The walls of the Nevada State Prison have witnessed more than 150 years of history with stories of law, punishment, humanity, and redemption that shaped the Silver State. This summer, those stories come to life.

Nevada State Prison Chronicles is a free speaker series presented by the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, bringing together historians, medical professionals, justice-involved voices, and corrections insiders to share the stories that defined life behind these walls.

Join us on Thursday evenings this summer for candid, compelling conversations you won't hear anywhere else. Each session takes place at 6:00 PM and admission is free with a suggested donation of $10 helping support the preservation of Nevada's most historic institution.

What: Nevada State Prison Chronicles - Free Summer Speaker Series

When: Thursdays at 6:00 PM | July 16, 23, 30, & August 6, 2026 | Doors open at 5:30 PM 

Where: Nevada State Prison – 3301 Warm Springs Ct, Carson City, NV 89701

Admission: Free | Suggested donation: $10 | Space is extremely limited. RSVP to save your spot.

Additional Info: nevadastateprison.org/chronicles

August 6 - Rod Countryman

The Notorious: Infamous Inmates & Unforgettable Stories of the Nevada State Prison

Executions have been part of Nevada's history since the territorial era, carried out by hanging, firing squad, gas chamber, and lethal injection. While the methods evolved, the responsibility of carrying out a state execution remained one of the most complex and least understood duties within the correctional system.

Drawing on nearly three decades of experience connected to Nevada State Prison, Rod Countryman offers a rare insider's perspective on capital punishment in Nevada. His career spanned roles as a correctional officer, prison investigator, Associate Warden of Operations at Nevada State Prison, and ultimately Inspector General for the Nevada Department of Prisons.

Countryman was directly involved in the planning and execution of Nevada's lethal injection procedures and will provide a candid look at the protocols, personnel, preparation, and realities behind a state execution. Through firsthand experience, he sheds light on a chapter of prison history that few have witnessed and even fewer have discussed publicly.

In his Chronicles talk, Rod Countryman will walk the audience through what a state execution actually involves - the preparation, the protocols, the personnel, and the lasting effect on those who carry it out - offering a perspective that is rarely heard outside the walls of the institution itself.

Note: This presentation contains mature subject matter, including discussion of capital punishment and state executions. Some content may be disturbing or emotionally challenging for certain audience members. Viewer discretion is advised.