Happy 150th Birthday Nebraska!
Today is the big day – March 1st! 150 years ago today, President Andrew Johnson issued a proclamation declaring Nebraska a U.S. state.
Yesterday, Legacy of the Plains held a special early …
Nebraska’s Birthday Eve Celebration!
On Tuesday, February 28th, Legacy of the Plains is hosting a special birthday eve party in honor of the great state of Nebraska. You only turn 150 once! So come …
Trees Along the Trail 2016 Winners!
We are pleased to announce the results of this year’s annual Trees Along the Trail Christmas tree decorating contest. Before we announce the winners, we’d like to say that this year, …
Approaching the Long Awaited Weekend
It’s the final countdown to the most anticipated weekend here at Legacy of the Plains Museum. In just a few weeks, we’ll be having two spectacular events coming up.
The first …
Legacy of the Plains Wins First!
This Saturday during the Oregon Trail Days celebration in Gering, Legacy of the Plains Museum had a parade float entry in their 95th Annual Oregon Trail Days Parade. Titled “Turning …
Lobby Photo Contest
The museum’s photo lobby contest is now closed and winners have been selected. Our three winners (in no particular order) are the following:
“Niobrara River in Agate Fossil Beds National Monument” taken …
Square dance and pie social
An active, old-fashioned form of entertainment will liven up the museum Saturday, Feb. 20, when square dance caller and instructor Lucky Kochenower puts dancers through their paces.
Square dancing is considered …
How to move a log house in 12 easy steps
Moving a museum definitely presents challenges. For example, how do you move a three-sided roofless log house?
Thank goodness we were able to raise the funds to call in professionals (Summers House …