Celebrate America’s history through a day of engaging presentations, storytelling, quilts, culture, and community at Legacy of the Plains Museum. “Our American Stories: Celebrating 250 Years” highlights the diverse voices, traditions, and experiences that helped shape the United States and the Great Plains.

Presentation Schedule

10:00 a.m.
“Abraham Lincoln, America’s Greatest Political Orator”
Presented by Fred Nielsen

11:00 a.m.
“Death, Poverty, and Bread: How German Russians Found Success in Nebraska”
Presented by Karen Keehr, Germans from Russia Museum

1:30 p.m.
Japanese American Quilt Panel Discussion
Stories of perseverance, family journeys, and heritage reflected through handmade quilts created by Japanese American women from the High Plains.

2:30 p.m.
“The Mexican People of the Panhandle”
Presented by Jackie Cervantes Guzman

3:30 p.m.
Quilts of Valor Presentation
Presented by Peggy Maunier
Learn how Quilts of Valor honors veterans and active-duty military members through handmade quilts recognizing their service and sacrifice.

Special Exhibits

Guests can also explore special exhibits from the museum collection, including:

• A camel hair quilt
• A driftwood spinning wheel
• A 42-star American flag from the 1800s
• Military uniforms and Quilts of Valor
• Japanese American quilts on loan from the International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln

This special exhibit will remain on display through July 19.