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Pioneer Life
Thousands of pioneers traveled through Central Nebraska to settle the west. But many stayed - and we have many spots to learn about their life and time. The listings below are just a sample. Contact a specific city/county to learn more.
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Anna Bemis Palmer Museum  Seventh and Grant Avenue (in the York Community Center), York, NE MAP IT Considered one of the finest historical museums in Nebraska, slip back in time and lose yourself in the days of old. DETAILS |
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Cowboy Hang-Time Downtown Business District Entrance, Burwell, NE MAP IT Capturing the town's heritage and welcoming all, this 6-foot bronze statue is in the downtown business district. DETAILS |
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Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park 82038 Fort Avenue, Elyria, NE MAP IT Come see an important part of Nebraska's history during the late 1800s. DETAILS |
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Fort Kearny State Historical Park & Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, NE MAP IT Outdoor fun for the whole family near the historical interpretive center of Fort Kearny. DETAILS |
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Four Winds Indian Bookstore 712 North Nebraska Avenue, York, NE MAP IT World's Largest Collection of Native American Books DETAILS |
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Garfield County Historical Museum 737 H Street, Burwell, NE MAP IT Come take a walk through the history of Garfield County. DETAILS |
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Great Platte River Road Archway One Archway Parkway, Kearney, NE MAP IT Historic museum spanning across I-80 near Kearney. DETAILS |
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Heritage Park 720 Road B, Henderson, NE MAP IT This park looks into the past of Henderson and how people came from Holland to Henderson in 1874. DETAILS |
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Merrick County Historical Museum 211 E Street, Central City, NE MAP IT Come visit and learn about the early settlers of Merrick county. DETAILS |
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Oregon Trail Historical Marker/Susan O Hail Grave 22400 West Denman Ave., Kenesaw, NE MAP IT Gravesite of a pioneer woman from 1852. DETAILS |
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Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer 3133 West Highway 34, Grand Island, NE MAP IT Come see a museum where history actually comes alive! DETAILS |
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Trails & Rails Museum 710 W 11th Street, Kearney, NE MAP IT This museum focuses on the history of transportation through the area. DETAILS |
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Wessels Living History Farm 5520 South Lincoln Highway, York, NE MAP IT Take advantage of the real life lessons an actual farm can offer. Wessels Living History farm offers this and many educational and family fun events through the year. DETAILS |
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