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museum live episodes (season 5)
EPISODE 1 – 9/16/24
Theme: Constitution Day
We kick off the new season by sharing facts on Constitution Day, which celebrates the adoption and official signing of the US Constitution. This week’s show includes an appearance from a special guest from the USS Constitution Museum in Boston, and we show off some neat and rare documents once collected by Omaha’s Byron Reed. Professor Durham has lots of great history to share, too!
EPISODE 2 – 9/23/24
Theme: Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us as we celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of the Hispanic community. Learn about the impact of the stockyards in South Omaha, the legacy of Omaha native “Babe” Gomez and more. Dr. Mireya Loza of Georgetown in Washington D.C., tells the history of Latino women in journalism, while Professor Durham shares one of his favorite books, which highlights Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor.
EPISODE 3 – 9/30/24
Theme: Agriculture
This week’s episode focuses on the history of Agriculture. Join us as we explore the Great Plains in the early 1800s and life in a log cabin in the early 1900s. Learn more about the state’s history in farming with our friends from the Nebraska Department of Agriculture, and find out what impact the railroad made on the cattle industry in the 19th century in a visit with the National Museum of American History. We have some cool show-and-tell items, too, including a scythe that Professor Durham loves to talk about!
EPISODE 4 – 10/07/24
Theme: Maps and Navigation
This week, we navigate our way through the fascinating world of maps! We are joined by Dr. Paul Johnston from the National Museum of American History, who discusses charts and their importance to sea travel. Our Collections team shares how we used maps to navigate the Interstate road system, while our Exhibit Exploration segments take us back in time to the Transcontinental Railroad and the travels of Lewis & Clark. Oh, and don’t miss a special item in Professor Durham’s pocket segment!
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