Las Vegas History

Caesars Palace Celebrates 60 Years in Las Vegas

Six decades after opening on the Las Vegas Strip, Caesars Palace continues to evolve.

Rob KachelriessAug 5, 2026

Remembering the Barbary Coast Hotel and Casino

The Vanderpump Hotel is now open, but we kinda miss the days when the property was known as something else.

Rob KachelriessMay 27, 2026

David Copperfield’s Las Vegas Residency Ends: Was He Ever Really One of Us?

Rob KachelriessApr 29, 2026

The Coolest, Creepiest Ghost Towns Near Las Vegas

Nevada's boom-and-bust mining legacy produced hundreds of ghost towns. A few of them are within driving distance from Las Vegas.

Rob KachelriessApr 27, 2026

Steve Wynn: Missing From Vegas, But Active on Instagram

While persona non grata in the Vegas casino industry, Steven Wynn is busy chronicling his life and career on social media.

Rob KachelriessApr 22, 2026

Back in Time: A Celebration of Vegas History Returns

Home + History Las Vegas returns with tours via walking, bus, bikes, and more.

Rob KachelriessApr 8, 2026

Is Today Las Vegas’ Real Birthday?

The answer: ehhhh …

Rob KachelriessMar 16, 2026

The Secret State Park in the Middle of Downtown Vegas

The oldest non-native settlement in Las Vegas set the stage for the community we know today.

Rob KachelriessMar 4, 2026

The Mint 400 and Its Wild Las Vegas History

The most notorious and grueling off-road race in the world has a long history in Las Vegas.

Rob KachelriessFeb 25, 2026

Elvis Uncovered: Found Footage Never Looked (and Sounded) So Good

Rob KachelriessFeb 20, 2026

How the Man Who Popularized Bingo Failed to Capitalize on Vegas Gambling

The businessman who brought bingo to the masses also opened the Tallyho hotel in Vegas. What went wrong?

Rob KachelriessJan 27, 2026

9 Things You Should Know (But Probably Don’t) About the Golden Gate Casino

The oldest casino in Vegas is full of secrets.

Rob KachelriessJan 20, 2026