Friday Photography: “Nebraska Enters the Union” @ NE History Museum
Francis Burt. A name not too many Nebraskans recognize even though he was the first territorial governor. Of course, he only was in office for [...]
First Nebraskans at the Nebraska History Museum
Did you figure out that we have not "gone" anywhere else since Tuesday? For three posts in a row now, we are camped out [...]
Tuesday Travel Tips: Visit the Nebraska History Museum SOON Before Their Transformation
Remodeling. One has to wonder ... is that a process that Native Americans used to do with their earth lodges? Move the poles around for [...]
Tuesday Travel Tips: Becoming a U.S. Junior Ranger (in Nebraska)
I feel like I should get a bumper sticker that says, "My kids are United States Junior Rangers, are yours?" While that may be a [...]
Flashback Friday: The Homestead Act and Nebraska
The history of Nebraska has involved some interesting scenarios, several of them, including this one, are a bit unexpected. A New Year's Eve party actually [...]
Homestead National Monument in Beatrice, NE
On a cold blustery late winter day, we found our way down to Beatrice, Nebraska, to see the Homestead National Monument. While we did look [...]
Want to Play a Nebraska History Trivia Game?
This month I have been celebrating my "BloGIVErsary." Hopefully you have already entered to win free coffee, and next Tuesday I will be telling about [...]
Friday Flashback: North Platte Canteen Resources to Help You Learn More
Posting about the North Platte Canteen was a rushed affair for me yesterday. Within 2 minutes of finishing, I was out the door for a [...]
Learning About the North Platte Canteen at the Lincoln County Museum
To write an epic novel, typical themes included are adventure, self-sacrifice, heroism and even a bit of romance. This tale includes them all and even [...]
Friday Flashback: Waverly Camp Creek Threshers & Farming of Long Ago
Just like summer days from many, many years ago, the threshing crew is arriving just outside of Waverly for the annual 2-day "Camp Creek Threshers" [...]