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!
The Dalton Fall Festival is right around the corner; mark your calendars for September 20th-22nd. Come check out the craft fair, Saturday morning parade, watch the mud volleyball tournament and enjoy some pancakes on Sunday morning. This is a great family event for parents and children of all ages. I encourage everyone to come out and support the village of Dalton and meet some of the locals. To plan a trip, check out Dalton’s website for more information: http://daltonnebraska.com/index.html.
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.
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.
The Wilber Czech Festival begins Friday and runs through Sunday. This is one event you will not miss. I have been to this event every year of my life and I will never get tired of attending. Come down to Wilber and enjoy some duck, dumplings, polish dogs and a kolache. Friday night is the children’s parade; Saturday and Sunday are the big parades at 2pm on each day. Come explore and learn the Czech Heritage during the day. Stay through the evening, enjoy some beer and dance the polka at the Wilber Hotel. Check out the list of all activities and plan your trip to Wilber this weekend: http://wilberchamberofcommerce.com/czech.html
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