Upcoming Speaker Night Events
From Bandits to Badges:
Vince Seck’s Watchful Eye Serving and Protecting the People of Nevada County
With Lisa Redfern & Rose Murphy
When: Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at 7:00 PM.
Where: The Sierra Presbyterian Church located at 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City.
For our May 15th Speaker Night presentation, you will get a chance to see a film history presentation with some humorous and serious stories about our local law enforcement here in Nevada County. Starting with a brief introduction to early policing in California, it focuses on the time between the 1950s and 1970s and the career of Officer Vince Seck, who worked for the Grass Valley and Nevada City Police Departments and the Nevada County Sheriff’s office. Our first female Sheriff, Shannon Moon rounds out the story with discussion about how policing has evolved since the 1970s and what’s remained the same.
In addition to the film, we’ll also announce the new self-guided Downtown Grass Valley Foot Patrol walking tour, featuring Vince Seck. Lisa and Rose will explain how you can watch it on your computer or download it on your smartphone.
Mark Your Calendar: Walking Tour Field Day – Saturday, May 17th at the North Star Powerhouse and Mining Museum from 10:00 a.m. to noon, Rose and Lisa, along with NCHS volunteer helpers, will be onsite to help answer questions and do smartphone demonstrations.
Admission: FREE and open to the public, this event lasts one hour. Free refreshments offered after the presentation. For more information, call or text Daniel Ketcham at (530) 477-8056
Coming Events in 2025
Second Sunday Steam-Up
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum
When: Sunday, May – October 2025 (Exact dates to follow)
Where: 5 Kidder Court, Nevada City, CA 95959.
Come join our locomotive team as they have both their steam locomotives steamed up and ready to go!
The museum exhibits a collection of railroad and aviation artifacts, photographs, and documents for visitors and historians alike. Exhibits include the NCNGRR Engine 5, rolling stock, an early steam automobile, and other examples of Nevada County’s transportation history. The gift shop offers railroad-themed books, toys, gifts, clothing, and other collectibles. Visitors are offered a docent-led historical tour of the museum, rail yard, and restoration shop. Admission to the museum is free.
For more information, check out the Railroad Museum website and train schedule.