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 […]
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 […]
Speaker: Jessica Downing-Ford Norfolk Public Library Room A Abigail Adams Five years after Abigail Smith married John Adams, the American colonies adopted the British law of coverture. This law held that no female person had a legal identity. At birth she was “covered” by her father’s identity and, when she married, by her husband’s. The husband […]
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 by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Join in on a tour of Downtown Norfolk! Two tour times: 9:30 and 10:30. Meet at the McMill building, 125 South 4th Street.
Speaker: Linda Garcia Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room A An experienced storyteller, Garcia-Perez draws on her experiences as a young girl in Omaha’s Mexican-American barrio. Her stories convey a universal message of humor, wonder and tradition. Linda M. Garcia-Perez, a 1971 College of St. Mary graduate and a retired Children’s Librarian, is an artist, instructor, […]
Speaker: Sara Crook Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room B/C This session will discuss the history and politics of Nebraska's admittance as the 37th state in the Union. As the first state admitted after the Civil War, Nebraska not only faced the politics within the state, but Reconstruction politics as well. Dr. Sara Crook is professor […]
Learn about free form weaving with instructor Peg Timmer-Kathol. Ages 17-Adult. Class size limit 10 Registration required: Call 402-371-3886 or send email.
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 […]
Join in on a tour of Downtown Norfolk! Two tour times: 9:30 and 10:30. Meet at the McMill building, 125 South 4th Street.
Speaker: Bill Hayes Sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Foundation
Speaker: Angel Vigil Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room A Why is there the rodeo? Why are there cowboys? Why are there horses in America? Where did the word cowboy come from? Where did the Stetson cowboy hat come from? Why was there John Wayne, Roy Rodgers, Gene Autry and Hopalong Cassidy? Why were there TV […]
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Wayne Public Library
Speaker: Jose Garcia Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room A A full 150 years before the 1st pioneer families entered Nebraska territory, Mexican traders, soldiers and explorers left their imprint on […]
Speaker: Amber Kirkendall with Homestead National Historical Park Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room B/C The call of free land offered Black Americans a welcome reprieve from a cycle of poverty […]
Learn about free form weaving with instructor Peg Timmer-Kathol. Ages 17-Adult. Class size limit 10 Registration required: Call 402-371-3886
Speaker: Vickie Schaepler Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room A Faced by laws targeting only Asians, Japanese Immigrants began to settle in Nebraska in the early 1900’s. Many came following the […]
Speaker: Sara Crook Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room B/C This session will discuss the various Nebraskans, some well-known and some lesser-known individuals, who have shaped the history and culture of […]
Speaker: Rob Bozell Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room A Indigenous people have lived in what we call Nebraska for at least 13,000 years and probably longer. Their story is much […]
Speaker: Renae Hunt Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room B/C The Corps of Discovery was a fascinating group of individuals. But there were four members of the corps that were “valuable” […]
Meet Abigail Adams as portrayed by Jessica Downing-Ford. “America’s first Second Lady and second First Lady” played an important role in the founding of this nation. Indeed, one could say […]
Big Elk or Ongpatonga, was chief of the Omaha Tribe during a key time in America's expansion through the Great Plains. With U.S. acquisition of land and the increase of […]
Watch a presentation by hoop dancer, Jeffrey Mesteth, following Big Elk. At NECC Cox Theater