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  • The words USA 250 How We Celebrate, along with red white and blue patriotic ribbons and stars.

    How We Celebrate

    Gage County Museum North 2nd Street, Beatrice, NE, United States

    The 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, […]

  • In Search of the Signers Exhibition

    The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    On 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 who boldly signed the document. Omaha’s first real estate agent, Byron Reed, assembled one of the nation’s most important collections of coinage and manuscripts. Reed […]

    Free – $17

  • Opening Day: Spark! Places of Innovation

    Dawes County Historical Society Museum 341 Country Club Road, Chadron, NE, United States

    Spark! 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, […]

  • Corps of Discovery in Song and Story

    Lincoln County Historial Museum 2403 N. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte, NE, United States

    Speaker: Michael McDonald Sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Society

  • The plow shaped visitor center is in the foreground. A pale pink sky can be seen behind it as the sunsets. Sunset at the Homestead Heritage Center. NPS Photo/H Hendricks

    Homestead National Historical Park Living History Extravaganza

    Homestead National Historic Park 8523 West State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE, United States

    Around 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 […]

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    Nebraska Homegrown Series from Jewel Rodgers – Chadron

    Chadron Open Art 223 Main St., Chadron, NE

    Organized by Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers, Homegrown is a traveling community arts series where everyone is welcome to listen, connect, or share original work. Enjoy a popcorn-style community reading, […]

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