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HISTORY IN THE MAKING

I-80 Exit 237, Lexington, Nebraska
The Plum of the Platte

Come and Explore!

Big Al - Marvel at the bones of a 15,000 year old Columbian mammoth being preserved and prepared.

Trails History - Told by the GREAT PLATTE RIVER ROAD EXHIBIT depicting the Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail and Pony Express. Learn about the Plum Creek Massacre, Chief Turkey Leg and other early pioneer events. The Wheels of Progress exhibit tells of the Union Pacific Railroad, Telegraph and the Lincoln Highway/US Hwy 30.

Exhibit Halls - Galleries displaying and interpreting period rooms of daily life, a general store, military artifacts, early businesses, railroad and restored automobiles, The McCabe Aeroplane or "Baby Biplane" showcases its unique elliptical wing design. The Story of the Olives is retold based on the book "The Ladder of Rivers."

Art Gallery - Local, regional artists & traveling shows.

Archives & Library - Historical and county resources, family histories, photographs and other materials.

Plum Thicket Gift Shop - Books on local interest and history and crafts. Published by the Museum are Captive of the Cheyenne, Battle of the Bridges, Plum Creek to Lexington, Ladder of Rivers and Eddyville - Our Town.

Authentically Restored:

1888 Reed Schoolhouse - Agricultural Displays
1903 Baldwin Locomotive #485 - 1880 Willow Island Depot - 1937 Antique Fire Truck

Open Year-round
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday, Closed Sundays and the holidays of New Years Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas

Maps of historic sites and homes are available at the Museum or Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce.

Board of Directors:

Gail Hall, President - Lexington
Keith Anthony, Vice President - Lexington
Barb Knapple, Secretary, Lexington
Jan Wightman, Treasurer - Lexington
Mary Ostergard - Gothenburg
Jerry Lashley - Eddyville
Loree Thomsen - Gothenburg
Wayne Young - Lexington
Francis Fagot - Lexington
Maynard Young - Overton
Roger Bauer - Overton
Robert Cochrane - Overton
Susan Hart - Cozad

Campaign Steering Committee:

Bill Barrett, Chair
Keith Anthony
Gail Hall
Terry Healey
Steve Heldt
Dr. Joe Jeffrey
Barbara Lawson
Gary Schultz
Gail Wightman
Maynard Young
Wayne Young

Staff:

Barbara Vondras, Director
Eileen Lauby, Research Assistant
Carol Nelson, Staff Assistant
Glenn Eggleston, Experience Works

Membership:

Single = $12.50
Family = $20.00
Sustaining = $25.00
Business = $50.00
Life = $100.00
Joint Life = $200.00

Membership includes:

Dawson County Banner Newsletter
10% discount in gift shop
Special invitations and notices to museum activities.
 

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