Pride and Joy: Nebraska History is a 13-panel traveling exhibit that examines the history of LGBTQIA2S+ communities, events, and organizations in Nebraska. The exhibit introduces several topics and themes related to this history, including pre-Stonewall, religious organizations, rural experiences, colleges and universities, and publications such as newsletters and community calendars of events. The banners sharing this […]
Young History Detectives is a youth enrichment program for grades 7-12 (ages 12-17). YHD participants learn research skills, history, and oral storytelling. Oral Histories preserve community history uniquely. We explore storytelling through art, music, dance, gaming, creative writing, illustration, yoga, meditation, sound therapy, and photography. Each day blends calm and creativity—with daily yoga, mindfulness, and […]
Speakers: Marci Broyhill and Teresa Kay Orr Sponsored by the Heritage of Bel-Air
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Friends of the Trenton Library
Young History Detectives is a youth enrichment program for grades 7-12 (ages 12-17). YHD participants learn research skills, history, and oral storytelling. Oral Histories preserve community history uniquely. We explore storytelling through art, music, dance, gaming, creative writing, illustration, yoga, meditation, sound therapy, and photography. Each day blends calm and creativity—with daily yoga, mindfulness, and […]
Speaker: Bill Hayes Sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Foundation
Crossroads Music Festival joins forces with the The Joslyn for a day of creativity and connection for the whole family. Enjoy a fun-filled children’s concert, two performances by the enchanting Nordic-folk duo ííS, live poetry with Nebraska State Poets, current and former, Jewel Rodgers and Matt Mason, and an interactive storytelling-through-poetry workshop with Matt Mason. […]
Speaker: Bill Hayes Sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Foundation
Speakers: Marci Broyhill and Teresa Orr Sponsored by the Hastings Public Library
Speakers: Descendants of DeWitty Sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Society
Young History Detectives is a youth enrichment program for grades 7-12 (ages 12-17). YHD participants learn research skills, history, and oral storytelling. Oral Histories preserve community history uniquely. We explore storytelling through art, music, dance, gaming, creative writing, illustration, yoga, meditation, sound therapy, and photography. Each day blends calm and creativity—with daily yoga, mindfulness, and […]
The celebration will deepen attendees' knowledge of John Neihardt - specifically during his time in Bancroft. Topics will include an introduction to his wide-ranging interests, including positive relationships with Native […]
