Virgin Valley Heritage Museum
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The Virgin Valley Heritage Museum Mission
The mission of the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum is to deepen the understanding of the community and visitors about the Virgin Valley specifically Mesquite, Bunkerville and Southern Nevada. We strive to bring history to life through collections, exhibits, special events and educational opportunities. We also strive to preserve and protect our local history.
Museum History
The Virgin Valley Heritage Museum sits as a tribute to the early pioneer settlers of the Virgin Valley. Rich with a deep pioneer heritage full of strength, devotion, hardships, sacrifice, and hope, the museum helps visitors to not only understand the pioneer way of life but helps them to connect with the very pioneers that settled this great valley.
The original purpose of the building was to serve the community as a library and museum. It served as the Mesquite branch of the Clark County Library for about a year. The town then made the decision that a medical facility was needed more than a library. With the $35 donation from each family in town, Dr. Gilbert and Bertha Howe, a registered nurse, went to Las Vegas and bought the medical supplies necessary to open the hospital. The library building was then converted and used as the hospital and only medical facility in town until 1977. After being closed for a few years, it was used as a Boy Scout meeting hall. In 1984, the newly incorporated City of Mesquite reclaimed it and designated it a museum to house the historical treasures of the Virgin Valley.
Please visit the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum to experience a taste of the rich pioneer heritage that makes up this great area. Much of the Museum’s collection is also searchable
online
.
Historical Walking Tour
Click here for the Historical Walking Tour map
Forms and Documents
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35 W Mesquite Blvd
Mesquite NV, 89027
Phone:
702-346-5295
Email:
Fax:
business Hours
Sunday
: Closed
Monday
: Closed
Tuesday
: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday
: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Thursday
: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday
: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Saturday
: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Parent department
Athletics and Leisure Services
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Resources
Museum Online Catalog
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History
History
History
Historical Walking Tour
Historical Walking Tour
Historical Walking Tour
more contact
Past Work
News
Annual Maintenance Closure
The Mesquite Recreation Center & Virgin Valley Museum closed August 26th to September 4th, re-opening September 5th.
August 17, 2023
Grand Opening for the New Mesquite Library
Grand Opening Celebration - Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 10 a.m.
May 7, 2018
Events
Graduation Parade - May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
6:00 pm
Blood Drive-Red Cross: Friday, April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
9:00 am
Mesquite First Friday ~ Family Art Walk - May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
4:00 pm
VVAA - Art & Collectibiles Appraisals
April 27, 2026
12:00 pm
Senior Center - "COWBOY DINNER & SHOW" - May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
4:00 pm
Senior Center - Cooking Class - April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026
12:30 pm
Team
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Contact Information
10 E. Mesquite Blvd. Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone: 702.346.5295
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CONTACT US
CITY JOBS
CITY NEWS
CALENDAR
FAQS
QUICK LINKS
Virgin Valley Heritage Museum
Museum Online Catalog
Click here
Museum Online Catalog
Click here
Museum Online Catalog
Click here
Museum Facebook
Click here
Museum Facebook
Click here
Museum Facebook
Click here
Museum Twitter
Click here
Museum Twitter
Click here
Museum Twitter
Click here
The Virgin Valley Heritage Museum Mission
The mission of the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum is to deepen the understanding of the community and visitors about the Virgin Valley specifically Mesquite, Bunkerville and Southern Nevada. We strive to bring history to life through collections, exhibits, special events and educational opportunities. We also strive to preserve and protect our local history.
Museum History
The Virgin Valley Heritage Museum sits as a tribute to the early pioneer settlers of the Virgin Valley. Rich with a deep pioneer heritage full of strength, devotion, hardships, sacrifice, and hope, the museum helps visitors to not only understand the pioneer way of life but helps them to connect with the very pioneers that settled this great valley.
The original purpose of the building was to serve the community as a library and museum. It served as the Mesquite branch of the Clark County Library for about a year. The town then made the decision that a medical facility was needed more than a library. With the $35 donation from each family in town, Dr. Gilbert and Bertha Howe, a registered nurse, went to Las Vegas and bought the medical supplies necessary to open the hospital. The library building was then converted and used as the hospital and only medical facility in town until 1977. After being closed for a few years, it was used as a Boy Scout meeting hall. In 1984, the newly incorporated City of Mesquite reclaimed it and designated it a museum to house the historical treasures of the Virgin Valley.
Please visit the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum to experience a taste of the rich pioneer heritage that makes up this great area. Much of the Museum’s collection is also searchable
online
.
Historical Walking Tour
Click here for the Historical Walking Tour map
Forms and Documents
No items found.
35 W Mesquite Blvd
Mesquite NV, 89027
Phone:
702-346-5295
Email:
Fax:
business Hours
Sunday
: Closed
Monday
: Closed
Tuesday
: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Wednesday
: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Thursday
: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Friday
: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Saturday
: 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Parent department
Athletics and Leisure Services
View FAQs
Divisions
No items found.
Resources
Museum Online Catalog
Museum Online Catalog
Museum Online Catalog
Museum Facebook
Museum Facebook
Museum Facebook
Museum Twitter
Museum Twitter
Museum Twitter
History
History
History
Historical Walking Tour
Historical Walking Tour
Historical Walking Tour
more contact
Past Work
News
Annual Maintenance Closure
The Mesquite Recreation Center & Virgin Valley Museum closed August 26th to September 4th, re-opening September 5th.
August 17, 2023
Grand Opening for the New Mesquite Library
Grand Opening Celebration - Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 10 a.m.
May 7, 2018
Events
Graduation Parade - May 22, 2026
May 22, 2026
6:00 pm
Blood Drive-Red Cross: Friday, April 24, 2026
April 24, 2026
9:00 am
Mesquite First Friday ~ Family Art Walk - May 1, 2026
May 1, 2026
4:00 pm
VVAA - Art & Collectibiles Appraisals
April 27, 2026
12:00 pm
Senior Center - "COWBOY DINNER & SHOW" - May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026
4:00 pm
Senior Center - Cooking Class - April 28, 2026
April 28, 2026
12:30 pm
Team
No items found.
Frequently Asked Questions
No items found.
Contact Information
10 E. Mesquite Blvd. Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone: 702.346.5295
Contact Us
Click To Expand
>
About Mesquite
>
News
>
Contact Us
>
FAQ
© Copyright 2023 City of Mesquite
|
10 E. Mesquite Blvd. Mesquite, NV 89027
|
702.346.5295
|
Privacy
,
,
|
All Rights Reserved
|
Contact Us
Acessibility Policy