History & MissionThe Dawson County Historical Society was founded in 1958 in Lexington Nebraska to preserve the unique history and culture of Dawson County. Our mission led the society to establish its first museum in 1960. Since then, and through the generosity of our members, patrons and visitors, we have continued to grow. Our current facility, along Taft Street in Lexington, was opened to the public in 1969 and is currently undergoing renovation. The Dawson County Historical Society is a private non-profit education institution whose mission is to promote a greater understanding of the history of Dawson County and south-central Nebraska. To this end, the DCHS collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets that history and its relationship to Nebraska and the wider world for the benefit of all ages and interests. The next time you visit Dawson County or find yourself curious, drop by for a visit and let your imagination take flight because with every visit, inspiration is just around the next corner. 2012-2013 Board of DirectorsJerry Lashley, Eddyville, President Janet Quitmeyer, Lexington, Vice-President Margaret Nielsen, Lexington, Secretary Janet Wightman, Lexington, Treasurer Glenn Olmstead, Overton Shail Kumar, Lexington Bart Beattie, Sumner Dann Newquist, Sumner Lawrence Wendlin, Gothenburg Wayne Howard, Cozad Society & Museum StaffJohn P. Woodward, Museum Director Eileen Lauby, Research Manager Carol Nelson, Staff Assistant 2012 Membership DuesOur dues & membership levels for 2012 are:
Single: $12.50
Family: $20.00
Sustaining: 25.00
Business: $50.00
Life: $150.00
Joint Life: $200.00
Membership includes four quarterly issues of our newsletter The Dawson County Banner and a 10% discount on purchases at our museum shop, the Plum Thicket. Members also receive a reduced research and reproduction rates.
If you're interested in joining the society, please fill out the membership form attached below and send it back to us with payment.
Dawson County Historical Society
P.O. Box 369
Lexington, NE 68850-0369 |
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