Diaries and Letters of Early Nebraska Settlers
Speaker: Lucy Adkins Sponsored by the Norfolk Public Library
Events
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Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States
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Cattle Trails and Songs of the West
Stanton Health Center 301 17th St., Stanton, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Stanton Health Center
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The Legacy of the Orphan Trains: Kimball
Kimball Public Library 901 S Nadine St., Kimball, NE, United StatesNovelist and humanities scholar Alison Moore and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster have combined audio visual elements, historical fiction and musical ballads into a collaborative performance that brings the Orphan Train movement, a largely-unknown chapter in American history, to public awareness. The presentation tells the story of the 250,000 orphans and unwanted children who were put on […]
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Dust Bowl Descent
Lincoln County Historial Museum 2403 N. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Bill Ganzel Sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Society
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Pride and Joy: Nebraska History traveling exhibit @ Calvin T. Ryan Library
University of Nebraska Kearney Calvin T. Ryan Library 2508 11th Ave, Kearney, NE, United StatesPride 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 […]
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Nebraska Warrior Writers – Lincoln Workshops
Pius X High School 6000 A Street, Lincoln, NE, United StatesLincoln Saturdays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in-person Pius X High School conference room, 6000 A Street (west entrance 11)* option to attend via Zoom Facilitator: Tom Seib More information here. […]
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Bess Streeter Aldrich: In Her Own Words
Homestead National Historic Park 8523 West State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Jolene McLaughlin Sponsored by the Friends of the Homestead National Monument
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George Shannon: Youngest Member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Homestead National Historic Park 8523 West State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Bill Hayes Sponsored by the Friends of the Homestead
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Echoes of an Era
Lodgepole Southside Park Bates Boulevard, Lodgepole, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Paul Siebert Sponosred by the Old Settlers Committee
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A Visit with the Nebraska State Poet, Jewel Rodgers (SCHOOL AUDIENCE ONLY)
Brownell Talbot High School 400 N. Happy Hollow Blvd, Omaha, NE, United StatesSpeaker: Jewel Rodgers Sponsored by Brownell Talbot High School Note: Due to the location, this program is not open to the general public. This listing is for informative purposes only.
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Nebraska Poets Reading Series: Jewel Rodgers
Virtual ProgramThe free monthly Nebraska Poets Reading Series highlights the talent of Nebraska poets and invites discussion with audience members. All events are free online, but registration is required to receive an event link. Registration links for each poet’s event and additional details about each poet are available on the Nebraska Poetry Society’s website. Jewel Rodgers is an […]
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Descendants of DeWitty
Lincoln County Historial Museum 2403 N. Buffalo Bill Ave., North Platte, NE, United StatesSpeakers: Descendants of DeWitty Sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Society
