The exhibit “Frida Kahlo and the Blue House” presents a selection of over 60 color photographs of the architecture and interior spaces of the Blue House created by Cristina Kahlo as well as vintage black and white photographs taken by Diego Rivera, Antonio Kahlo, Lola Álvarez Bravo, Florence Arquin, and Juan Guzmán.
A new exhibit on the history of the Big Blue Reservation in southern Gage County will open on May 25 at 10 a.m. The exhibit will include information about the Otoe/Missouria language and Otoe-Missouria culture including arts and lifestyles as well as traditional beliefs and rituals. Exhibit panels will feature letters, oral history and photographs. […]
The House of Afros, Capes, and Curls is hosting two free educational summer history camps for youth this summer at the Barbara Weitz Engagement Center in Omaha: Junior Young History Detectives for 4th-6th Graders July 22-July 26, 2024, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Young History Detectives for 7th-12th Graders July 29-August 9, 2024, 10 a.m. […]
The Digg Site Productions Film Camp for youth ages 10-18 is a full day of immersive instruction in the filmmaking process, including scripting, shot scheduling, camera angles, roles in front of and behind the camera, and editing. This camp session on July 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be followed by a film […]
The 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 […]
For kids ages 8-12! Read the exciting survival story by Elizabeth George Speare, then discuss it with your friends! Registration: July 3 (two weeks before event) at www.norfolkartscenter.org Pick up your copy of the book at Norfolk Public Library July 10 (one week before event) Book discussion on July 17 at 10 a.m. Film screening […]
During the Seward 4th of July celebration, a new "Nebraskans in the Civil War" exhibit at the Nebraska National Guard Museum will be dedicated. The exhibit describes the importance of the First Nebraska Infantry and the rise of General Grant in the American Civil War in the Fort Donelson exhibit in the Early Guard Era […]
This monthly online (Zoom) reading series called First Friday Readings features authors with Nebraska connections, national presence, and a newly published book. The hourlong event, moderated by Larksong director Karen Shoemaker, will include both the author’s reading and Q&A with the audience. The event is free, but registration is required to receive the link. July 5 […]
An Independence Day celebration at Harold Warp Pioneer village will include artisan demonstrations, family activities, museum tours, refreshments, virtual reality demonstrations of history, and old-fashioned fireworks. Admission is free for members, $15 for visitors age 13+, and $7.50 for children 6-12.
The Fort Robinson Mare Barn Equestrian Center will features a special program honoring the history of Fort Robinson during its sesquicentennial anniversary. As an event organized by both Nebraska Game and Parks and History Nebraska (Nebraska State Historical Society), the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West specifically highlights the history of the 9th and 10th Cavalry at the […]
The Fort Robinson Mare Barn Equestrian Center will features a special program honoring the history of Fort Robinson during its sesquicentennial anniversary. As an event organized by both Nebraska Game and Parks and History Nebraska (Nebraska State Historical Society), the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West specifically highlights the history of the 9th and 10th Cavalry at the […]
The Fort Robinson Mare Barn Equestrian Center will features a special program honoring the history of Fort Robinson during its sesquicentennial anniversary. As an event organized by both Nebraska Game and Parks and History Nebraska (Nebraska State Historical Society), the Buffalo Soldiers of the American West specifically highlights the history of the 9th and 10th Cavalry at the […]
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by the Dundy County Historical Society
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Pauline Area Historical Society
Bright Lights provides unique, motivating, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing, history, and world cultures and languages. The camp application deadline is one week before each week's camps begin. For details about camps, visit the Bright Lights camps list.
The Johnson County Nebraska Historical Society’s “Monday Night at the Museum” brings speakers each month to share educational and informative stories about personal and community experiences. Monday, July 8 will feature Sean Chance speaking about the Grand Army of the Republic.
Bright Lights provides unique, motivating, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing, history, and world cultures and languages. The camp application deadline is one week before each week's camps begin. For details about camps, visit the Bright Lights camps list.
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the the Boone County Agricultural Society
Speaker: Bill Hayes Pre-Chautauqua event
For kids ages 8-12! Enjoy the Newberry Award winning novel by Patricia MacLachlan, then discuss it with your friends! The book will be read aloud by the group leaders on the event date and followed by discussion. Registration: July 10 (two weeks before event) at www.norfolkartscenter.org Pick up your copy of the book at Norfolk […]
Bright Lights provides unique, motivating, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing, history, and world cultures and languages. The camp application deadline is one week before each week's camps begin. For details about camps, visit the Bright Lights camps list.
Bright Lights provides unique, motivating, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing, history, and world cultures and languages. The camp application deadline is one week before each week's camps begin. For details about camps, visit the Bright Lights camps list.
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Blue Hill Public Library
Speaker: Jeff Barnes Sponsored by Louisville Care Community
Bright Lights provides unique, motivating, hands-on summer learning camps for K-8th grade students, including in humanities subjects like literature and writing, history, and world cultures and languages. The camp application deadline is one week before each week's camps begin. For details about camps, visit the Bright Lights camps list.
