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 >
Tag Archive: Sarpy County Museum
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 >
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 >
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 >
Calling All Quilters!
It is that time of year again! The Sarpy County Museum is looking for quilts for our annual Great Sarpy County Quilt Exhibit. Quilts should have an interesting hook, be… Read more >
The Way We Worked
The Sarpy County Museum is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a host site for the Smithsonian traveling exhibit, The Way We Worked. The Sarpy County Museum… Read more >