It All Started in a Grove—How the 4th of July in Gibbon Has Evolved

Presented by Kevin McGregor

Join Kevin McGregor, Chairman of the Gibbon Heritage Center Board, and Jean Widdowson, Gibbon Heritage Center Board Member, for a fascinating look at the history of Gibbon’s Fourth of July celebrations. From the community’s earliest gatherings in 1871 to the festivities of today, this presentation explores how traditions have grown, changed, and endured over more than 150 years. Discover the stories, people, and patriotic spirit that have shaped Gibbon’s Independence Day from 1871 through 2026.

Q&A session will follow.

Please join us at the Trails & Rails Museum at 2:00pm on Friday, May 8th at 710 W. 11th St., Kearney, for this free event.

Please direct any questions to Andie Trembley, Community Engagement Director, atrembley@bchs.us or 308-234-3041. For more information, please visit our website, www.bchs.us, or follow us on Facebook at “BuffaloCounty HistoricalSociety.”