Speaker: Renae Hunt Sponsored by the Gage County Historical Society
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Read and discuss this exciting survival story by Elizabeth George Speare! Then watch the film based on the movie. Registration: July 3 (two weeks before event) at www.norfolkartscenter.org Pick up your copy of the book at Norfolk Public Library July 10 (one week before event) Book discussion on July 17 at 10 a.m. Film screening on […]
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the York Area Senior Center
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Speaker: Jerome Kills Small Sponsored by the Central City Public Library
The Architecture on Tap series is a 21+ happy hour history hang-out happening on Thursdays in July and August, a celebration of the historic communities and people that make Omaha unique. Grab a beer from Infusion Brewing Company, explore the historic Joslyn Castle, then settle in for a low-key lecture presented by a local expert. […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
The North Platte Pow Wow will showcase the culture and tradition of Native Americans with dancers, singers, special guests, and many vendors! Everyone is welcome! The grand entry is a must see and will be performed Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm and 7pm, and Sunday at 1pm. Admission is $7 per person or $15 […]
Speaker: Nancy Gillis Sponsored by the Brownville Fine Arts Association
The North Platte Pow Wow will showcase the culture and tradition of Native Americans with dancers, singers, special guests, and many vendors! Everyone is welcome! The grand entry is a must see and will be performed Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm and 7pm, and Sunday at 1pm. Admission is $7 per person or $15 […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
The Digg Site Productions Film Camp for youth ages 10-18 is a full day of immersive instruction in the filmmaking process, including scripting, shot scheduling, camera angles, roles in front of and behind the camera, and editing. This camp session will be followed by a film awards ceremony on July 28 (location TBD). For more […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
The North Platte Pow Wow will showcase the culture and tradition of Native Americans with dancers, singers, special guests, and many vendors! Everyone is welcome! The grand entry is a must see and will be performed Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm and 7pm, and Sunday at 1pm. Admission is $7 per person or $15 […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Grand Island Public Library Foundation
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by Sunset View Assisted Living
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
For kids ages 8-12! Read the classic Newberry Award-winning novel "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong, discuss it with your friends, and then watch the movie together! Registration deadline: July 17 (two weeks before the event). Please register at norfolkartscenter.org, before the event. Free books will be given to the first 10 kids who register. You will be […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
Speaker: David Seay Sponsored by Lincoln City Libraries-Bennett Martin Public Library
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
Young History Detectives is a youth enrichment program for grades 7-12. It uses geek culture to promote literacy, critical thinking and digital literacy. The Young History Detectives learn Black History, both regional, national, and across the African Diaspora along with historical research methods to better understand US History. Research and documentation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
Young History Detectives is a youth enrichment program for grades 7-12. It uses geek culture to promote literacy, critical thinking and digital literacy. The Young History Detectives learn Black History, both regional, national, and across the African Diaspora along with historical research methods to better understand US History. Research and documentation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
Young History Detectives is a youth enrichment program for grades 7-12. It uses geek culture to promote literacy, critical thinking and digital literacy. The Young History Detectives learn Black History, both regional, national, and across the African Diaspora along with historical research methods to better understand US History. Research and documentation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
Young History Detectives is a youth enrichment program for grades 7-12. It uses geek culture to promote literacy, critical thinking and digital literacy. The Young History Detectives learn Black History, both regional, national, and across the African Diaspora along with historical research methods to better understand US History. Research and documentation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, […]
In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States and its evolving vision of democracy, Humanities Nebraska wants to explore a selection of the stories that have helped give our country its rich tapestry of backgrounds and perspectives. Some of these stories will be new and some will be a fresh look at familiar […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
5th-6th graders have the opportunity to learn paper weaving with instructor Sue Burns. Class size limit: 20 (Second class for 7th & 8th graders at 1:30 p.m) Registration required: https://norfolk-ne.libcal.com/event/12626632
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Speaker: Jessica Downing-Ford Norfolk Public Library Room A Abigail Adams Five years after Abigail Smith married John Adams, the American colonies adopted the British law of coverture. This law held that […]
Join in on a tour of Downtown Norfolk! Two tour times: 9:30 and 10:30. Meet at the McMill building, 125 South 4th Street.
This summer camp for youth in grades K-8 aims to empower holistic health and wellness and enhance myriad life and academic skills by promoting a positive future construct -all led by BIPOC peer mentors and qualified adults. Participating youth learn from a wide range of guest teachers about plants, food/body connections, and culture. They will […]
Junior Young History Detectives is open to 9-11 year olds (4th-6th grades), interested in learning Black History, Omaha History in fun and engaging ways. This year's camps will explore storytelling as a tool to present their discoveries of the people, places and events in North Omaha. YHD students learn Black History, both regional, national, and […]
Speaker: Bill Hayes Sponsored by the Fort Atkinson Foundation