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Douglas County High School was the high school serving Douglas County, Nevada from 1915 to the mid-1950s when it became a middle school. In 1988 the building was retired from educational uses. Designed by prolific Nevada architect Frederic Joseph DeLongchamps, it serves today as both the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center and a middle school and is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places.Carson Valley Museum & Cultural CenterThe 'Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center is operated by the Douglas County Historical Society. The museum's displays include a "Main Street" exhibit with period businesses such as a mercantile, dry goods store and drug store, doctor's office, barbershop and newspaper office. Other exhibits include area Basque immigrants, Native Americans, Nevada's wild and free-roaming mustangs.Douglas High SchoolThe high school moved to Minden. It is known as Douglas High School and is still in operation today.

Address: 1477 US-395, Gardnerville, NV 89410, USA
Phone: (775) 782-2555
State: Nevada
Zip Code: 89410


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Reviews
A great museum covering the history of Douglas County. Open Monday through Friday. Many special events.
8 years ago (22-08-2017)
Really quite nice for a small town historical museum. You can really tell that a lot of thought, care, and creativity went into making the displays.
8 years ago (19-03-2017)
A beautiful small town historical museum. Check out the native american exhibit. The young chautauqua and community plays are fun and entertaining, a must see.
9 years ago (07-05-2016)
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