Legacy of the Plains Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-1989
info@legacyoftheplains.org
Legacy of the Plains Museum
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Board of Directors

Board members are elected to three-year terms. Board elections are held at the annual member meeting in March. Officers serve one-year terms. Officers are elected at the first regular board meeting following the annual member meeting.

President

Dennis Wiedeman

Vice President

Eleanor Shimek

Treasurer

Barb Netherland

Secretary

Tricia Strauch

Other board members include: Jodi Ruzicka, Paul Considine, Marty Martinson, Larry Gibbs, Brian Croft, Don Gentry, Rick Myers, Lorin King, Kevin Sandberg, Jack Preston, Sandy Strey, and Libby Stobel.

Professional Staff Members

Executive Director

David Wolf 

 

 

Administrative Assistant/Archivist

Jordyn Bratton

Recent graduate of University of Nebraska at Kearney with a major in Comprehensive Social Science with an emphasis on History and Geography. Experience in creating exhibits in the Frank House Museum. Participated in the History Harvest of Dannenbrog.

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Hours of Operation

Summer Hours are from March 31st to November 1st
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Legacy of the Plains Museum
2930 Old Oregon Trail
Gering, NE 69341
(308) 436-1989
info@legacyoftheplains.org
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