Clark County Museum

🌟 You’re invited! 🌟

Join us for the opening of “African American Cotillions: History, Culture & Tradition,” an inspiring new exhibition at The Clark County Museum, presented in collaboration with the National Black Debutante Project and curated by Dr. Nikita Y. Harris. Opening on June 19—Juneteenth—this showcase takes you beyond the beauty of formal gowns to reveal the powerful legacy, leadership, and community-building of Black cotillion traditions across the United States.

📅 Exhibition Dates: June 19 – August 4
📍 Clark County Museum & Partner Sites

Experience historical artifacts, rare photographs, and powerful stories that illuminate how cotillions have shaped American history, identity, and community here in Southern Nevada and beyond. Discover the vital role these traditions play in mentorship, scholarship, etiquette, and cultural preservation.

Don’t miss our special public programs:
• Juneteenth Opening Address w/ Dr. Nikita Y. Harris
June 19 | 5–7 p.m. | Clark County Museum
• Black Debutantes in the Desert: Honoring Les Femmes Douze
June 20 | 4–5:45 p.m. | Dr. William U. Pearson Community Center
• Pink Legacy & Pearls: Cotillion Tradition & AKA
July 19 | 6–7:45 p.m. | Whitney Recreation Center

Come celebrate generations of leadership, elegance, and community! For details, call (702) 455-7955.

In June 1987, the Babcock & Wilcox House arrived at the museum. News of the move made the front page of the Henderson Home News on June 9th. The house was one of a dozen built in Boulder City in 1933 for the Babcock & Wilcox Company’s managers and engineers who worked on the penstock pipes for Hoover Dam. Mechanical engineer Carl Butin lived in the house with his family during dam construction and returned to Ohio after the project was completed.

Las Vegas luminaries Siegfried and Roy and a young white Siberian tiger at the grand reopening of the Liberace Museum on May 30, 2002. The three made their entrance in one of Liberace’s cars, a custom pink “Volks Royce” or Volksrolls convertible. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was also attended by Nevada Lieutenant Governor Lorraine Hunt and Charo. The Liberace Museum operated from 1979 to 2010 on Tropicana Ave.

Fun in the sun at the Castaways pool, possibly 1970s. Did you notice the ship’s wheel on the right? It’s currently part of the steamboat exhibit inside the Anna Roberts Parks Exhibit Hall.
Photo: UNLV Special Collections & Archives

Happy 80th birthday to Cher! Whether performing on tour, appearing at one of her many residencies, or filming TV specials, Cher has always been a part of Las Vegas. Seen here, performing with Sonny Bono at the Flamingo in 1970 (they were the opening act for Zsa Zsa Gabor).

Discover a remarkable piece from the Heritage Gallery’s latest exhibition, “Empowered: Women of Clark County.” This show celebrates the impactful stories of fifty women who helped shape the country’s history. Today, we’re featuring a beautifully woven tea set—an artifact that tells the story of Helen Stewart, a pioneering ranch owner, and honors the artistry and cultural heritage of the Southern Paiute women who crafted it.

Visit Empowered before it closes on May 25th, 2026, and be inspired by the women who made Clark County what it is today.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Happy International Family Day! Celebrate togetherness and make unforgettable memories at the Trick or Treat Fest: Halfway to Halloween Event this weekend!
Please note: The museum will be closed during its normal hours on Saturday and Sunday, May 16th & 17th, as we prepare for this special community tradition. Instead, join us for the festivities Saturday & Sunday, 6pm-10pm!
https://trickortreatfestlv.com/
Bring your whole family for an evening of treats, fun, and spooky surprises. Get your tickets now—let’s make this International Family Day one to remember! 🎃✨