A new play by Becky Boesen, commissioned by History Nebraska, inspired by the life of Clarence Williams “It’s almost unbelievable that anyone could be hardened to the point of doing the brutal things they did…” A young man from the midwest is sent to war, carrying with him the hopes of the free world. What […]
The Nebraska Storytelling Festival will give ten storytellers a stage to share their stories, understanding that our tales help us understand who we are, celebrate the diversity and commonality of human experience, and give meaning to our struggles. Storytellers will come from across Nebraska, and some have international roots in Nigeria and Ukraine. Their stories can […]
Toaster is the co-creator of Big Kid Slam, a poetry slam invested in centering marginalized voices and terrible prizes. He has competed at every level of poetry slam, most recently competing as an Individual World Poetry Slam finalist. Toaster has featured in poetry events all over America, Vancouver and most recently Germany. His work can […]
The Oregon-California Trails Association and the Nebraska Chapter of OCTA present the “We Do Old In A New Way” convention in Gering. The convention will focus on the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express National Historic Trails across Nebraska’s panhandle and eastern Wyoming (including the corridor’s usage by American Indians for thousands of years […]
The Oregon-California Trails Association and the Nebraska Chapter of OCTA present the “We Do Old In A New Way” convention in Gering. The convention will focus on the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express National Historic Trails across Nebraska’s panhandle and eastern Wyoming (including the corridor’s usage by American Indians for thousands of years […]
The Oregon-California Trails Association and the Nebraska Chapter of OCTA present the “We Do Old In A New Way” convention in Gering. The convention will focus on the Oregon, California, Mormon Pioneer, and Pony Express National Historic Trails across Nebraska’s panhandle and eastern Wyoming (including the corridor’s usage by American Indians for thousands of years […]
Join us online for a special Curiosity Connections with Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason in conversation with Nebraska rock musician Jay Hanson. Register for a Zoom link at Eventbrite. Poetry is often seen as a formal, intellectual thing when it's actually rooted in daily life and experiences. There was nothing formal about Coleridge enlisting in […]
October 16 – November 20, 2023 Legacy of the Plains Museum Monday-Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Learn more here.
December 9, 2023 – January 27, 2024 Great Plains Black History Museum Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 1-5 PM *Private Tours available by appointment* Learn more here.
The People's Recorder is a national podcast on the 1930s Federal Writers' Project: what it achieved, where it fell short, and what it means for Americans today. An episode about Nebraska is now available. Episode Summary In the 1930s, the notion of making an incubator for creativity in a region devastated by the Great Depression […]
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
High schoolers from across the state will gather to discuss global issues such as trade, conflict, human migration, and more. They will also have the opportunity to interact with elected officials. Nebraska Forum on Global Issues is presented by Humanities Nebraska in cooperation with the Nebraska Secretary of State Office.
