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Historic Reno Since 1997 A 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to preserving the Truckee Meadows’ past through education, advocacy, and leadership. Walk The
Neighborhoods Every Summer More than twenty walking tours through Reno’s historic neighborhoods, each led by volunteers who know the stories behind the buildings. Harvest
Of Homes Every September Our annual tour opens the doors of Reno’s historic houses, so you can see the architecture from the inside. Scroll Down
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Explore Historic Reno

HRPS leads walking tours through Reno's historic neighborhoods each summer, and the Reno Harvest of Homes Tour every fall. Every tour is led by volunteers who know the stories behind the buildings.

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Read FootPrints

Our quarterly publication has been telling the history of the Truckee Meadows since 1998, researched and written by HRPS volunteers. Every issue is archived and free to read.

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How Do I Get Involved?

HRPS has been an all-volunteer organization since 1997, and more than 150 volunteers a year make the tours, the research and the advocacy happen. Greet visitors at a home tour, train as a walking tour leader, research an article for FootPrints, or lend professional skills.

Volunteering

HRPS is run entirely by volunteers. Your gift keeps Reno's history standing.

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Our Board

Joy Orlich

President

Derek Partridge

Vice President

DeeDee Pace

Secretary

Bill Newman

Treasurer
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Ways to Support HRPS

HRPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Tax ID 88-0428751. Membership, volunteer hours and donations are what keep the work going.

Become a Member

Membership runs for one year from the date you join and supports the tours, the research and the advocacy. Members receive FootPrints, our quarterly publication.

Volunteer With Us

More than 150 volunteers a year staff home tours, lead walking tours, research articles and advocate for preservation. Call 775-747-4478 to get started.

Donate

Gifts support the HRPS General Fund, In Memoriam tributes, and the Reno Heritage Fund grant program. HRPS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Tax ID 88-0428751.

Who is HRPS?

The Historic Reno Preservation Society is an all-volunteer nonprofit founded in 1997, dedicated to preserving and promoting the historic resources of the Truckee Meadows through education, advocacy and leadership.

When are the walking tours?

Walking tours run through the summer season and are led by trained HRPS volunteers. Dates and registration are posted on Tours and Events.

What is the Harvest of Homes Tour?

Our signature fall event opens historic Reno homes to visitors for a single day, staffed start to finish by HRPS volunteers.

What is the Reno Heritage Fund?

An HRPS grant program supporting bricks-and-mortar preservation work in Reno’s historic neighborhoods.