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A Note from our Director – November/December 2016

Sarpy MuseumDecember 6, 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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Chief Big Elk

Sarpy MuseumSeptember 19, 2014

Chief Big Elk, or Ong-pa-ton-ga, is one of the most iconic figures in Sarpy County history. This week marks sixty years since he was buried…for the third time. His original… Read more >

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