Vision Maker Media is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a full year of film programming featuring powerful American Indian and Alaska Native films, both in person at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center in Lincoln and virtually online. The film that screens in person at the Ross will be available for screening online the […]
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Collectors of early United States history long pursued a complete set of signatures of the 56 men who boldly signed the document. Omaha’s first real estate agent, Byron Reed, assembled one of the nation’s most important collections of coinage and manuscripts. Reed […]
Open on Saturdays, 11 am to 3 pm MDT Opening Reception Saturday, September 26 5-7 pm MDT
From October 1 through November 29, 2026, the documentary film “The Land Returns” will be available for streaming on PBS and will be aired several times on Nebraska Public Media stations. Check local listings for air times. Streaming available here. About the Film “The Land Returns” chronicles a surprising new way that Indigenous nations are […]
From October 5, 2026, through January 2, 2027, the documentary film "My Omaha" will be available for streaming on PBS and will be aired several times on Nebraska Public Media stations. Check local listings for air times. Streaming available here. About the Documentary As Omaha is shaken by protests and a death that becomes a […]
The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace, Jetter’s Depot, and South Omaha through historic documents, photographs, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper, correspondence from the Housing Authority, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together, […]
Lincoln Saturdays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. in-person Pius X High School conference room*, 6000 A Street (west entrance 8) option to attend via Zoom Facilitators: Tom Seib and Stephen Swinehart More information here. August 29* – Speaker: Karen Shoemaker * at Larksong Writers Place, 1600 N Cotner September 12– Speaker: Liz Kay September 26 – Speaker: Sarah McKinstry-Brown October […]
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Nebraska Synodical Women's Organization
The "Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists" exhibit includes photos of people who made local contributions in the fields of civil rights, education, sports, media, and business. The exhibit is now open to the public on Saturdays by appointment from 1-4 p.m. To book a tour, please email ewclibrary4402@gmail.com.
Speaker: Sue McLain Sponsored by the Bladen United Methodist Church
Speaker: Jerome Kills Small Sponsored by Notre Dame Housing
Registration is now open for the Tri-Faith Initiative's 2026 Religious Equity Seminar, which will provide an understanding of religious equity, diversity, and inclusion issues surrounding religion in America through historical, cultural, and structural analysis. The sessions take place from 6:30 - 8 p.m. every other week on Mondays and Wednesdays from October 12 to December […]
