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 …
Read Across America – Nebraska’s 150 Challenge
Here at Legacy of the Plains, we love to promote education and enrichment. With yesterday being National Read Across America Day and to many, Dr. Seuss Week, we felt it appropriate …
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 …
Japanese in western Nebraska
Did you know? Nebraska’s cultural diversity has included people of Japanese descent for more than 100 years. In the early 1900s, Japanese immigrants came to the North Platte River valley …
Bean Day
Every year, Legacy of the Plains sets up a table in the Gering Civic Center for “Bean Day“, which is the annual meeting of the Nebraska Dry Bean …
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 …
“Free Land? Chautauqua” is coming to town!
Scottsbluff had a Chautauqua building from 1905-1911, where Roosevelt School is today. During Chautauqua meetings, people rented tents and camped on the grounds.
We are excited that the Humanities …