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Upcoming Events
Events
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Vision Maker Media: Everything is Connected Online Film Festival
Virtual ProgramVision Maker Media is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a full year of film programming featuring powerful American Indian and Alaska Native films, both in person at the Mary Riepma […]
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In Search of the Signers Exhibition
The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesOn July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Collectors of early United States history long pursued a complete set of signatures of the 56 men […]
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SPARK! Places of Innovation
Haigler Cornerstone Center 251 E Norman Street, Haigler, NE, United StatesOpen on Saturdays, 11 am to 3 pm MDT Opening Reception Saturday, September 26 5-7 pm MDT
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“The Land Returns” broadcast and streaming on PBS
Virtual ProgramFrom October 1 through November 29, 2026, the documentary film “The Land Returns” will be available for streaming on PBS and will be aired several times on Nebraska Public Media […]
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“My Omaha” broadcast and streaming on PBS Independent Lens
Virtual ProgramFrom October 5, 2026, through January 2, 2027, the documentary film "My Omaha" will be available for streaming on PBS and will be aired several times on Nebraska Public Media […]
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Diaries & Letters of Early Nebraska Settlers
Lexington Public Library 907 N Washington St, Lexington, NESpeakerL Lucy Adkins Sponsored by the Friends of the Lexington Public Library
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The Hills We Share Exhibit
Jetter’s Depot 3031 Upland Parkway, Omaha, NEThe Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace, Jetter’s Depot, and South Omaha through historic documents, photographs, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside […]
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Nebraska Warrior Writers – Lincoln Workshops Fall 2026
Pius X High School 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE, United StatesLincoln Saturdays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in-person Pius X High School conference room*, 6000 A Street (west entrance 8) option to attend via Zoom Facilitators: Tom Seib and Stephen Swinehart More information […]
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Excess Baggage: Riding the Orphan Train
St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Grand Island 1515 S. Harrison St., Grand Island, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Nebraska Synodical Women's Organization
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Exhibit: Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists
Saratoga History- Arts-Humanities Multicultural Center 4401 North 21st Street, Omaha, NEThe "Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists" exhibit includes photos of people who made local contributions in the fields of civil rights, education, sports, media, and business. The […]
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A Century of Fashion: 1870-1970
Bladen United Methodist Church 305 N Webster St., Bladen, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Sue McLain Sponsored by the Bladen United Methodist Church
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Songs and Dances of the Lakota
Notre Dame Housing State Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Jerome Kills Small Sponsored by Notre Dame Housing
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We believe that culture and connection are essential rights of human expression.
We value conversation that respects difference and finds points of common experience.
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We provide inclusive opportunities to learn from the past to enrich our future.
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