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Preservation group says Home & History festival drew broad attendance and partnerships
Summary
Nevada Preservation Foundation reported 1,151 guests across 28 events, 50 volunteers, a $60 average ticket spend, and partnerships with UNLV and local museums; the group urged continued commission support and license‑plate promotion.
Amy Raymer, board president of the Nevada Preservation Foundation, and programming manager April Mench presented the final report for the 2026 Home & History festival, funded in part by the Centennial Commission. Raymer said the second year of a three‑year grant produced 1,151 guests across 28 events, 50 volunteers and an 85% average event occupancy rate.
"We had 1,151 guests that attended our many events that we had," Raymer said, adding that 10% of attendees came from outside Southern Nevada and 98% of respondents said they would return. The presentation highlighted walking tours, educational programs, neighborhood bike tours in partnership with RTC, and collaborations with the Malaski family and UNLV public history faculty.
Commissioners asked about ticket revenue and event profit. Raymer clarified the average ticket spend was $60 and that event receipts helped offset some program costs, though the festival was not a large revenue generator on its own. She also requested continued help promoting Centennial license plates at foundation events, noting plate sales help fund preservation work.
