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.
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.
Below is a list of places around the state you can go to enjoy watching the Nebraska Husker football games.
Sidney- The Goose Pit
Chadron- Wreckers
Dalton- Big V’s
North Platte- Touchdown Club
Lincoln- Barry’s Bar and Grill
Johnson Lake- Lakeshore Marina Bar and Grill
David City- Don’s Bar
Gering- The Union Bar
Valentine- Jordan’s Sports Bar & Cafe
Kearney- Jersey’s Sports Bar and Grill
Holdrege- East Avenue Pub
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.
I spent last weekend at the Box Butte County Fair in Hemingford, Nebraska. Friday night; I watched the truck and tractor pull. This was not my first truck and tractor pull, but one thing I learned is the individuals who competed take pride in their tractors and trucks more than anyone else I have met. Saturday I enjoyed the fair parade and participated in a golf run. Saturday night; I attended the Love and Theft concert. The band know show to put on a good show and keep the crowd in high spirits all night! Sunday afternoon was the demo derby; it was a good time to see cars chase each other around in a pit of mud. All the events were fun, however the best part was all the people. The citizens of Box Butte County know how to make you feel as if you are family.
If you didn’t make it to the Box Butte County Fair this year, I hope you plan to make a trip next year. I know I will be back.
The Scottsbluff County Fair is going on through Saturday August 10th in Mitchell. Be sure to plan a trip to check out all the 4-H exhibits and enjoy some delicious fair food. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performs Saturday night. For information and to see a full list of events visit the fair’s website: http://scottsbluffcountyfairgrounds.com/.
The start of The Wilber Czech Festival Parade
Pool Bus
Pedal Bar for Clatonia Legends Bar and Grill
Teeter totter
Old Fashion Tractor
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.
The World’s Largest Ball of Stamps is located at Boys Town in Omaha. If you have any old fashioned stamps you can donate them to the children of Boys Town. The children sell the donated stamps to help raise money for the Boys Town community.
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