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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Around Labor Day every year, Homestead National Historical Park brings in living history demonstrators to provide a unique perspective to visitors interested in the homesteading experience. The day will be filled with demonstrations, hands-on activities, living history performances, and performances from the Offutt Air Force Band Brass Quintet.
Speaker: Darrel Draper Sponsored by the Friends of the Homestead
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: Jose Garcia Sponsored by the Willa Cather Branch Library of Omaha Public Library
Organized by Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers, Homegrown is a traveling community arts series where everyone is welcome to listen, connect, or share original work. Enjoy a popcorn-style community reading, performances by Jewel and other notable poets, and an open share featuring poetry, stories, music, visual art, and more. Prefer to just listen? Come as […]
Before selected concerts in its 2026-27 season, Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra organizes a virtual conversation with LSO’s Maestro Edward Polochick and guest artists or composers, hosted by Nebraska Public Media’s Genevieve Randall or Penelope Morrow. The pre-recorded chat for each concert is available to view online as well as via podcast the Monday before the concert, and […]
Speaker: Renae Hunt Sponsored by the Lincoln County Historical Society
Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by Off Broadway Appartments
