

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Children's Blizzard of 1888
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: January 12, 1888, a deceptively calm morning on the Great Plains exploded into a storm of unimaginable fury. In minutes, biting winds roar across the prairie, temperatures plunge, and blinding snow transformed the world into a frozen, featureless maze. Schoolchildren are trapped in the chaos, teachers risk everything to save their students, and pioneer men and women are caught alone on the open prairie, battling against nature’s relentless wrath. Every step is a struggle, every breath a fight for survival, as the blizzard shows no mercy. Panic, courage, and sheer will collide in a desperate battle against the elements, leaving a trail of heroism, terror, and unforgettable stories etched into frontier history.

Step inside the storm. Through pulse-pounding storytelling, gripping historical interpretation, and immersive audience engagement, participants are thrust into the chaos of that fateful day. Experience the fear, the split-second decisions, and the courage of ordinary people facing extraordinary danger. Discover what life was truly like on the frontier, where survival demanded quick thinking, bravery, and resilience against overwhelming odds.

I am the founder of Indian Creek Historical Fashions, and drawing on over 20 years of living history experience, this program blends meticulous research with evocative, heart-stopping interpretation. My work has captivated audiences at museums, schools, historic sites, heritage events, and in historical documentaries. Through interactive narration and vivid historical storytelling, audiences uncover how the Children’s Blizzard reshaped frontier communities, transformed approaches to school safety and emergency preparedness, and left a lasting legacy of courage, resilience, and hope. Prepare to feel the wind, fear, and heroism of the Children’s Blizzard of 1888—an unforgettable, edge-of your-seat journey into America’s past.

Reservations are requested, with a free will donation to the library. Please contact Holly Baber at the Dvoracek Library in Wilber Nebraska. (402) 821-2832, or email dmwlibrary@outlook.com. 

EDIT: We are about 2 weeks out for this event! space is very limited! Make your reservations today!! 

Feel the storm. Experience the drama. Live the history.

Book your own living history program today.
www.indiancreekhistoricalfashions.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wilber/the-childrens-blizzard-of-1888/200029613822822
- **Event Categories**: art, performances, fine-arts, theatre, trips-adventures, entertainment, nonprofit, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 60

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Wilber
- **state**: NE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dvoracek Memorial Library
- **lat**: 40.47926979666
- **long**: -96.962900580465
- **full address**: Dvoracek Memorial Library, 506 S Harris St, Wilber, NE 68465-3160, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Dvoracek Memorial Library, 506 S Harris St, Wilber, NE 68465-3160, United States
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, performances, fine-arts, theatre, trips-adventures, entertainment, nonprofit, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Children's Blizzard of 1888 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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