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 >
Tag Archive: Sarpy County history
Call to Photographers
Call to Photographers VisitNebraska.com/media/press/call-to-photographers FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Kim Einspahr | Hildegard Center for the Arts (402) 488-0678 keinspahr@windstream.net Nebraska Tourism Commission, in partnership with Hildegard Center for the Arts and… 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 >
Cpl. Raymond Arendell
August’s featured WWII veteran is Raymond Arendell. If you are a member of the VFW you may recognize the name as the VFW Post 2280, located in Bellevue, is known… Read more >
Veteran Spotlight: Lorene Bennett Chandler
When you think of those who gave their life for their country during World War II, those who died at the hands of the Axis powers usually come to mind…. 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 >
Judge Augustus Hall
The Honorable Augustus Hall was one of the earliest residents of Bellevue. His arrival in the county was announced by the Bellevue Gazette in May 1858. Hall was appointed the… Read more >
Chief Big Elk
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 >
Crime and Punishment
A new exhibit kicks off at the Sarpy County Museum on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 and runs through Saturday, November 1, 2014. “Crime and Punishment” highlights the darker side of… Read more >