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Special Event
Event
John A Creighton: Blazing the First Internet
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 42.000000, -104.000000
Scotts Bluff National Monument visitor center at 190276 Old Oregon Trail in Gering, Nebraska.
Dates & Times
Date:
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Time:
7:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Campfire/Evening Program
Living History
Description
Portraying John A. Creighton, Brian Kokensparger helps the audience envision the building of the first “Internet”– the first transcontinental telegraph. Although his brother, Edward, was the chief superintendent of the project, John was in a unique position to observe the installation of the line and did his share to help the Creighton crew win the race to Salt Lake City. At the end of this Chautauqua-style program, Kokensparger comes out of character to make connections between today’s Internet and the telegraph network. This program has been made possible through the generous support of Humanities Nebraska and Black Hills Parks and Forests Association.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
Courtesy of Brian Kokensparger