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  • Nebraska: Weaving a State

    Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

    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 […]

  • Free Form Weaving

    Elkhorn Valley Museum 515 Queen City Blvd., Norfolk, NE, United States

    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.

  • Origins of American Cowboy Culture

    Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

    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 […]

  • Mexican-Americans in Nebraska

    Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

    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 […]

  • Free Form Weaving

    Elkhorn Valley Museum 515 Queen City Blvd., Norfolk, NE, United States

    Learn about free form weaving with instructor Peg Timmer-Kathol. Ages 17-Adult. Class size limit 10 Registration required: Call 402-371-3886

  • The Legacy of Japanese Immigrants in Nebraska

    Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

    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 railroads but stayed due to opportunities in business and agriculture. They overcame adversity, brought picture brides, and their families thrived. Learn of Laws impacting their […]

  • “Ins” and “Outs” of the Nebraska Hall of Fame

    Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

    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 our state. Dr. Sara Crook is professor emerita of political science and history at Peru State College, receiving many scholarly and teaching awards during her […]

  • But, Who Lived Here in 1491? Indigenous Archeology in Nebraska

    Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

    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 richer than what history books have taught us about the past several centuries. Over 97 precent of Indigenous history is only revealed through oral traditions […]

  • Lewis & Clark: What Was Their Value Worth? — Renae Hunt — Room B/C

    Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

    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” but not paid. Hunt discusses these four members and tells stories of their adventures. She also dispels a few myths about these members. This program […]

  • An Evening with Abigail Adams

    Northeast Community College Cox Activity Center East Benjamin Avenue, Norfolk, NE, United States

    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 “the room where it happened” was often her dining room or parlor. John Adams and his wife Abigail were intellectual equals who could discuss the […]

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