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  • Patriotic Panoramas

    Immanuel Lutheran Church-Eagle 1009 G St., Eagle, NE, United States

    Speaker: Donna Gunn Sponsored by the Immanuel Lutheran Church

  • Revolution Rediscovered: Bringing 1776 to Life

    The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    Join Nebraska Public Media at The Durham Museum to celebrate America's 250th birthday with an engaging evening centered on The American Revolution, the acclaimed documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. Watch featured excerpts from the film, then dive deeper with a short talk from Dr. Susan Brynne Long, early American History lecturer at […]

  • The words USA 250 How We Celebrate, along with red white and blue patriotic ribbons and stars.

    How We Celebrate

    Gage County Museum North 2nd Street, Beatrice, NE, United States

    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, parades, and milestones across generations — connecting local traditions to the broader story of America. Museum hours are Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm, closed major holidays. Admission is […]

  • History on Foot: Germans from Russia

    History on Foot: Germans from Russia
    T'Dance 1400 W. A St., Hastings, United States

    Join 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, […]

  • Bed Turning: An American Quilt Show

    Hastings Museum 1330 N. Burlington Ave., Hastings, NE, United States

    A bed turning is quilt show where multiple quilts are stacked on a bed and removed one by one, with a presenter sharing the history, techniques, and stories behind each piece. Bed Turnings started as a way for women to showcase their finest needlework to neighbors. This Bed Turning is a way for the Hastings […]

  • 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 these objects harmless reminders of historical attitudes or do they continue to perpetuate negative stereotypes about race? Should thrift stores sell these objects? Or should […]

  • The words USA 250 How We Celebrate, along with red white and blue patriotic ribbons and stars.

    Gage County Historical Society and Museum 250th Event

    Gage County Museum North 2nd Street, Beatrice, NE, United States

    A 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 250th Anniversary of the US” Exhibit open exclusively for neurodivergent guests 10:00 AM Community Welcome on the Lawn “How We Celebrate: Honoring the 250th Anniversary […]

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