About this episode

This episode explores Nebraska's history through a new exhibit and a documentary screening.

This week on the Friday LIVE Extra, we’re looking back into Nebraska’s past, and how that is affecting our present. Hear a conversation about a new exhibit at the Nebraska History Museum that explores the state's history, people and the larger impact Nebraska has had on the country's history. Also, a conversation about a special screening of “500 Mile Sculpture Garden,” a 1976 documentary exploring the visionary I-80 Bicentennial Sculpture Project, within Nebraska.

Topics covered

• Nebraska history
• documentary
• art exhibit
• cultural impact
• sculpture

Keywords

• Nebraska
• history
• exhibit
• 500 Mile Sculpture Garden
• I-80 Bicentennial Sculpture Project

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nebraska History Museum

Books & works: 500 Mile Sculpture Garden

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