Lincoln County Historical Museum
http://www.lincolncountymuseum.org/

Western Heritage Village

North Platte, Nebraska

The Museum and historic buildings showcase the heritage
of Lincoln County, Nebraska.

Open every day from Memorial weekend
through the last Sunday in September

Hours: Mon - Sat: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Also open by appointment for groups.

800-955-4528

308-534-5640

Adults 16 years and over: $3.00

The Lincoln County Historical Society maintains the Museum complex,
preserving the rich cultural and historical legacy of our area.

THE MAIN BUILDING CONTAINS . . .

The Museum contains our treasures of life in Lincoln County, including period room settings, china, quilts, fashions, furniture, a doctor's office, telephone office, post office, beauty shop, DAR collection, natural history, a model railroad, railroad history and lots of photographs. We are proud of our contribution to the Military.

	*The Famous World War II Canteen* For 51 months, 24 hours per day, throughout World War II, the citizens of this area met every U.S. Military train, providing food, treats, and hospitality to an astounding 2-3 thousand soldiers per day! The Canteen is a tribute to the spirit, generosity and faithfulness of these amazing people.

*The Frank and Fred Leu Memorial Wing* was added in 1993. It now contains 4 mounted longhorn steers, a buffalo, and western art and photographs. The new gallery will continue to expand the story of western and ranching history of our area.

PRESERVED BUILDINGS:

Barn with lots of farming history Windmill & Water Tower Pony Express log building - 1860 Fort McPherson Headquarters building - 1863 DAR Log Cabin - 1866 Frederick School/Library Lutheran Church Country School - 1903 Fredricksen House with furnishings - 1899 Barber Shop - 1900 General Store Caboose Brady Island U.P. Railroad Depot - 1866 A two-story log house, the first homestead in Lincoln County - 1869

The Union Pacific Railroad has always been a very important part of Lincoln County.

LOCATION

2403 North Buffalo Bill Avenue North Platte, NE 69101 Phone: (308) 534-5640 Director/Curator E-Mail

Map to Museum

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