

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Minne Mae Freeman and the Children's Blizzard: A Living History Program
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Step back into 1923 and experience the story of the Children’s Blizzard of 1888 during a living history program on January 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center.

This program explores the blizzard through the voice of its most celebrated heroine, schoolteacher Minnie Mae Freeman. During the storm, Minnie Mae guided her students through whiteout conditions to safety, an act of courage that brought her national acclaim, marriage proposals, and even songs written in her honor.

Decades later, Minnie Mae reflected on that day in speeches that also spoke to her strong sense of civic obligation and public service. Park Ranger Amber Kirkendall brings Minnie Mae Freeman Penney to life as she reflects back in 1923 as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, sharing why remembering history and participating in civic life mattered so deeply to her.

This living history presentation includes authentic quotes and historical documentation and explores both the harrowing blizzard and the woman whose bravery and humility captured the nation’s attention.

Join us January 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center to learn about the storm, the survival, and the legacy.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/beatrice/minne-mae-freeman-and-the-childrens-blizzard-a-living-history-program/200029410982514
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- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Beatrice
- **state**: NE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 8523 W State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE, United States, Nebraska 68310
- **lat**: 40.29124
- **long**: -96.83565
- **full address**: 8523 W State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE, United States, Nebraska 68310

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Homestead National Historical Park (https://allevents.in/org/homestead-national-historical-park/19389143)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 8523 W State Highway 4, Beatrice, NE, United States, Nebraska 68310
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Homestead National Historical Park
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Minne Mae Freeman and the Children's Blizzard: A Living History Program ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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