A Note from our Director – April 2016
Every month, I have the opportunity to briefly share all the good work that takes place to help keep local history alive. With many helping hands, we are able to… Read more >
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National Historic Register Spotlight—Peter Sarpy Trading Post Site
In 1824, Peter Sarpy arrived in Nebraska for the American Fur Company and later, began operating a trading post. This was the last unofficial post office and the only ferry… Read more >
Commemorating 50 years of the National Historic Preservation Act in Sarpy County
In commemoration of the 50 years of The National Historic Preservation Act, we will be featuring all 19 historic sites in Sarpy County on the blog and in our member… Read more >
A Note from our Director – March 2016
Welcome to March. Now that we’re in the clear of winter weather, the museum is on the eve of resuming work for the train caboose. I’ve spent the last several weeks arranging contracting bids to paint… Read more >
A Note from our Director – Feb 2016
The Way We Worked Smithsonian Traveling exhibit has come and gone at the museum. I hope you were able to view the exhibit or join us for any of the nine related programs we hosted between… Read more >
Corporate employee matching gift programs: What are they and how do they benefit the Sarpy County Museum?
What is Giving Tuesday? We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday,… Read more >
A Note from our Director – Nov/Dec 2015
If you were able to drop in on our fundraiser night at Pizza Ranch or attend the cemetery tour, thank you. We could not have asked for a nicer day… Read more >
The Way We Worked Events & Programs
Join us for all of our upcoming programs and events being held in conjunction with “The Way We Worked”, a traveling exhibit visiting the museum in December and January. The… Read more >
Murder in Sarpy County
The first murder case brought before a judge in Nebraska happened right here in what is now Sarpy County. George W. Hollister was shot and killed by Dr. Charles Henry… Read more >
Recap: Cold Cases of Sarpy County
This past Sunday the Sarpy County Sheriff’s office gave a presentation at the museum about several homicide cases that are classified as cold. The presenter, Kathe Erhart, has been an… Read more >