Humanities Week – Oct. 7-15, 2023

Celebrate Humanities Nebraska's 50th year at events in person or online!

From October 7 to 15, Humanities Nebraska will have events all around the state in honor of HN’s 50th year of helping people explore what connects us and makes us human. 

More items are being added as plans are finalized. If your community would like to host an event during Humanities Week – a speaker, film screening, writing workshop, cultural festival, etc. – please send HN an email to start the collaboration. Thank you!

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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 […]

    Free – $17

  • Forts of the Missouri River Valley

    Ponca State Park 88090 Spur 26 E, Ponca, NE, United States

    Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by Ponca State Park

  • Matt Mason State Poet Photo

    Family Day: Ekphrastic Poetry with Matt Mason

    Sheldon Museum of Art Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

    An ekphrastic poem is a type of description of a work of art. Former State Poet Matt Mason will lead a day of art, words, and creativity. Inspired by Grace Hartigan: […]

  • Swedish Pioneers in Nebraska

    Aldersgate Church 8320 South St., Lincoln, NE, United States

    Speaker: Laureen Reidesel Sponsored by the Norden Club of Lincoln

  • Evetn text: The Hills We Share 9.10.26 5:30-7:30 pm overlaid on a drawing of an aerial view of many buildings, which is labeled South Side Terrace Homes

    The Hills We Share Exhibit

    The Hills We Share Exhibit
    Jetter’s Depot 3031 Upland Parkway, Omaha, NE

    The 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 […]

  • Cattle Trails and Songs of the West

    Columbus Senior Center 3111 19th St., Columbus, NE, United States

    Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Columbus Senior Center