Legacy of the Plains will be hosting Pulitzer Prize Finalist Gregg Jones. The event will be held Thursday, July 25, 2024, at 1:30 pm in the Museum’s Community room. The event is part of the Japanese Hall and History Project and is free to attend.
Jones will be discussing his new book, Most Honorable Son: A Forgotten Hero’s Fight Against Fascism and Hate During World War II. The book discusses the life and experiences of Ben Kuroki. A Japanese American from Nebraska, Kuroki fought with distinction in World War II
Since 2015, the Japanese Hall and History Project, with Legacy of the Plains has planned, relocated and renovated the hall and exhibits including a look at the early Issei migration to the U.S. and to the High Plains; their livelihoods in business and agriculture; coping with racism and prejudice; experiences during WWII and other military operations; cultural, artistic and athletic activities; the current and future state of Japanese Americans in the High Plains. Most items in the exhibits have been donated to the museum by families. These items include heirloom dolls, clothing, dinnerware, books, paper goods, and photographs.
For more information, please contact the museum at (308) 436-1989 or visit our website at www.legcayoftheplains.org.
