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 […]
TAJIMAL K'IN La Fiesta del Sol / Festival of the Sun A Collective Photography Exhibit Cristina Kahlo, Marcos García, Marco Girón Museum hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursdays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit museum website for more information.
The Gage County Museum will join the nation in commemorating 250 years of American independence with a special summer exhibition. This exhibit will highlight how our communities have celebrated patriotism, parades, and milestones across generations — connecting local traditions to the broader story of America. Museum hours are Wednesday–Saturday, 10am–4pm, closed major holidays. Admission is […]
Every day thrift stores across America receive donations of objects that display racial imagery— antique advertising cards, collectible salt-and-pepper shakers, vintage children’s books, and mugs with sports team mascots. Are these objects harmless reminders of historical attitudes or do they continue to perpetuate negative stereotypes about race? Should thrift stores sell these objects? Or should […]
Spark! Places of Innovation will be on display at Dawes County Historical Society in Chadron August 3-September 11, 2026. Spark! Places of Innovation is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. It is based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. Support […]
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. To book a tour, please email ewclibrary4402@gmail.com.
Meadowlark Hearth Living Environment Foundation is hosting an Archaeology Fair at Legacy of the Plains Museum. The event is free and open to the public. Activities include: • Friction Fire-Making • Flintknapping • Arrow Making • Atlatl Throwing • Cordage and Basketry • Ochre Hand-Spray Art • Seed Processing
Speaker: Charlotte Endorf Sponsored by the Hastings Public Library
Speaker: Jody Lamp Sponsored by the Deer Creek Sodbusters
Speaker: David Marsh Sponsored by the Christ Lincoln Ladies Group
Screening and Q&A with Directors Brenda Fisher and Blake Pickens, moderated by Georgiana Lee. at Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center This documentary follows Colville Tribe Chief’ Marchand Rice's nearly 40-year path toward redemption while examining the disproportionate incarceration of Native Americans and a justice system that often punishes trauma without addressing its roots. Featuring intimate […]
Thursday, August 13 12:00 p.m. CDT/11:00 a.m. MDT Hosted by Katie Bradshaw, grants management and outreach specialist, with Kristi Hayek Carley, HN Program Manager. After a brief presentation, we’ll open up the conversation for your questions. This online office hour is an opportunity for you to ask questions about grants in a group setting, and […]