• The Life and Drive of Mari Sandoz

    John G. Neihardt State Historic Site 306 W. Elm St., Bancroft, NE, United States

    Speaker: Peg Gilbert Sponsored by the John G. Neihardt Foundation

  • 45th Annual Neihardt Spring Conference: And Poetry Connects It

    John G. Neihardt State Historic Site 306 W. Elm St., Bancroft, NE, United States

    Various themes will be explored through the connective tissue of poetry. Tickets are required, and the price ranges from $20-$45, depending on student/member status and the inclusion of lunch. Click here for more information, and to purchase tickets. KEYNOTE: Dr. Larkin Powell, "The Best of Intentions: the transformation of Nebraska's landscape,"  historical photographs and ecological […]

  • 60th Annual Neihardt Day

    John G. Neihardt State Historic Site 306 W. Elm St., Bancroft, NE, United States

    The celebration will deepen attendees' knowledge of John Neihardt - specifically during his time in Bancroft. Topics will include an introduction to his wide-ranging interests, including positive relationships with Native Americans, his love of poetry and the works he wrote while living in the town, his character and sense of fun, and his interests and […]

  • 44th Annual Neihardt Spring Conference “Twilight of the Sioux: From the Indian Wars to Wounded Knee”

    John G. Neihardt State Historic Site 306 W. Elm St., Bancroft, NE, United States

    The conference theme this year is inspired by the 100th anniversary of the publication of The Twilight of the Sioux. Published as a combination of the last two chapters (or songs) of John Neihardt's book "A Cycle of the West," the book "Twilight of the Sioux" addresses the tragedy experienced by Plains Indians in the "Song […]

    $15 – $35
  • A Visit with Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason

    John G. Neihardt State Historic Site 306 W. Elm St., Bancroft, NE, United States

    Speaker: Matt Mason Sponsored by the John G. Neihardt Foundation

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