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Why We Observe Memorial Day in May
Memorial Day began in the aftermath of the Civil War and is now observed on the last Monday in May.
The Art of Sharing Space in the Gateway District
Can you tell the difference between the Gateway District, Arts District, and Naked City? It's getting harder to do.

How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Las Vegas
Learn the history behind Cinco de Mayo and the best ways to celebrate in Las Vegas.
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Why We Observe Memorial Day in May
Memorial Day began in the aftermath of the Civil War and is now observed on the last Monday in May.

The Art of Sharing Space in the Gateway District
Can you tell the difference between the Gateway District, Arts District, and Naked City? It's getting harder to do.
How to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Las Vegas
Learn the history behind Cinco de Mayo and the best ways to celebrate in Las Vegas.

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

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.
Back in Time: A Celebration of Vegas History Returns
Home + History Las Vegas returns with tours via walking, bus, bikes, and more.
Latest articles
David Copperfield’s Las Vegas Residency Ends: Was He Ever Really One of Us?
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.

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.
Back in Time: A Celebration of Vegas History Returns
Home + History Las Vegas returns with tours via walking, bus, bikes, and more.
Is Today Las Vegas’ Real Birthday?
The answer: ehhhh …
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.
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.
