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Mar 2, 2026

By the People: Transcribe Historic Documents

The Buffalo County Historical Society Trails & Rails Museum, UNK History Department and the Kearney Public Library

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Free
The Makerspace
2020 1st Avenue
Kearney, Nebraska 68847
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Celebrate American History by becoming a virtual volunteer! Learn how to transcribe Library of Congress documents to make history more accessible to all. Participants should be comfortable using a computer and willing to create a free online account. We will learn about the By the People project, how to transcribe, and how to participate in the project.