Saturday, August 7, 2010

Forts of Nebraska Presentation

       Jeff Barnes of Omaha will be our speaker for "The Forts of Nebraska" presentation Tuesday, August 17 at 7 pm in the library.  The event is sponsored by the Nebraska Humanities Council.
       "Nebraska forts were among the first and last on the Great Plains, built to promote trade, to protect travelers and settlers, to fight the Indian tribes and then to keep the peace.  Join author Jeff Barnes for 200 years of Nebraska military history!
       His book, " Forts of the Northern Plains" will be available for sale and signing after the presentation.