Broc Anderson will share a personal and research-based presentation about the newly re-discovered Red Shirt Winter Count in the Sheridan County Historical Society in Rushville, Nebraska. Winter counts are important Lakota community history records of important yearly events. After researching this little ledger book, Broc and the Sheridan County Historical Society worked together on the future of this important piece of Lakota history and heritage and ultimately returned the winter count back to the Delphine Red Shirt family in October 2022.
Tag: free
A.I. 201 for Small Business – Utilizing A.I. as Your Daily Assistant (RSVP for Free Lunch)
RSVP Form Entry Required — https://nestspace.co/ai-201-small-business
You’re invited to join us at Nest:Space in Downtown Kearney for our 2nd casual lunchtime session, dedicated to small business operators & entrepreneurs who want to learn how to utilize A.I. tools (like ChatGPT) as their business assistant. Although this will be our second A.I. event, you are welcome to join even if you missed our first event!
We’re excited to have, Dr. Jean Mandernach, with UNK & Grand Canyon University, back to lead our exploration into more A.I. strategies, offering valuable insights for small business growth and daily A.I. uses.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
🕛 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
📍 Location: Nest:Space, 2224 Central Ave., Downtown Kearney
💰 Cost: Free! (RSVP for Food & Drinks)
RSVP Here: https://nestspace.co/ai-201-small-business
Reserve your spot now!
Limited availability; first 50 RSVPs are welcome to join this event and get free lunch & drinks (thanks to Raven Tech!) and baked goods (thanks to Central Mercantile!).
What You Can Look Forward To:
🚀Beyond The Basics: Discover how integrating A.I. into your daily business operations can transform your efficiency and creativity.
✨Transformative Tools at Your Fingertips: Dr. Mandernach will showcase how A.I. tools can function as your tireless, multi-talented business assistant.
❓Q&A Time: Bring your questions, because we’ve got the expert to give you answers in an easy-to-understand manner.
RSVP today to save your spot (Only 50 total spots available):
https://nestspace.co/ai-201-small-business
Thank you to our Downtown Kearney neighbors Raven Tech & Central Mercantile for sponsoring this event!
History Department Lecture: “Everything That’s Curious is Grist for My Mill”: A History of Jenner’s Park in Loup City, Nebraska
Founded by two wealthy British immigrants, Henry and Robert Jenner, Jenner’s Park operated in Loup City, NE, until 1941, serving for four decades as a popular destination for entertainment and education for rural and small-town Nebraskans. The park housed many different attractions, including exotic wildlife, Egyptian mummies, and a museum building styled after the British Museum as a cabinet of curiosity. This museum housed artifacts from all over the world, including ancient cuneiform tablets, a suit of Chinese armor, Congolese spears, Polynesian shrunken heads, and clothing allegedly taken from the body of a medicine man after the Wounded Knee Massacre. This talk will discuss the story behind the park, exploring how it serves as fascinating microcosm of the colonialist museums popular in the early twentieth century.
Presented by Dr. William Stoutamire and Logan Osmera (UNK)
Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 12pm.
Kearney Public Library
Free and Open to the Public
Sponsored by the History Department and hosted by the Kearney Public Library.
Any and all are invited to attend!
All talks are streamed and recorded on the Kearney Public Library’s YouTube channel.
Fabulous Fridays @ Trails & Rails
held on the 2nd Friday monthly at 2 pm. Locations vary, so check the web site.– Topics will be announced as the committee secures speakers! Stay tuned!
Beyond the Grave
Meet one of Buffalo County’s past right at their grave! This family friendly event is a great way to learn about our local history through our pioneer impersonator! Keep an eye out for location and historic persons on our Facebook page.
Wagons West Celebration
Live music, delicious food, exhibitors, demonstrators, archive researchers, kids’ games, and contests. FREE admission/donations are appreciated.
Final Day of Water/Ways
The final day of the Water/Ways exhibit. Make sure you don’t miss out!
Water/Ways” explores the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. It looks at how political and economic planning have long been affected by access to water and control of water resources. Human creativity and resourcefulness provide new ways of protecting water resources and renewing respect for the natural environment. The exhibition includes interactives that will help visitors explore the deep connections between water, work, traditions, and faith
BCHS Annual Meeting
A great gathering of BCHS members to reflect back on the past year’s accomplishments and enjoy an entertaining program while eating yummy food. The general public is welcome to join us for the program, too!
Water/Ways Exhibit Open House
Please join us at the Family History Center of the Trails & Rails Museum for a special Grand Opening on Saturday, March 2nd at 1pm for the “Water/Ways” Smithsonian exhibition! Light refreshments are provided in the designated reception area.
Water/Ways” explores the endless motion of the water cycle, water’s effect on landscape, settlement and migration, and its impact on culture and spirituality. It looks at how political and economic planning have long been affected by access to water and control of water resources. Human creativity and resourcefulness provide new ways of protecting water resources and renewing respect for the natural environment. The exhibition includes interactives that will help visitors explore the deep connections between water, work, traditions, and faith.
History Department Lecture:“Becoming Vital Defense Territory”: The History of the Sioux Ordnance Depot
In 1942, the US government arrived in Sidney, Nebraska, and constructed the 20,000-acre Sioux Ordnance Depot. For 25 years, this ammunition storage site provided employment for a variety of individuals, contributed to the county’s economy, and became an important site in Nebraska’s military history. After closing in 1967, the site maintains most of the 800 original storage igloos and several buildings. This talk will discuss the history of this depot.
Presented by Tatiana Moore (UNK)
Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 12pm.
Kearney Public Library
Free and Open to the Public
Sponsored by the History Department and hosted by the Kearney Public Library.
Any and all are invited to attend!
All talks are streamed and recorded on the Kearney Public Library’s YouTube channel.