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

Archaeology Fair Aug 23rd

Join us for the First Annual Archaeology Fair August 23, 2025.  The event will start at 11:00 am and end around 3 pm.  The event is free to the public, …

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Chautauqua August 8th and 9th

Weaving a Nation
Nebraska Chautauqua – Gering/Scottsbluff 2025

Explore the lesser-known stories from our country’s rich tapestry of backgrounds in commemoration of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States! …

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Oregon Trail Days Luncheon

 

One of the best times of the year is Oregon Trail Days!  We will be continuing the tradition by hosting an after parade lunch.  The event will be held Saturday,

July …

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Oregon Trail Wagon Train

OREGON  TRAIL WAGON TRAIN
Friday, June 20, 2025
  The dinner will be held at the Gering Civic Center and will have kids’ activities and a 50/50 raffle.
     5:00 PM    …

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2025 Annual Membership Meeting

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

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Bandana Benefit February 28

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. …

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2024 Harvest Festival

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 …

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