[6] The week-long program is centered on a series of first-person portrayals of historical figures, and also includes workshops and other activities.
[7] Past figures portrayed at Chautauqua have included Mark Twain, Willa Cather, and Standing Bear.
[11] Past Sower Award winners have included poet Ted Kooser, Nebraska Educational Telecommunications, and the community of Seward, NE.
The program is centered on a day-long annual event in March, during which students visit the State Capitol in Lincoln to meet with Nebraska elected officials.
[17][18] HN also works with community organizations to develop events and programs related to the museum exhibitions, which explore United States history and culture.