POSTPONED UNTIL: Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 pm
Fort Calhoun, Nebraska — The Washington County Museum will welcome noted author Dennis P. Crawford for a special evening book lecture on Thursday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m (Rescheduled) Thursday, May 7 at 7:00 pm. The program will feature a discussion of his book, Robert F. Kennedy: The Road Not Taken, which explores the dramatic seven weeks in the spring of 1968 when Nebraska became the center of the American political world during the presidential primary campaign of Robert F. Kennedy.
The lecture will provide insights into the historical significance of the 1968 campaign and the unique role Nebraska played during that pivotal moment in American political history. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from the author about his research and the stories uncovered while writing the book.
Dennis P. Crawford, a lifelong resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, practiced law in Nebraska courts for nearly four decades from 1986 to 2023. A graduate of Creighton University and The Catholic University of America, Crawford built a career as a trial attorney representing individuals injured in accidents. His longstanding interest in public affairs led him to run as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014, and he also served as Second Associate Chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party from 2012 to 2016. Crawford lives in Lincoln with his wife Diane, who grew up in Blair and still has family in the community.
“We are excited to welcome Mr. Crawford to the museum for what promises to be a fascinating evening of history and storytelling,” said Pam Eby, Executive Director of the Museum. “His research highlights a remarkable moment when Nebraska, and communities like ours, were at the center of the national political conversation.”
The event will take place at the Washington County Museum in Fort Calhoun and is open to the public. Community members and history enthusiasts are encouraged to attend. Books will be available at the event.
For more information, please contact the Washington County Museum at (402) 468-5740/ WCNEMuseum@gmail.com or visit WCNEMuseum.org.
