Mexican-Americans in Nebraska

Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

Speaker: Jose Garcia Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room A A full 150 years before the 1st pioneer families entered Nebraska territory, Mexican traders, soldiers and explorers left their imprint on […]

The Legacy of Japanese Immigrants in Nebraska

Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

Speaker: Vickie Schaepler Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room A Faced by laws targeting only Asians, Japanese Immigrants began to settle in Nebraska in the early 1900’s. Many came following the […]

“Ins” and “Outs” of the Nebraska Hall of Fame

Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

Speaker: Sara Crook Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room B/C This session will discuss the various Nebraskans, some well-known and some lesser-known individuals, who have shaped the history and culture of […]

But, Who Lived Here in 1491? Indigenous Archeology in Nebraska

Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

Speaker: Rob Bozell Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room A Indigenous people have lived in what we call Nebraska for at least 13,000 years and probably longer. Their story is much […]

Lewis & Clark: What Was Their Value Worth? — Renae Hunt — Room B/C

Norfolk Public Library 308 W. Prospect Ave., Norfolk, NE, United States

Speaker: Renae Hunt Location: Norfolk Public Library, Room B/C The Corps of Discovery was a fascinating group of individuals. But there were four members of the corps that were “valuable” […]