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Press Release:

I'm excited to tell you about a special exhibit at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park over Nevada Day weekend. We've selected numerous items from the park's large collection of historic clothing and will present them in various rooms of the Dangberg home. On display will be women's, men's and children's clothing from the 1890s through the 1960s.

Featured will be clothing worn by Henry Fred Dangberg, Jr., and his wife, Gertrude. Two of Mrs. Dangberg's dresses from the 1890s and additional dresses she wore from the 1920s through the 1960s will be on display. We also have some of her jewelry to show off, as well as a beautiful silver dresser set dating from about 1900. Mr. Dangberg's hats and business suits from the 1930s and 1940s will provide a male contrast to his wife's clothing.

Other highlights of the exhibit will be clothing worn by the Dangbergs' four daughters throughout their lifetimes, beginning with their childhoods in the 1910s. You'll see evening gowns from before World War II, and selected hats, gloves and other accessories. A collection of baby clothes from the early 1930s, recently donated to the park by Steve "Dinky" Achard, will make its Carson Valley debut during the exhibit.

The exhibit will be open from noon to 4:00 pm on Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1. Reservations are not required; you can come anytime you'd like during those hours. Admission is $3.00 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Dress in warm clothing, as the inside of the house is a little cool this time of year. The park is located at 1450 Highway 88, one-half mile south of the Carson Valley Swim Center.

News Release: Free Stargazing Events at Mormon Station and Dangberg Home Ranch

Nevada State Parks invites the public to attend free stargazing events on Saturday, August 15, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Minden, and on Friday, August 21, at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa. Both events begin at 7:00 p.m. and end by 10:00 p.m.

Members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada are providing telescopes for the public to view Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, a comet and various galaxies, star clusters and nebulas. The public is welcome to bring telescopes as well.

Visitors are encouraged to bring bug repellant, a flashlight with a red lens, a blanket, lawn chairs and a light jacket.

The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, located just west of Minden in Douglas County at 1450 Highway 88, features several historic buildings constructed between 1857 and 1920, including what was once one of the most prominent homes in Carson Valley. The site was settled in 1857 by Carson Valley pioneer Heinrich F. Dangberg, Sr.

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Mormon Station State Historic Park is located in the center of Genoa at the intersection of Genoa Lane and Foothill Road. The stargazing event will be held in the northern portion of the park.

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News Release: Guy Rocha to Bust Carson Valley Myths at the Dangberg Home Ranch Sat., July 18

Guy Rocha, former Nevada State Archivist and noted historian, will present “Carson Valley Myth-Busting” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 18. The public is invited to attend this free outdoor program, which begins at 11 a.m.

Rocha will set the record straight about 19th and 20th century Carson Valley historical myths, separating fact from fiction. He will address the long-standing, but untrue, belief that Dr. Eliza Cook was Nevada’s first female physician, the conflicting claims on the inspiration for George Washington Gale Ferris' invention of the Ferris Wheel and the half-truths that have become entrenched in the public mind regarding film actress Mary Pickford’s Nevada connections. He will explore these and other dubious claims related to local history and discuss how such untruths develop.

“People are obsessed with superlatives-they want the first, biggest, tallest, last,” Rocha explained. “But they sometimes derive these superlatives from impressions, not research. Many of Carson Valley’s myths, it seems, developed in part due to efforts to promote the area as the birthplace of Nevada, a place that is a little more special than the rest of the state.”

Until his recent retirement, Rocha was Nevada’s State Archivist for 28 years. A Nevada resident since the age of three, he is an avid historian, writing both books and articles on a wide range of topics. He produced four historical documentaries and has provided his expertise to both local and national television programs, both on-camera and off.

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, located just west of Minden in Douglas County at 1450 Highway 88, features several historic buildings constructed between 1857 and 1920, including what was once one of the most prominent homes in Carson Valley. The site was settled in 1857 by Carson Valley pioneer Heinrich F. Dangberg, Sr.

Press release:

The Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, operated by the Nevada Division of State Parks in collaboration with Douglas County, invites the public to attend a celebration of the holidays. The event will feature an exhibit of antique toys, Christmas cards and decorations from the park's extensive collection. Visitors will enjoy hearing music played on the Dangberg's 1916 Knabe and Company grand piano.

Displayed exhibit items will include: a variety of stuffed animals, dolls, card games and other toys from the early decades of the 20th century, as well as board games, construction sets and other play items from the 1930s and 1940s. These items are examples of the childhood play from two generations of the Dangberg family.

"The park's collection of antique toys is a lot of fun," said Park Interpreter Mark Jensen. "We have Kewpie dolls, early Mickey Mouse toys, cast-iron trains, 'Tinker Toys,' board games from the 1910s such as 'Department Store' and 'Sailor Boy,' 'Lincoln Logs' and other and other toys that will make park visitors laugh, think and reminisce."

In addition to the toys and games, the park will also display a variety of historic Christmas cards, sent to the Dangberg family by notable figures in Carson Valley and Nevada's history, including other ranching families, Nevada governors and other politicians. Vintage ornaments, a silver Christmas tree and other holiday decorations will also be shown. In the tradition of hospitality established by the Dangberg family, cookies and hot beverages will be offered.

The exhibit will be open from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 12-15, 2008. Admission is $3.00 for adults and is free for children 12 and under. Visitors should dress in warm clothing. Information regarding the location of the park can be found at parks.nv.gov/hr.htm, or by calling 775-783-9417. Regular park tours will not be offered during this event.

Record Courier: Historic Dangberg Ranch in Minden expands public tours:

Nevada State Parks has expanded visiting hours for the public to tour the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park, located just west of Minden.

Two-hour tours are now available beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, with a second Sunday tour at 2 p.m.

Several historic buildings constructed between 1857 and 1916 will be open to the public, including the main residence, which was one of the most prominent in the region.