Carson City Historical Society Hosts Black History Month Lecture on
February 26

The Carson City Historical Society (CCHS) will present “A Century of Black History
Commemorations: Celebrating 100 Years of Black History, 1926–2026,” on Thursday,
February 26, at 6:30 p.m., in observance of Black History Month.

The lecture will be held in the Carriage House at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum,
located at 1207 N. Carson Street, Carson City. The program will be presented by Michael J. Smith, a well-known Carson City educator, civic leader, and public speaker with a long record of community involvement. Smith is widely recognized as the host and organizer of Ideas on Tap, a popular Carson City lecture and discussion series that brought residents together for thoughtful, respectful conversations on civic, cultural, and social issues.

Reflecting on the importance of Black History Month and its broader meaning, Smith notes, “Black history is American history. To celebrate America at this point requires us to fully situate ourselves within the narrative—not as a footnote, but as main characters who have helped shape this American experience and the American story.”
In addition to his work with Ideas on Tap, Smith has served in several prominent public and cultural roles. He is a former member of the Carson City Cultural Commission, where he advised on arts and cultural initiatives for the community. He also currently serves on Nevada’s Employee Management Relations Board, a state board overseeing public-sector labor relations. A retired educator and former high school principal, Smith has spent decades working in education, public service, and community leadership.

Admission is free for Carson City Historical Society members and $10 for non-members.
Seating is limited, and reservations are required. Tickets are available online at
CCHistorical.org. For more information or to make reservations, call Liz Cain at 775-315-
9111.