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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Step 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 […]
Speakers: Becky Matticks and Marilee Aufdenkamp
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, […]
Sorry, folks. The weather is not cooperating, so this event has been cancelled. 2200 W. 3rd St, Hastings Please join us to enjoy food, fun, and community at a picnic […]
Join us in Hastings to hear the lesser-known stories of the forging of our nation and our state. Details here.
Special story time for kids!
Speaker: Eric Ewing, Executive Director of Great Plains Black History Museum Across every state in the Great Plains, African American homesteaders claimed land, built communities, and shaped a distinct chapter […]
Speaker: Beth Dotan, Research Assistant Professor at the Norman and Bernice Harris Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln This program will take a glimpse into the […]
Speakers: José Garcia and Linda Garcia Linda and Jose were each raised by Mexican American parents who grew up in both urban and rural settings, and who themselves were children […]
