Nov 21; Monument Speaker Series

The Legacy of the Plains Museum will be hosting their monthly Speaker Series program. The event will be held this Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Every month, the Museum hosts a speaker or panel to discuss the rich and vibrant history of the region and the state.

Larry Gibbs will be the featured speaker. He will be presenting on the history of the railroads in the area. Larry is a long-time resident of Gering and railroad enthusiast. He is the author of “Nebraska Sweet Beets: A History of Sugar Valley”, where he highlights the reliance the sugar beet industry had on the railroads.

The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session, and there is no charge to attend.

For more information, call Legacy of the Plains Museum (308) 436-1989.