Imagine towns like Beatrice, Holdrege, and McCook being in Kansas instead of Nebraska. 🤯 It nearly happened! In the turbulent late 1850s, political frustrations south of the Platte River grew so intense that southern Nebraskans seriously considered breaking away and joining Kansas.In this episode, we dive into this fascinating near‑miss moment in our state’s history from the 1972 Nebraska History Magazine article, “<a href="https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/doc_publications_NH1972Sectionalism.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Sectionalism in Nebraska: When Kansas Considered Annexing Southern Nebraska, 1856–1860</a>” by David H. Price.

Imagine towns like Beatrice, Holdrege, and McCook being in Kansas instead of Nebraska. 🤯 It nearly happened! In the turbulent late 1850s, political frustrations south of the Platte River grew so intense that southern Nebraskans seriously considered breaking away and joining Kansas. In this episode, we dive into this fascinating near‑miss moment in our state’s history from the 1972 Nebraska History Magazine article, “Sectionalism in Nebraska: When Kansas Considered Annexing Southern Nebraska, 1856–1860” by David H. Price.

Imagine towns like Beatrice, Holdrege, and McCook being in Kansas instead of Nebraska. 🤯 It nearly happened! In the turbulent late 1850s, political frustrations south of the Platte River grew so intense that southern Nebraskans seriously considered breaking away and joining Kansas.In this episode, we dive into this fascinating near‑miss moment in our state’s history from the 1972 Nebraska History Magazine article, “<a href="https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/doc_publications_NH1972Sectionalism.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sectionalism in Nebraska: When Kansas Considered Annexing Southern Nebraska, 1856–1860</a>” by David H. Price.

When Nebraska Almost Became Kansas

Today’s story traces the remarkable rise of Thomas Benton Hord, who not only built the nation's largest livestock feeding empire but also helped lay the foundation for Nebraska becoming the modern-day Beef State. We discover his story through the 2015 Nebraska History Magazine article, “<a href="https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NH2015TBHord.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Thomas B Hord: From the Open Range to the Largest Livestock Feeding Enterprise in the United States,</a>” written by James E. Potter.

Today’s story traces the remarkable rise of Thomas Benton Hord, who not only built the nation's largest livestock feeding empire but also helped lay the foundation for Nebraska becoming the modern-day Beef State. We discover his story through the 2015 Nebraska History Magazine article, “Thomas B Hord: From the Open Range to the Largest Livestock Feeding Enterprise in the United States,” written by James E. Potter.

Today’s story traces the remarkable rise of Thomas Benton Hord, who not only built the nation's largest livestock feeding empire but also helped lay the foundation for Nebraska becoming the modern-day Beef State. We discover his story through the 2015 Nebraska History Magazine article, “<a href="https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NH2015TBHord.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thomas B Hord: From the Open Range to the Largest Livestock Feeding Enterprise in the United States,</a>” written by James E. Potter.

The Man Who Lead Nebraska as the Beef State

With football season upon us, today’s episode dives into the spirited world of six- and eight-man football, a version of the game born from small-town grit and determination. We explore how the sport has shaped rural community identity and resilience through the 2019 Nebraska History Magazine Article, “Six and Eight Man Football and Community Identity in Nebraska,” written by Andrew Husa.

With football season upon us, today’s episode dives into the spirited world of six- and eight-man football, a version of the game born from small-town grit and determination. We explore how the sport has shaped rural community identity and resilience through the 2019 Nebraska History Magazine Article, “Six and Eight Man Football and Community Identity in Nebraska,” written by Andrew Husa.

Glory of the Six- and Eight-Man Gridiron and Rural Nebraska

Today’s episode brings us the story of the First Nebraska Infantry and their role in a battle at Fort Donelson during the Civil War. Learn about their raw determination, facing freezing winds and fierce gunfire, as they fought to halt a Confederate victory through the 1964 Nebraska History Magazine article, “<a href="https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/doc_publications_NH1964First_Nebraska.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The First Nebraska Infantry Regiment and the Battle of Fort Donelson</a>,” written by Benjamin Franklin Cooling.

Today’s episode brings us the story of the First Nebraska Infantry and their role in a battle at Fort Donelson during the Civil War. Learn about their raw determination, facing freezing winds and fierce gunfire, as they fought to halt a Confederate victory through the 1964 Nebraska History Magazine article, “The First Nebraska Infantry Regiment and the Battle of Fort Donelson,” written by Benjamin Franklin Cooling.

Today’s episode brings us the story of the First Nebraska Infantry and their role in a battle at Fort Donelson during the Civil War. Learn about their raw determination, facing freezing winds and fierce gunfire, as they fought to halt a Confederate victory through the 1964 Nebraska History Magazine article, “<a href="https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/doc_publications_NH1964First_Nebraska.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">The First Nebraska Infantry Regiment and the Battle of Fort Donelson</a>,” written by Benjamin Franklin Cooling.

Nebraska Helps the Union Win the Civil War

On this episode, we journey through the history of one of Nebraska’s key agricultural businesses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During this era, more than 260 flour mills helped shape Nebraska communities. Today, we explore how these buildings evolved from modest mills to towering complexes through the 1985 Nebraska History Magazine article, “<a href="https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/doc_publications_NH1985Flour_Mills.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Nebraska Flour Mill Buildings, Structure, and Style, 1854-1936,</a>” written by Tomas R. Buecker.

On this episode, we journey through the history of one of Nebraska’s key agricultural businesses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During this era, more than 260 flour mills helped shape Nebraska communities. Today, we explore how these buildings evolved from modest mills to towering complexes through the 1985 Nebraska History Magazine article, “Nebraska Flour Mill Buildings, Structure, and Style, 1854-1936,” written by Tomas R. Buecker.

On this episode, we journey through the history of one of Nebraska’s key agricultural businesses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. During this era, more than 260 flour mills helped shape Nebraska communities. Today, we explore how these buildings evolved from modest mills to towering complexes through the 1985 Nebraska History Magazine article, “<a href="https://history.nebraska.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/doc_publications_NH1985Flour_Mills.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nebraska Flour Mill Buildings, Structure, and Style, 1854-1936,</a>” written by Tomas R. Buecker.

Nebraska Flour Mills Through Time

The Nebraska History Podcast debuts March 1st. Here's a snippet of an upcoming episode with author Leo Adam Biga and his article "When Hollywood Came to Nebraska in 1968" from the Winter 2023 issue of the Nebraska History Magazine.

The Nebraska History Podcast debuts March 1st. Here's a snippet of an upcoming episode with author Leo Adam Biga and his article "When Hollywood Came to Nebraska in 1968" from the Winter 2023 issue of the Nebraska History Magazine.

Nebraska History Podcast Teaser

We're excited to bring you a new podcast about Nebraska history! The podcast launches March 1st, 2024 and highlights articles from the Nebraska History Magazine as well as some of the authors who have researched fascinating moments in Nebraska history.

We're excited to bring you a new podcast about Nebraska history! The podcast launches March 1st, 2024 and highlights articles from the Nebraska History Magazine as well as some of the authors who have researched fascinating moments in Nebraska history.

New Podcast Annoucement

The Nebraska History Podcast brings you the authors and articles from the Nebraska History Magazine. Join host Chris Goforth from the Nebraska State Historical Society as he presents previously published articles from the past in audiobook form. New episodes are available every other Thursday. Subscribe and enjoy Nebraska history during your commute, on your walk, in the cab of your truck, at your desk, in the field, and anywhere else you listen! Every episode, discover the unique stories and moments of Nebraska's rich history. Support the podcast at https://history.nebraska.gov/podcast.

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