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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 Ross Media Arts Center in Lincoln and virtually online. The film that screens in person at the Ross will be available for screening online the […]
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How We Celebrate
Gage County Museum North 2nd Street, Beatrice, NE, United StatesThe Gage County Museum will join the nation in commemorating 250 years of American independence with a special summer exhibition. This exhibit will highlight how our communities have celebrated patriotism, parades, and milestones across generations — connecting local traditions to the broader story of America. Museum hours are Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm, closed major holidays. Admission is […]
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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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Opening Day: Spark! Places of Innovation
Dawes County Historical Society Museum 341 Country Club Road, Chadron, NE, United StatesSpark! Places of Innovation will be on display at Dawes County Historical Society in Chadron August 3-September 11, 2026. Spark! Places of Innovation is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. It is based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. Support […]
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How Did Our Election Campaigns Get This Way?
Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Barry Anderson Sponsored by the Norfolk Public Library
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Nebraska Poets Reading Series: Mark Sanders
Virtual ProgramThe free monthly Nebraska Poets Reading Series highlights the talent of Nebraska poets and invites discussion with audience members. All events are free online, but registration is required to receive an event link. Registration links for each poet’s event and additional details about each poet are available on the Nebraska Poetry Society’s website. Mark Sanders’ poetry […]
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Corps of Discovery in Song and Story
Lincoln County Historial Museum 2403 N. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Michael McDonald Sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Society
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Discoveries from the Fortepiano
Trinity Village 522 W. Lincoln, Papillion, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Donna Gunn Sponsored by Immanuel Trinity Village
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Nebraska Warrior Writers – Omaha Workshops Fall 2026
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room 9777 M Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesSaturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Nebraska Wildlife Rehab’s Baldwin Center conference room, 9777 M Street. Option to attend via Zoom. Facilitators: Jen Stastny and Cindy Cronn More information here. August 22 – Speaker: Matt Mason September 5 – Speaker: Rachel Bash September 19 – Speaker: Vanessa Kalil October 3 – Speaker: Kevin Clouther October 17 – Speaker: John Price October 31 – […]
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Homestead National Historical Park Living History Extravaganza
Homestead National Historic Park 8523 West State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE, United StatesAround Labor Day every year, Homestead National Historical Park brings in living history demonstrators to provide a unique perspective to visitors interested in the homesteading experience. The day will be filled with demonstrations, hands-on activities, living history performances, and performances from the Offutt Air Force Band Brass Quintet.
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Statue of Liberty -The Amazing Rest of the Story
Homestead National Historic Park 8523 West State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Darrel Draper Sponsored by the Friends of the Homestead
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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 exhibit is now open to the public on Saturdays by appointment from 1-4 p.m. To book a tour, please email ewclibrary4402@gmail.com.
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