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William F. Cody was born, raised, and died elsewhere but it was in Nebraska where he made his home and where the celebrity and legend of Buffalo Bill was born. What happened in the Cornhusker State to create a man who was arguably the world’s first “superstar”? Author Jeff Barnes joins us at the Fort Robinson History Center on August 9, 2025 at 1 pm to tell the story of Cody in Nebraska, from his days as an Indian scout, as a hunting guide to the rich and famous, as the creator of “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West,” and his enduring legacy in the state, nation, and world today. This presentation is made possible by Humanities Nebraska, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and the Nebraska State Historical Society as part of the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau. “Buffalo Bill’s Nebraska” is one of approximately 300 programs offered through the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau. The more than 165 available speakers include acclaimed scholars, writers, musicians, storytellers and folklorists on topics ranging from pioneer heritage to ethics and law to international and multicultural issues, making it the largest humanities speakers bureau in the nation. To learn more about the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau: www.humanitiesnebraska.org
