THE PLAINSMAN MUSEUM

"Journey Through Yesterday!"

Happy Autumn from the Plainsman Museum!

Holiday History: Thanksgiving

Gather around and satisfy your appetite for history as you read about the origins of the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Fri, Nov 29
Aurora
Winter Wonderland of Trees
Nov 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Aurora, 210 16th St, Aurora, NE 68818, USA
Experience the Spirit of Christmas Past at the Plainsman Museum!
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Multiple Dates
Fri, Nov 29
Aurora
Giving Weekend
Nov 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Aurora, 210 16th St, Aurora, NE 68818, USA
Celebrate the season of giving when you visit the Plainsman Museum during our Giving Weekend event!
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Sat, Nov 30
Aurora
Come Home to Christmas
Nov 30, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Aurora, Aurora, NE 68818, USA
Begin the holiday season by joining the city of Aurora for Come Home to Christmas!
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We are an official
Nebraska Holiday Passport
destination!

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Did you enjoy your visit to the Plainsman Museum? Were you pleased with the response for a research request? What did you like about our exhibits, and/or what can we improve upon for the future?

Help support the Plainsman Museum by letting us and others know about your "journey through yesterday" experience! Leave a review on any of the following review forums.

THANK YOU!

Sandy F., 2023

"I was thoroughly impressed by the comprehensive exhibits, yet homey feeling of the museum. I was on a road trip through Nebraska, and this was a highlight."