A Note from our Director – August 2017
The Sarpy Speakeasy, the museum’s annual fundraiser dinner event is only a few days away. There is still time to for us to save a seat for you. If you… Read more >
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A Note from our Director – July 2017
Since I last wrote in our most recent newsletter, the museum has been quite active and tackled many projects. The biggest of which is big and mostly yellow. If you… Read more >
National Historic Register Spotlight – John Sautter Farmhouse
The John Sautter Farmhouse was home to German immigrant farmer John Sautter, Sr. a native of Wurttemberg, Germany. Sautter operated a grist mill for a number of years, farmed over… Read more >
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 >
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 >
Save the Newspapers sponsors and raffle opportunities!
Our Annual Fundraiser , Save the Newspapers, is quickly approaching. It will be held on Saturday, August 6th at 5 PM and feature a catered dinner, entertainment by Michael Murphy, wine pull, door… Read more >
National Historic Register Spotlight – Fort Crook Blacksmith Shop
The Fort Crook blacksmith shop was the first building completed at Fort Crook in 1893 and still remains part of Offutt AFB today. The structure was used not only by… Read more >
National Historic Register Spotlight—Big Papillion Creek Bridge
Welded bridge construction first appeared in the United States in the late 1920s, this steel truss bridge is estimated to have been built between the 1930’s and 1940’s. It is unknown… Read more >
Memories of WWII Luncheon Recap
Another fundraiser luncheon is in the books. We owe a big thank you to those who attended, those who sponsored the event, and those who were unable to attend but… Read more >