In conjunction with the Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition at the Calvin T. Ryan Library on the University of Nebraska Kearney campus, a panel discussion will be held at the Kearney Public Library.

During World War II, Nebraska was the site of several prisoner of war (POW) camps. Join expert panelists for a discussion of German POWs in Nebraska, POW sites such as Camp Atlanta and Fort Robinson, and World War II in Nebraska. The Americans and the Holocaust exhibit asks “what did Americans know?”, a question learning about German POWs, and what they knew and shared with Nebraskans, can help us answer. In addition to talking about events of the 1940s, panelists will also discuss how historic sites interpret this fascinating history. Panelists include Dr. Cole Kruger – Kilgore College, Melissa Amateis – University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Will Kessen – Ft. Robinson State Historical Park, and Micah Hueser – Nebraska Prairie Museum.

For more information about the exhibit and other related events, visit the exhibit website.