Javier Avila is professor of humanities and social sciences at Northampton Community College, 2015 Pennsylvania Professor of the Year honoree, 2016 Hispanic Leader of the Year and 2021 recipient of the William Aguilar Cultural Award. With Ávila’s unique blend of comedy and poetry, The Perfect Latino offers a close examination of the American Latino experience. People […]
The Corps of Discovery was a fascinating group of individuals. But there were four members of the corps that were “valuable” but not paid. Hunt discusses these four members and tells stories of their adventures. She also dispels a few myths about these members. This program is appropriate for all ages. Presented by Renae Hunt
This program takes a look at black American influences in the early west, and at the movement of freed blacks after the civil war as they move into and settle in the west. We will look at black settlements in the plains and the causes for their ultimate demise. This program is not a broad […]
Spark! Places of Innovation will be on display at Custer County Museum in Broken Bow June 12-July 25, 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 […]