Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
June 5 – July 10, 2023 Trails & Rails Museum/Buffalo County Historical Society Memorial Day thru Labor Day 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday Learn more here.
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Book Talk: “I Am a Man: Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice”
Book Talk: “I Am a Man: Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice”
A pre-Chautauqua event! Award-winning journalist Joe Starita tells the enthralling story of how Chief Standing Bear peacefully fought for Native American rights. Plan to attend this event prior to "What Connects Us" Nebraska Chautauqua July 21 & 22, which will include Chief Standing Bear as portrayed by scholar Taylor Keen.
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Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
July 19 – August 20, 2023 Thayer County Historical Society and Museum Open Sundays and Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00 or by appointment. Learn more here.
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Meet the Chautauqua Historic Figures! (Grades 2+)
Meet the Chautauqua Historic Figures! (Grades 2+)
Come to Grand Island Public Library to meet Mark Twain, Edith Wharton, Rosa Parks and Chief Standing Bear through books and hands-on activities. Ideal for kids in grades 2-5. Presented by the Stuhr Museum in collaboration with Grand Island Public Library
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An Evening with Mark Twain & Edith Wharton
An Evening with Mark Twain & Edith Wharton
5:30 -- "Traditional Folk Songs" with David Seay (Get a free harmonica and mini harmonica lesson!) 6:30 -- An evening with Mark Twain 7:30 -- An evening with Edith Wharton Followed by Q & A with scholars Warren Brown & Karen Vuranch Free and open to the public!
