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NET’s Nebraska Stories

NET airs their episode of Nebraska Stories tonight at 9pm CT and 8pm MT. Topics in this month’s episode includes: Wildcat Hills, Husker Touchdown Run and Pianos in Omaha.

Nebraska Stories is a great opportunity to learn out the state, places to see and people that help make Nebraska what it is today.

If you are not able to watch tonight, you can catch one of the reruns of the show:
Friday, February 14 at 7pm CT/ 6pm MT
Saturday, February 15 at 9:30pm CT/ 8:30pm MT
Friday, February 21 at 7:30pm CT/ 6:30pm MT
Sunday, February 23 on NET-1 at 6 and 10:30pm CT/ 5pm and 9:30pm MT

February 9, 2014 0

History in Action Day at the Dawes County Museum

The Dawes County Museum is hosting their History in Action Day on Sunday September 22nd, 1-5pm. Make apple cider, churn butter, discover antique toys, quilting, farm animals, grind wheat and much more to see and do. I hope to see you all there!

September 16, 2013 1

Phelps County

Holdrege, Nebraska was established in 1883 after the railroad was built through the town. The town is named after George W. Holdrege, a superintendent of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad.

September 7, 2013 0

The blacksmith was in yesterday at the Stuhr Museum’s Railroad town. This museum has been one of my favorite Nebraska places since I was a little kid. I enjoy going back and walking through railroad town. Stuhr allows visitors to go back in time to explore the life of pioneers living on the prairie.

August 31, 2013 0

The Morgan Store in Ellsworth, Nebraska is your stop for western wear, antiques, hunting guns, etc. I enjoyed stopping by and checking out all the cowboy boots Mr. Morgan had for sale. Whether you are coming for a purpose or passing by; it is worth your time to visit.

Hungry? You can grab a soda and some ice cream to enjoy on a hot summer day. Not only is this a western store, but it is historic as well. The building was where The Nebraska Stock Association began.

August 17, 2013 0

General George A. Crook House

General George A. Crook was the commander for the Department of the Platte back in the 1870’s and 1880’s. The headquarters for the department were moved to Fort Omaha in 1878. Crook lived in a brick structure with Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant on the fort that was finished in November of 1879.

Fort Omaha and the brick structure which is now called the “Crook House” still exist today. The Crook House is listed on the Register of Historic Places and the Fort Omaha buildings are now home to Metro Community College.

Fort Omaha and the Crook House are located at 5700 N. 30th Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Visiting the fort is a history learning experience; both children and adults will appreciate.

July 31, 2013 0

When I was a student on campus of the things I enjoyed while walking to class was noticing all the sculptures around campus. Art is an important part of many lives; come see what creations have been mixed up by a variety of artist.