By City of Alliance
Alliance, NE – The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center is honored to host a special community event celebrating the release of Harlen Wheeler’s highly anticipated new book, “The 12 Hours That Changed the Sandhills Forever”, on Sunday, June 22 at 2:00 PM.
This compelling new work dives deep into a pivotal moment in Sandhills history—twelve hours that reshaped the land, the people, and the legacy of Nebraska’s most storied region. Through meticulous research, firsthand accounts, and Wheeler’s signature storytelling, the book captures the tension, resilience, and transformation of a community forever changed.
The event will include a reading and author talk by Harlen Wheeler, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the author, purchase signed copies, and engage in conversation about the cultural and historical significance of the Sandhills region.
Whether you’re a lifelong resident of the Sandhills or a newcomer eager to learn more about its powerful past, this is a must-attend event for history lovers, storytellers, and local heritage champions alike.
For any questions, please contact the Knight Museum at (308) 762-2384.