WELCOME TO THE JOHN G. NEIHARDT STATE HISTORIC SITE
Neihardt’s life and legacy
Author of Black Elk Speaks, Cycle of the West, and numerous other works of prose and poetry, John G. Neihardt is the Poet Laureate in Perpetuity of Nebraska. To commemorate his life and work, the John G. Neihardt State Historic Site was established on the site of his former home in Bancroft, Nebraska.
Virtual Tours
Until you can visit us in person, take a virtual tour of the Museum and 1890 Historic Study. If you would like to take a guided virtual tour, contact us and we can show you around via Zoom.
“Poetry is indeed the supreme form of human expression.”
— John G. Neihardt
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Author of Black Elk Speaks and numerous other works of prose and poetry, John G. Neihardt is the Poet Laureate in Perpetuity of Nebraska. To commemorate his life and work, the John G. Neihardt State Historic Site was established on the site of his former home in Bancroft, Nebraska.
Made with permission of the Thomsen family using prints of his artwork on Black Elk Speaks. Each card comes with an envelope. The cards are blank inside. This version of the card is 5×7