Sunday, August 1 is the 45th annual Neihardt Day. The outdoor program begins at 1:30 p.m. and is focused on the short story, featuring both Neihardt’s work and those of Mark Twain, a contemporary of Neihardt. A Chautauqua style presentation of Twain, portrayed by Wally Seiler of Alliance, and a reading of Neihardt work by Walt Duda of Omaha, will be emceed by Ron Hull of NET.
Lunch and beverages are on sale from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. The museum exhibits and gift shop are open from 9:00 – 5:00. The program, funded by the Neihardt Foundation, the Cuming County Visitor Bureau, and the Nebraska Humanities Council, is free and open to the public. Some bleacher seating; bring lawn chairs.
