Commemorating Panhandle Nebraska in WWI
On display in our rotating gallery until early May is a special exhibit about the Nebraska Panhandle’s involvement in World War One. This exhibit was chosen especially by the Executive …
Trees Along the Trail – Winning Trees!
After another exciting year of Trees Along the Trail, our annual holiday fundraiser, we are happy to announce our winning trees!
Our 1st Place winning tree is the Panhandle Quilt Guild!
In …
Winter Happenings at the Museum!
Winter, despite the often dismal weather, is an exciting time for us at the Legacy of the Plains Museum. Some of our most exciting events happen in our slower months. …
9th Annual Warrior Run
The 9th Annual Warrior Run took place on November 4, 2017. 170 participants showed up for the race. Despite the chilly weather and fog, participants were energetic. The purpose of …
To Never Be Forgotten: Veterans Day Exhibit 2017
The American flag stands proudly behind the Fallen Man Table.
Every year, Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th. To honor all veterans that have served our country, both …
Vintage Halloween Exhibit Opens!
The year is 1927. It’s a dark, chilly October evening as you arrive to your best friend’s home. It is the night of Hallowe’en. You walk up the front steps …
Fall Festivities
Fall is officially upon us here in the North Platte valley. Now that temperatures are falling and the leaves are changing, another Harvest Festival has come and gone.
Lockwood Reunion
The Harvest Festival is now in its 21st year. Each year, the Harvest Festival cycles through different crops, and it was realized that this year’s featured crop is potatoes, which coincides …
Moon Over the Monument Solar Eclipse Viewing
On Monday, August 21st, we have a rare event occurring – a total solar eclipse. Gering, Nebraska is located within the path of totality. This total eclipse is visible along …
Eclipse MegaMovie Awareness Tour at Legacy!
Multiverse at UC Berkeley’s Space Sciences Laboratory kicked off its “Eclipse MegaMovie Awareness Tour” – a series of town hall and science education meetings in communities along the path of …