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The Western Nebraska Sandhills: How Our “Great American Desert” Came to Life

Posted on May 18, 2026May 17, 2026 by Delaney

Program 4 – “The Sandhills are Open!” Join the Knight Museum and Sandhills Center on Thursday, May 21 at 5:30 PM for the final installment in this four-part educational series presented by Geoff and Cheri Hopkins. This program will explore the settlement and development of the Nebraska Sandhills through topics including homesteading, the establishment of…

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Posted on March 21, 2025May 17, 2026 by Daniel Marquez

Becci Thomas Museum DirectorDelaney MayerAssistant Museum Director Project Support ClerkMichelle KnappMuseum Collections ClerkKim TschacherMuseum ClerkJoan RyanReceptionistAssistant to Culture and Leisure Director Contact Us 📍 908 Yellowstone Ave., Alliance, NE📞 308-762-2384✉️ museum@cityofalliance.net

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Who Killed Crazy Horse? with Randy Kane

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Delaney

Please join us Tuesday August 22nd, 2023 at 5:30pm at the Museum with Randy Kane and hear all about his thoughts and research on the death of Crazy Horse! It is sure to be a great program. Can’t wait to see you all there!

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Kent Theesen Book Signing

Posted on July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 by Delaney

When: Thursday August 5th 5:30-7:30 pm What: Book Reading, Signing, and Q&A Where: Knight Museum and Sandhills Center Theater Description: The Museum is hosting Kent Theesen for a book signing and Q&A on Thursday August 5th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Kent is a local radio personality and is a native of Hastings Nebraska. Make…

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Thursday June 27, 2019 – Knox Road Music Event

Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 by Delaney

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a great Nebraska evening at the Knight Museum & Sandhills Center with local band Knox Road. Knox Road specializes in a variety of music genres and will be sharing their talents with the community on Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. on the west side of the museum. For more information,…

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Summer Hours May 1 – Aug. 31
Monday – Friday       8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday                    10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday                       1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Winter Hours Sep. 1 – Apr. 30
Monday – Friday       8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday                     10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday                        Closed

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