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"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more when it is in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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"The understanding of a culture comes from hearing the language, tasting the food, seeing personal interactions, experiencing the traditions, and so much more in context."

— Elizabeth Laval & Candice Pendergrass, Sikh Youth Public History Project

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NEVADA CITY– Soldiers Unknown: A Graphic Novel by Chag Lowry

Gene Albaugh Room, Madelyn Helling Library 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA

NEVADA CITY-- Northern California author and filmmaker, Chag Lowry, will join us for a conversation about his latest project, a graphic novel, Soldiers Unknown. The book is based on the real-life experiences of Native California soldiers who served in the 91st Infantry Division during World War I. Chag is collaborating on the book with the graphic artist, Rahsan Ekedal. Heydey Press in Berkeley will publish Soldiers Unknown the spring of 2019.

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NEVADA CITY– Exhibit: Wake Up, America! Nevada County During World War I

Eric Rood Administrative Center 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA

NEVADA CITY-- The Eric Rood Administrative Center in Nevada City will feature an exhibit entitled “Wake up, America!  Nevada County During World War I” that will run from November 1st through December 31st.   Eric Rood Administrative Center 950 Maidu Avenue Nevada City, CA 95959 Open Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This […]

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NEVADA CITY– Exhibit: Humanitarians on the Home Front

Madelyn Helling Branch Library 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA

NEVADA CITY-- During the month of November, the Madelyn Helling Branch of the Nevada County Library (also in Nevada City) will feature an exhibit called “Humanitarians on the Home Front,” that pays tribute to Grass Valley’s Frances Jones and her noteworthy humanitarian wartime work.   Madelyn Helling Branch Library 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA […]

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NEVADA CITY– The Impact of World War I on the Formation of the Modern Middle East

Sierra Presbyterian Church 175 Ridge Road, Nevada City, CA

NEVADA CITY-- The Impact of World War I on the Formation of the Modern Middle East is scheduled for Friday, November 9th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 175 Ridge Rd., Nevada City.  Marwan D. Hanania, PhD., Assistant Professor of History, San Diego Mesa College, will explore the relationship between WWI and […]

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