Home + History Las Vegas, Nevada’s premiere heritage tourism festival celebrates Southern Nevada’s captivating and iconic history by fostering an appreciation of our cultural heritage and important architecture. By creating a fun and engaging series of events, HHLV promotes, educates and advocates for the preservation of Las Vegas’ architectural resources as well as fostering renewed […]
March with us in the Helldorado Parade! The Helldorado Days Parade, formerly known as the Las Vegas Days Parade, or simply Helldorado, is held in mid-May each year and celebrates the city’s western roots. The parade usually includes floats, high school marching bands, cowboys and cowgirls on horseback, car clubs, nonprofits and more. In past […]
TICKETS Hop on your bike and ride through time with Nevada Preservation Foundation! This 90-minute bike tour will take you on a scenic cruise through downtown Las Vegas, where neon signs once lit the way for honeymooners and high-rolling tourists. From 1920s bungalows to 1960s motels, we’ll explore how the heart of Vegas has transformed—and […]
Join us to interact with fellow volunteers in a casual setting. There will be no formal agenda; it will be a place for free-flowing ideas and socialization among all the volunteers at The Composers Room. If you know anyone who has expressed interest in volunteering, they are welcome to join us as well to learn […]
TICKETS Put on your leg warmers, lace up your Nike sneakers, frost your hair with Aqua-Net, and join NPF for a “Mall Walk Through the Eras” at the Boulevard Mall! You’ll feel the burn as we stroll through time, from 1968—when Nevada’s first climate-controlled indoor mall opened—through its wild rise in the 1970s, the iconic […]
Take a ride through one of the city’s most iconic historic neighborhoods! Paradise Palms is a showcase of classic Mid-Century Modern architecture that, in its heyday, attracted a who’s who of celebrities and notable local residents. Join us for an almost autumn bike ride as we wind through the quiet streets of this sprawling neighborhood. […]
Take a ride through one of the city’s most iconic historic neighborhoods! Paradise Palms is a showcase of classic Mid-Century Modern architecture that, in its heyday, attracted a who’s who of celebrities and notable local residents. Join us for an almost autumn bike ride as we wind through the quiet streets of this sprawling neighborhood. […]
Join us for a 90-minute walking tour of historic Woodlawn Cemetery, where the story of Woodlawn is the story of Las Vegas! As the final resting place of nearly every pioneer family, Woodlawn embodies the spirit of a community that blossomed into one of the most iconic cities of the 21st century. Unveil the tales […]
Join us for the Docomomo US National Day Out This walking tour highlights the bold Modern churches that helped shape Las Vegas during its postwar boom. More than houses of worship, these sanctuaries became the center of community life, hosting education, fellowship, meals, performances, and outreach that connected neighbors across the city. Step into a […]
Discover the more colorful and mysterious stories of the residents in Woodlawn Cemetery. Organized crime, murder, and unsavory actions committed by some of those buried here will be revealed.
Discover the more colorful and mysterious stories of the residents in Woodlawn Cemetery. Organized crime, murder, and unsavory actions committed by some of those buried here will be revealed.
