Clark County Museum

The Stardust hotel and casino debuted on the Strip on July 2, 1958. This circa 1960 photo shows the original neon façade and roadside globe sign advertising the Lido de Paris show.

🎆 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

Celebrate Independence Day by stepping back in time at the Clark County Museum. We’re OPEN today with regular hours—bring your friends and family to explore local history, vintage exhibits, and more.

Enjoy our air-conditioned galleries before heading out to evening festivities. See you at the museum! 🎉

🌟 Experience “African American Cotillions: History, Culture & Tradition” at Clark County Museum! 🌟

We’re inspired every day by stories like this one sent to Curator, Dr. Nikita Y. Harris:

"Greetings Dr. Nikita Harris! I’m here at the exhibit and loving it! My niece, Nailah, is here with me. Your exhibit has inspired her to want to be a deb!! Currently, Na’ilah lives in Yokosuka, Japan, and will move to Hawaii in a year. Please let us know if you know of African American-based cotillions in Japan or Hawaii!

My entire family flew in from all over the world! I’m the eldest of 6 children and this is our first-ever family reunion. We chose Las Vegas because one of our sisters and her family live here."

Be part of this powerful celebration of heritage, culture, and family—visit before the exhibit ends on August 4th! Don’t miss your chance to experience this unforgettable journey.

Swanky Club on Boulder Highway, c. 1946. Ads appeared in the Las Vegas Review-Journal that year boasting of the food and live entertainment, with one in November claiming it to be the “Most Unusual Club in Southern Nevada serving the Most Unusual Food in Southern Nevada (Steaks, Chicken, Spanish Food) with the Most Unusual Entertainment (Nina Russell and The Four Gay Knights, Female Impersonators).
Also remembered for its smorgasbord and as a family and community gathering place, the site was later the location of the recently closed Joker's Wild Casino.

Join us for the Juneteenth Opening Address featuring Dr. Nikita Y. Harris, Curator & Executive Director of the National Black Debutante Project, as she explores the history, cultural significance, and enduring legacy of African American cotillion traditions.

This special opening program marks the launch of "African American Cotillions: History, Culture & Tradition" exhibition at the Clark County Museum and invites the community to reflect on the role of mentorship, leadership, scholarship, and cultural preservation across generations.

Come experience a stunning collection of images and stories that highlight the elegance, pride, and meaning behind African American cotillion traditions. This exhibit brings to life the history and vibrant culture that have shaped generations of leaders and community builders in Las Vegas. Exhibition runs through August 4.

June 19 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Clark County Museum
1830 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89002
(702)455-7955