t normally call it that. But between now and December 31st members get 20% off in our store. Join today and take full advantage!
On this day in 1939, Orson Welles’s “War of the Worlds” was broadcast. Modern historians now believe newspaper accounts of it causing “hysteria” were likely overblown, but it was still a chilling piece of radio drama. Stop by our 1930s house to hear a (less terrifying) recording from that year!
October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On this day in 1939, Orson Welles’s “War of the Worlds” was broadcast. Modern historians now believe newspaper accounts of it causing “hysteria” were likely overblown, but it was still a chilling piece of radio drama. Stop by our 1930s house to hear a (less terrifying) recording from that year!
If you missed our fall lecture series this fall, good news: we got most of them on video! If you’re a museum member, this weekend you’ll be getting an email with a link where you can view edited versions of the 3 we captured. If you’re not a member yet, join today to get access!
Membership – Churchill County Museum
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October 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
If you missed our fall lecture series this fall, good news: we got most of them on video! If you’re a museum member, this weekend you’ll be getting an email with a link where you can view edited versions of the 3 we captured. If you’re not a member yet, join today to get access!
With everything going on, we almost forgot to mention that October is also National Archives Month! We have an extensive archive of newspapers, county records, and thousands of other documents donated to us throughout the years. If you want to see them, contact scott.gambino@churchillcountynv.gov
October 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
With everything going on, we almost forgot to mention that October is also National Archives Month! We have an extensive archive of newspapers, county records, and thousands of other documents donated to us throughout the years. If you want to see them, contact scott.gambino@churchillcountynv.gov
We want to give a MASSIVE thank you to Melina Nicolatus and the John C Kish foundation for their $15,000 gift towards restoring the Woodliff building! These funds will go towards much needed roof and siding repair, as well as beautifying the surrounding area.
October 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
We want to give a MASSIVE thank you to Melina Nicolatus and the John C Kish foundation for their $15,000 gift towards restoring the Woodliff building! These funds will go towards much needed roof and siding repair, as well as beautifying the surrounding area.
It’s National Pumpkin Day! Enjoy this picture from 1982 of some kids with their adorable decorated pumpkins!
October 26, 2025 at 5:03 PM
It’s National Pumpkin Day! Enjoy this picture from 1982 of some kids with their adorable decorated pumpkins!
Our Chautauqua performance is today at 3pm at the Fallon Theatre! We hope to see you all there. If you haven’t gotten tickets, a few are still available at the door for $25 each!
Adult Chautauqua Theater Program – Churchill County Museum
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October 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our Chautauqua performance is today at 3pm at the Fallon Theatre! We hope to see you all there. If you haven’t gotten tickets, a few are still available at the door for $25 each!
On this day in 1861, the first transcontinental telegraph line was completed. With the final wires connecting in Utah, messages could now travel the country almost instantly! To learn more about the telegraph, visit our CC Comm exhibit, and try some telegraphy yourself in the Discovery Room!
October 24, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On this day in 1861, the first transcontinental telegraph line was completed. With the final wires connecting in Utah, messages could now travel the country almost instantly! To learn more about the telegraph, visit our CC Comm exhibit, and try some telegraphy yourself in the Discovery Room!
We’ve got some new crafts in the Discovery Room! Stop by for this adorable bee coloring sheet and jack-o-lantern craft!
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We’ve got some new crafts in the Discovery Room! Stop by for this adorable bee coloring sheet and jack-o-lantern craft!
On this day in 1867, the town of Stillwater (then the largest community in the county) became the Churchill County seat, taking it from the dying town of La Plata. To learn more, visit our Settling the County Exhibit to learn more!
October 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On this day in 1867, the town of Stillwater (then the largest community in the county) became the Churchill County seat, taking it from the dying town of La Plata. To learn more, visit our Settling the County Exhibit to learn more!
There’s still time to get your Chautauqua tickets! Our show is 3pm this Saturday at the Fallon Theatre, one time only. Remember tickets are much cheaper ahead of time, so stop by the museum and don’t lose out by waiting to buy at the door! Learn more here:
Adult Chautauqua Theater Program – Churchill County Museum
Churchill County Museum
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October 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
There’s still time to get your Chautauqua tickets! Our show is 3pm this Saturday at the Fallon Theatre, one time only. Remember tickets are much cheaper ahead of time, so stop by the museum and don’t lose out by waiting to buy at the door! Learn more here:
October is Fire Prevention Month, and Scott’s put together a new video about our city’s oldest firetruck!
October 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
October is Fire Prevention Month, and Scott’s put together a new video about our city’s oldest firetruck!