How We Celebrate
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, […]
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Sorting Out Race exhibit
Every day thrift stores across America receive donations of objects that display racial imagery— antique advertising cards, collectible salt-and-pepper shakers, vintage children’s books, and mugs with sports team mascots. Are […]
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Gage County Historical Society and Museum 250th Event
Gage County Museum North 2nd Street, Beatrice, NE, United StatesA full day of history, community, and celebration. Please RSVP your attendance to the afternoon 2pm- 4pm sessions and evening programs at 402-228-1679. 9:00 AM “How We Celebrate: Honoring the […]
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Nebraska’s Winding Road to Statehood: In the Footsteps of a Female Settler
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Sara Crook Sponsored by the Friends of the Arbor Lodge Foundation Download flyer
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Col. Thomas Doane: Massachusetts Engineer to Nebraska Civic and Educational Leader
Hastings Public LibraryStep back to 1872 and experience a Chautauqua portrayal of Thomas Doane, the chief engineer of the B & M Railroad and famous Hoosac Tunnel Project. Doane was responsible for 240 miles of railroad and telegraph from Plattsmouth to Kearney. He was the co-founder of the town of Crete, Nebraska, founder of the first bank […]
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Remember the Ladies: Stitching Together a Revolution
Gage County Museum North 2nd Street, Beatrice, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Janie York Sponsored by the Gage County Historical Soceity
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Germans from Russia in Hastings
Adams County Historical Society 1330 N Burlington Ave, Hastings, United StatesSpeakers: Becky Matticks and Marilee Aufdenkamp
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History on Foot: Germans from Russia
T'Dance 1400 W. A St., Hastings, United StatesJoin us as we take a walking tour of the western settlement of Germans From Russia. We'll visit several homes, churches, and grocery stores as we take a closer look at the families that came to Hastings in the 1880s and 1890s. Sponsored by Hastings Museum. Meet at T'Dance (1400 W. A St.) May 31, […]
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Patriotic Panoramas
Heritage Estates 2325 Lodge Dr., Gering, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Donna Gunn Sponsored by Heritage Estates
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Patriotic Panoramas
Highland Park Care Center 1633 Sweetwater Ave., Alliance, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Donna Gunn Sponsored by the Higland Park Care Center
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Patriotic Panoramas
Highland Park Assisted Living 150 W 24th St., Alliance, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Donna Gunn Sponsored by the Highland Park Assisted Living
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Family Picnic
Chautauqua Park, Hastings W 5th St, Hastings, United States2200 W. 3rd St, Hastings Please join us to enjoy food, fun, and community at a picnic for everyone! Please bring lunch and picnic blanket. (Some picnic tables will be available in the park) Play lawn games with Hastings Parks & Recreation, buy a delicious treat from Special Scoops, and connect with your friends and […]
