The Plainsman Museum – Aurora, Nebraska

The Plainsman Museum – Aurora, Nebraska
Are you interested in the history of Hamilton County, Nebraska from the time between 1860 and 1950?  A great place to look at what life was like during this time frame is at the Plainsman Museum in Aurora, Nebraska.  Here you wil be able to see displays of artifacts, illustrations… [Continue Reading]

Winnebago Pow-wow – Winnebago, Nebraska

 Winnebago Pow-wow – Winnebago, Nebraska
The Ho-Chunk people hold a pow-wow in Winnebago for the last five days in July.  This Indian social gathering includes dance and music as well as a time for the tribal members to gather with friends and family.  The celebration is in honor of Little Priest who was the tribes last… [Continue Reading]

Pony Express Station – Gothenburg, Nebraska

Pony Express Station – Gothenburg, Nebraska

Certainly this time of history is something that everyone has thought of as a "romantic" adventure for the men that rode for the Pony Express.  During this time from April 3, 1860 to late October 1861 these riders were providing the fastest mail delivery between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento,… [Continue Reading]

Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center and Union Pacific’s Bailey Railroad Yard – North Platte, Nebraska

Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center and Union Pacific’s Bailey Railroad Yard – North Platte, Nebraska
The new Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center will allow you to see the massive Union Pacific Railroad’s Bailey Yard which is the largest railroad classification yard in the world!  This massive space covers 2,850 acres, reaching a total length… [Continue Reading]

Chimney Rock National Historic Site – Bayard, Nebraska

Chimney Rock National Historic Site – Chimney Rock National Historic Site – Bayard, Nebraska
Seeing the awe inspiring rock on the trip from the east coast on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trail made those traveling want to stop and leave something for those that would follow behind.  There were pictures describing their trip west,… [Continue Reading]