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 >
Tag Archive: Bellevue
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 – 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 >
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 >
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—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 – 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 >
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 >