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Grounds/Maintenance Position Open

1 day ago

Legacy of the Plains Museum is looking for a part-time grounds/maintenance person to join our staff. The positions will be working with our Buildings and Ground and Agriculture Committees ensure …

Oregon Trail Wagon Train

1 week ago

OREGON TRAIL WAGON TRAIN
Friday, June 20, 2025
Wagon rides, kids’ activities, pedal tractors, live animals,50/50 raffle
5:00 PM Doors Open
6:00 PM Dinner Bell …

2025 Annual Membership Meeting

2 weeks ago

Annual Meeting Information
March 20, 2025
7:00 PM
Legacy of the Plains Museum

Agenda is below.

Welcome………………………………………..Dave Wolf

Introduction…………………………………….Eleanor Shimek

Business Meeting…………………………….Eleanor Shimek

Minutes…………………………………Jack Preston
Financial/Treasurer’s Report………..Susan Wiedeman
Election of Board Members…………Eleanor Shimek

Bandana Benefit February 28

1 month ago

Date: February 28, 2025

Time: 5:00 p.m. social: 6:30 p.m. dinner bell
Location: Gering Civic Center
Price: Tickets $40, Table (10 Tickets) $360

The Bandana Benefit is one of Legacy of the Plains’ biggest fundraisers. …

Free Day for Veterans and Military Personnel

4 months ago

Legacy of the Plains Museum is holding a free day to the museum for all veterans and active-duty personnel on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th. Refreshments will be served in …

2024 Harvest Festival

8 months ago

Crop: Sugar Beets
Date: September 21-22, 2024
Location: Legacy of the Plains Museum
Admission: $5 person, under 12 is free

Now in its 28th year, the annual Harvest Festival is one of the premier …

Japanese Hall Grand Opening

1 year ago

We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of Japanese Hall will be Saturday, June 8, 2024, at the Hall’s location on the Legacy of the Plains Museum campus in …