History

Anthropology, Archaeology, Children's, History, Natural History, Park, Science, University

Your first stop should be the interpretive displays and the fossil preparation laboratory. You are invited to ask the paleontologists about their work. Educational programs are presented on a regular basis. From the Visitor Center, it is but a short stroll to the Hubbard Rhino Barn, where new discoveries continue to be unearthed.

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Message from Founder John Hargiss: I welcome and thank everyone who has shown support for the Benson History and Welcome Center. Our goal is to educate and preserve the history of this community that my heart is so connected to.

History

The museum documents through artifacts and interactive audiovisual displayes, the dramatic story of Boys Town's mission to care for at-risk and troubled children.

Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

The Trails & Rails Museum has six historic buildings to tour through, as well as livery barn and an authentic Union Pacific steam engine and caboose. The archive building is used by researchers all over the world. We have acquired the land to the west of us and can almost double in size. Join us for several special events through-out the year! We are located on the original Mormon Trail Route (current 11th St.)

Archaeology, Culture, General, History, Military

The collections of the Community Historical Center and Museum include historic objects, books, photographic materials, textile and costume items, ethnographic materials, a considerable geological collection, and any other category of collection type. Mission Statement: Developing a long-range preservation plan for the collections and to establish conservation as an integral part of the museum’s mission and to further restore the architectural structure of the building.

History

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Specialized

Culture, General, History, Library, Science

The Fairbury City Museum has been located for many years on the west side of the square in downtown Fairbury. The museum opened in its new location, the former West Ward School, in the fall of 1998. This move has enabled us to present our collection in a much more pleasant atmosphere and encourages visitors to more fully explore all the treasures which had previously been hidden.

History

Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

The Museum per se was established about 40 years ago in the old County Jail. We have recently revitalized it, weeded the collection and embarked on considerable document cataloging and preservation.

History

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Housed in the old White Star filling station and rural school, the museum is dedicated to the preservation and display of Boone County history. The Boone County Historical Society Museum has many indoor and outdoor exhibits that many will find to be both intriguing and educational.

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society

The Society meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The hours vary during the year.They are at 7:30 P.M. October thru April, and at 8:00P.M. May thru September,at the Brown County Historical Society-Coleman House located 1 block north of Hiway 20 on Old Hiway 7 on the left side.

History

History

Culture, History, Historical Society, Library

The Crawford Historical Museum, run by the Crawford Historical Society, is located in the oldest commercial building of downtown Crawford, Nebraska. It curates a variety of displays detailing the history and culture of the area. The Museum also has collected a wide range of research material, most notably including an extensive obituary database.

History, Historic House, Historical Society

Five different buildings of treasures of Dixon County history. Our Research Room is a great help for genealogists, lots of old newspapers from Dixon County. Also we are getting to gether the history and memories of the RRs that run through Dixon County. Our country School house has pictures and records books from country schools in Dixon county.

General, History, Science, Specialized

"To preserve and interpret the agricultural heritage of the High Plains."

History