A Note from our Director – November/December 2016
Our Christmas open house on December 4th is not that far off. Where did this year go? The end of the year is often a time for reflection. This past… Read more >
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National Historic Register Spotlight – Patterson Site and Kurz Village Site
Two Native American sites are located in the western portion of Sarpy County and are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The first of these sites, the Patterson… Read more >
National Historic Register Spotlight – First Presbyterian Church
The Old First Presbyterian Church is located at 2002 Franklin Street. Construction of the church began in 1856 and by 1858 it was ready for services. D.E. Reed constructed the… Read more >
National Historic Register Spotlight – Springfield Community Hall
The Community Building was built in the late 1930’s by a Works Progress Administration labor project. The WPA was a national relief program established during the Great Depression. The large… Read more >
A Note from our Director – October 2016
Thank you to everyone who helped to make the garage sale a successful fundraiser for the museum. The sale is two very long days and work commences well before the… Read more >
National Historic Register Spotlight – The Bellevue Log Cabin
The old log cabin in Bellevue is regarded as the oldest building in Nebraska. According to local legend, it was constructed between 1830 and 1835 and built close to the… Read more >
National Historic Register Spotlight – Zwiebel Farmstead
Located a few miles south of Papillion off 63rd Street is the Zwiebel farmstead, which is still owned privately by members of the Zwiebel family for the last 150 years…. Read more >
A Note from our Director – September 2016
I’m very pleased to announce that the Save the Newspapers fundraiser dinner last month was a success. With roughly 140 supporters joining us for the evening, the event raised over… Read more >
National Historic Register Spotlight – The Fontenelle Bank
The Fontenelle Bank stands at the corner Mission Avenue and Main Street in Olde Towne Bellevue. Built in 1857, this building has quite the interesting history. The original purpose for… Read more >
A Note from our Director – August 2016
I know people mean well when they refer to the Sarpy County Museum as “your museum.”While there is no ill will, I have to admit though it can be a pet peeve of… Read more >