Talks Return to the Historic Donovan Mill
The lecture series has officially returned to the Historic Donovan Mill in Silver City, and what a wonderful way to begin the season.
On the evening of June 23, community members and history enthusiasts gathered for an engaging presentation by architectural historian Jean-Guy Tanner Dubé, whose talk explored the fascinating history of Nevada's surviving railroad depots. Drawing on decades of research and preservation experience, Dubé took attendees on a journey through Nevada's railroad heritage, highlighting the depots that once connected communities across the Silver State and the preservation efforts that continue to protect them today.
The presentation sparked tremendous interest from those in attendance, with many staying afterward to ask questions and share their own connections to local history. The lively discussion that followed demonstrated exactly why these programs are so important—they bring people together to learn, connect, and keep Nevada's stories alive.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who joined us for the evening. Your support is what makes these gatherings successful and helps ensure that local history remains relevant and accessible for future generations. Special thanks also to Lee Brunell for helping set up the room and ensuring everything was ready for a successful presentation.
The return of the lecture series is just one of the many ways the Historic Donovan Mill continues to serve as a center for education, preservation, and community engagement. Keeping history alive requires more than simply preserving historic structures—it requires sharing stories, passing on knowledge, and creating opportunities for people to experience history firsthand. Whether through lectures, restoration projects, tours, or hands-on blacksmithing demonstrations, the Donovan Mill remains a place where history is not only remembered but actively lived and celebrated.
These programs are brought to the community by the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture, whose mission is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing the rich history of the Comstock region. We invite everyone to learn more about upcoming programs, volunteer opportunities, and preservation efforts by visiting www.comstockfoundation.org.
If the enthusiastic turnout for this first presentation is any indication, the future is bright for the Donovan Mill lecture series. We look forward to welcoming both returning guests and new visitors throughout the year as we continue the important work of preserving our past and keeping Comstock history alive.
