A new exhibit on the history of the Big Blue Reservation in southern Gage County will open on May 25 at 10 a.m. The exhibit will include information about the […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
Young History Detectives is a youth enrichment program for grades 7-12. It uses geek culture to promote literacy, critical thinking and digital literacy. The Young History Detectives learn Black History, both regional, national, and across the African Diaspora along with historical research methods to better understand US History. Research and documentation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, […]
5th-6th graders have the opportunity to learn paper weaving with instructor Sue Burns. Class size limit: 20 (Second class for 7th & 8th graders at 1:30 p.m) Registration required: https://norfolk-ne.libcal.com/event/12626632 […]
This monthly online (Zoom) reading series called First Friday Readings features authors with Nebraska connections, national presence, and a newly published book. The hourlong event, moderated by Larksong director Karen Shoemaker, will include both the author’s reading and Q&A with the audience. The event is free, but registration is required to receive the link. July 5 […]
Speaker: Taylor Keen Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room C While Western accounts of North American history traditionally start with European colonization, Indigenous histories of North America—or Turtle Island—stretch back millennia. Drawing on comparative analysis, firsthand Indigenous accounts, extensive historical writings, and his own experience, Omaha Tribal member, Cherokee citizen, and teacher Taylor Keen presents a […]
7th-8th graders have the opportunity to learn paper weaving with instructor Sue Burns. Class size limit: 20 (Earlier class for 5th & 6th graders.) Registration required: https://norfolk-ne.libcal.com/event/12626632
In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States and its evolving vision of democracy, Humanities Nebraska wants to explore a selection of the stories that have helped give […]
Watch a bucket drumline performance
Watch youth perform Hispanic folklore dancing.
Meet El Vaquero, America’s first cowboy, as portrayed by Angel Vigil. A composite of many different historic figures, El Vaquero is a Spanish colonial cowboy. These cowboys were the first […]
At Cox theater outdoor courtyard or Cox theater lobby depending on weather