German POW Camps in Nebraska. February 20, 2026. 12pm. Kearney Public Library. During World War II, Nebraska was the site of several prisoner of war (POW) camps. Join our expert panelists for a discussion of German POWs in Nebraska, POW sites such as Camp Atlanta and Fort Robinson, and World War II in Nebraska. The Americans and the Holocaust exhibit asks “what did Americans know?”, a question learning about German POWs, and what they knew and shared with Nebraskans, can help us answer. In addition to talking about events of the 1940s, panelists will also discuss how historic sites interpret this fascinating history.
Panelists include: Dr. Cole Kruger - Kilgore College, Melissa Amateis - University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Will Kessen - Ft. Robinson State Historical Park, and Micah Hueser - Nebraska Prairie Museum.
Today's the day - 12pm CT! Despite some weather/travel hiccups for our presenters, we're still on. While we recommend attending in person at the Kearney Public Library, we're also offering Zoom attendance: unk.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #archives #WWII #Nebraska #POWs #AATH