Nebraska at 150: Fort McPherson National Cemetery
Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb., is the final resting place for veterans from the Indian Wars of the 1800s to the recent American military conflicts. The original fort […]
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‘Start your engines’ – Museum explores the history of the Indianapolis 500
The first race sped around the oval in 1911. Except for breaks during two world wars, the Indianapolis 500 has been the auto race to watch every Memorial Day weekend. […]
What to expect at Britishfest 2017
Doctor Who fans rejoice! The Fourth Doctor will make an appearance at Omaha’s Britishfest. Sort of. A Tom Baker lifelike sculpture will be on hand for photo opportunities. The sculpture […]
Nebraska at 150: Burt County Museum in Tekamah
Editor’s Note: Nebraska is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2017. As the state observes its sesquicentennial, we are revisiting some of the state’s attractions. Today, we take a look at […]
Hometown tourists – Checking out Omaha history with Nebraska Tour Company
A recent history tour of Omaha allowed me to look at some of our areas from a different viewpoint. The trip with Nebraska Tour Company covered areas from the Old […]
Dream weaver: Moorhead museum documents Minnesotan’s Norwegian sailing dream
You can take a trip to Norway simply by visiting Moorhead, Minnesota. The city is home to the Hjemkomst Center, which honors an American’s dream of traveling across the ocean […]
Fremont, Washington – ‘Center of the Universe’
Fremont, Washington. Fremont, Nebraska. Two cities with the same name. What do they have in common beyond their name? Absolutely nothing. One sits on the Nebraska plains, a city of […]
Holy Family Shrine – Roadside chapel welcomes all near Gretna, Nebraska
Call it the little chapel on the prairie. Most people driving along Interstate 80 west of exit 432 likely wonder why there is a church atop a hill as they […]
Holy comics! Kansas City’s Planet Comicon brings together celebrities and fans
Thousands of sci fi and fantasy fans donned their best costumes and headed to Kansas City’s convention center as part of the 19th annual Planet Comicon. If you didn’t know […]
Nebraska at 150: Icons Chimney Rock and Carhenge
Editor’s Note: Nebraska is celebrating its 150th birthday in 2017. As the state observes its sesquicentennial, we are revisiting some of the state’s attractions. Today, we take a look at […]