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these includes video and audio resources, exhibits, books with storytellers and include Thomas Friedman,
programs cultural encounter trunks, and books for reading
and discussion groups. Available to any organization,
scholars. Prime Time fosters high academic expectations for
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possible: more than 500 programs are offered in communities
statewide annually. Museum on Main Street Community Grants
Collaborating with the Smithsonian Institution brings Grants are available to local communities for
Chautauqua high-quality exhibitions to small Nebraska museums that conferences, exhibits, local and regional projects,
Each summer this lack the resources of larger institutions. The council tours films, and humanities programs that contribute to an
unique event brings exhibits such as “Barn Again!,” understanding of Nebraska and the world. Any
historical figures to life which explored America’s nonprofit group or organization may apply for funding.
and provides a week changing rural heritage, “Key The council is especially
of educational entertain- Ingredients,” which examined interested in projects
ment for children and food as part of our cultural that help us understand
adults under the identity, and "Between Fences," the impact of new
Chautauqua tent. which looks at land use and immigrants and refugees
neighborhoods. in Nebraska, the shift
Capitol Forum on America’s Future of population from rural
Co-sponsored with the Nebraska Secretary of State, Nebraska Book Festival to urban, and the aging
Capitol Forum encourages high school students to The annual Nebraska Book Festival is a partnership with of our population.
better understand American democratic values and the Nebraska Center for the Book and the Nebraska Library
examine global issues facing the U.S. Students Commission that brings together hundreds of people from Since 1973 the Nebraska Humanities
participate in discussions and deliberations with across the state to celebrate all aspects of the book and the Council has funded programs that explore Nebraska’s
their peers from across the state and members of enjoyment and educational value of reading and writing. heritage, build community awareness and strengthen
our elected congressional delegation. our ties to cultural traditions. These programs, held
Public Radio and Television throughout the state, enrich our children
Nebraskans statewide can tune into Saturday’s “Weekend and adults with knowledge and values
Edition” and “Sunday Morning Edition” for they need to become enlightened
coverage of local humanities events. citizens of the 21st century.
The council also provides funding A state affiliate of the National Endowment
for NET programs that record and for the Humanities, the Nebraska Humanities
preserve Nebraska’s heritage. Council is an independent, nonprofit
organization governed by a volunteer board.