Marci Broyhill, Prairie Poet and Storyteller, shares tales of people, places and events that evolved during the western movement. Marci pulls her script from her research and her rural experience of growing up along the Scenic Nebraska Outlaw Trail HWY 12. She puts a focus on Nebraska history. Nebraska, where the West begins!
Her narratives include stories of people working the land, including the role women played during the frontier movement. She gives accounts of colorful characters, good and bad, those breaking the law and those trying to maintain justice.
Marci and her sister, Teresa Kay Orr, are listed on the Humanities Nebraska Speakers’ Roster as the duo, “Sisters from the Outlaw Trail.”
The duo has three presentations that offer narrative poetry, music and PowerPoint to inform while entertaining their audiences:
- Riders of the Hoot-Owl Trail: Nebraska’s Outlaws
- Aprons, Skirts, Hats & Flirts: Women-Their Range of Status
During the Western Movement - Call of the West: Challenges and Opportunities
Marci is also on the Humanities Nebraska Speakers’ Roster with solo programs:
- Christmas Memories from the 1940’s
- Dreams & Goals: Pioneers Striving for Success
- Nebraska’s Outlaw Trail, HWY 12
Marci has published three books:
- Nebraska’s Outlaw Trails: Fact, Legends & Lore
- Dreams Do Come True
- Tangled Trails: Family, Friends & Folly
. . . . . . . . . . . . . “Marci Broyhill has a natural talent for storytelling.” – Rich Krosch, Cowboy Poet
“She turns her farm-girl experiences into humorous, homespun, nostalgic journeys.” – Dr. Robert J. Rice
“We all enjoyed your true-to-life stories of growing up on the farm. The humorous presentation and the way you mingled through the crowd were unique and personable.” – Dorothy Stiles, Friends of Conservation
“For a short period of time, we were all in another world of reminiscence and fun. The evening was most enjoyable.” – David M. Kincaid, O.D.
“Marci Broyhill brings poetry to life and she gives dimension to storytelling.” – Allen Beermann, Nebraska Press Association