A black and white photograph of a young man holding standing next to a horse.

William Henry Jackson: Artist and Explorer

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Special Event
  • Jul 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
  • Free

Join park ranger Eric Grunwald as he tells the story of the life of noted artist and explorer William Henry Jackson illustrated with Jackson's works that are part of Scotts Bluff National Monument's world-class collection. Best known as the first person to photograph the wonders of Yellowstone, Jackson was also a prolific watercolorist and painted images of the American West into his nineties. Come learn more about this important icon of the American west!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Join us in the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center theater, located at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, Nebraska.

Latitude and Longitude 42.000000, -104.000000

Schedule

Date:

Jul 8, 2025

Time:

7:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Eric Grunwald
308-436-9718
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Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Talk