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We are hiring a Collections Assistant.  It would be for FY 2026 and 2027.  The job description is below.

Position Title: Collections Assistant
Period: Present to Dec 31, 2027

Overview
The Legacy of the …

Archaeology Fair
at Legacy of the Plains
The fair will be held August 8th from 10 AM to 3 PM.
It is free to the public, but there will be charge to go …

Friday, Oct 3, 2026
Midwest Theater 
Doors open at  6:00 pm concert starts at 7:00 pm
Tickets are $35 for floor seating, and $30 for Balcony seating.
VIP tickets are $75 (limited) and …

Legacy of the Plains Museum will be hosting our American Stories: Celebrating 250 years event.  The event is a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration …

Our American Stories: Celebrating 250 Years!

Join the Legacy of the Plains in celebrating the United States’ history
through a series of presentations Saturday, June 6, 2026.
All events are free …

Date: April 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. social: 6:30 p.m. dinner bell
Location: Gering Civic Center
Price: Tickets $40, Table (10 Tickets) $400

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

Yuletide Lights

The Museum Exhibit Hall is lit up with over 60 sets of Christmas lights!

4 to 6 pm on December 6th, 9th, 11th, 13th, 16th, 18th …

Festive fun for the whole family!
Hot chocolate, ornament making, Christmas card activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, and much more!
New to the event: Scottsbluff Winters Farmer’s Market will be in our main …

Legacy of the Plains does possess an era recruitment poster, however we are unable to display the original due to poor condition.

To give back to those that have …

We are currently looking for non-profit, schools groups, or church affiliated groups enter our Trees along the Trail Christmas Tree Decoration Contest!  It is a great way for the general …