By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The newest faculty member in the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s Department of History needs no introduction. Will Stoutamire, who served as director of UNK’s G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture from September 2014 to July 2019, is back on campus as an assistant history professor. The 32-year-old is teaching a historic preservation course this summer and he’ll begin his tenure-track position in the fall. “I’m … [Read more...] about Will Stoutamire, a familiar face at UNK, returns to lead growing public history programs
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MONA, Frank Museum closed to public to limit health risk
KEARNEY – The Museum of Nebraska Art will be closed to the public until further notice. MONA, located at 2401 Central Ave. in downtown Kearney, announced the closure beginning today following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health officials to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). During the closure, all public programs and classes will be postponed or canceled, and staff will be available on a limited … [Read more...] about MONA, Frank Museum closed to public to limit health risk
UNK limiting event sizes through spring semester
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney announced today new event restrictions to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). These restrictions take effect Friday and continue through the end of the spring semester (May 8). All UNK-sponsored events, both on and off campus, that involve more than 10 people will be postponed or canceled. UNK is also canceling all events hosted for outside groups that involve more than 10 attendees, and no new … [Read more...] about UNK limiting event sizes through spring semester
‘Essential Yet Unseen’: New Frank Museum exhibit focuses on 1890s servant life
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The lives of George Sr. and Phoebe Frank are well-documented at the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture. The lavish home’s Colorado sandstone exterior, imported tile, handcarved oak woodwork and beautiful stained-glass window make it clear the family had money, which George earned by investing in real estate. His company built the Kearney Canal, which began producing electricity in 1887 and triggered an industrial … [Read more...] about ‘Essential Yet Unseen’: New Frank Museum exhibit focuses on 1890s servant life
Frank Museum showcases Christmastime during two eras
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – April White wants the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture to be a seasonal destination for Kearney-area residents. She believes the 129-year-old residence on the west side of the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus can be a traditional stop for families looking for a unique holiday display. “The Frank Museum is such a stunning place,” said White, the museum’s interim director. “The holiday decorations … [Read more...] about Frank Museum showcases Christmastime during two eras
