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Museum water exhibit highlights county's precious water
It started with an Elgin family’s bathtub, one that had been in the family for decades, and it led to a major new exhibit at the Antelope County Museum in Neligh that spotlights the important role w...
Descendant of Civil War hero Hatfield donates to county museum
Jane Hatfield Anchustegui, a descendant of Civil War veteran Capt. John D. Hatfield, recently met with Antelope County Historical Society members, in Neligh, to announce a donation to support the hist...
Museum plans Halloween event
Mark the calendars for Oct. 29 for a spooktacular Halloween event at the Antelope County Museum. Youths ages two to 15 are invited to attend the event, which will feature food, the announcement of art contest winners and an appearance by a special gu...
Night at the Museum celebrates Orchard
Orchard and its history will be featured at the Antelope County Museum on Sunday July 3, from 5 to 8 p.m., 410 L Street, as the Orchard Historical Society shares some of the community's historic photo...
Local trail ride date announced
Saddle up Saturday, July 30, for a six-hour trail ride sponsored by the Antelope County Historical Society, in cooperation with the Antelope County Ag Society. Registration begins at 10 a.m., two...
Arbor Day living history presentation planned
The foundation of Arbor Day and its place in Nebraska history will be the basis for a living history event, scheduled for April 28, at the Antelope County Historical Society Museum. Gloria...
Pioneer church requires furnace update
Antelope County Commissioners learned Tuesday that the furnace in the Episcopal Church, located on the Antelope County Museum complex, will need a new furnace. According to Commissioner Carolyn...
Hauptmann receives Heritage Hero award
The History Nebraska Board of Trustees announced Lavern G. Hauptmann as recipient of the 2021 Heritage Hero Award, for his unsung volunteer work at preserving Antelope County history for 55-plus...
All eyes on Elgin July 3
Elgin is the 2021 featured town for the Antelope County Museum Evening at the Museum, 410 L Street, Neligh. Take advantage of free museum admission, 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 3, for this event...
Commissioners give nod to Backroad tour grants
Antelope County businesses participating in the northeast The Best of the Backroad Tour of northeast Nebraska, sponsored by News Channel Nebraska and area economic development groups, will receive an...
Weed superintendent position offered to Oakdale man
Antelope County has a new weed superintendent. The path to hiring for the position met a thorny obstacle along the way. Antelope County Commissioners' Chairman Charlie Henery said, during a Jan. 5 mee...
Night at the Museum highlights Clearwater
Learn about Clearwater, past and present, during a Night at the Museum, July 3, at the Antelope County Museum complex. A video, denoting important sites in and near the village, will play on a...
Clearwater featured during Night at the Museum
Learn about Clearwater, past and present, during a Night at the Museum, July 3, at the Antelope County Museum complex. A video, denoting important sites in and near the village, will play on a...
Lunchbox learning program set at one-room schoolhouse
There are many ways to define history. But no matter what definition is accepted, it is important to see that history is the story of people and what has happened to people in families and communities. History is all around us, no matter where we...
Lunchbox Learning sessions planned at one-room school
There are many ways to define history. But no matter what definition is accepted, it is important to see that history is the story of people and what has happened to people in families and...
Commissioners ask for revisions to updated pipeline road agreement
Darrel Timm of Neligh and Julie Krause of Brunswick were appointed to the Antelope County Extension Board by the county commissioners, when the county leaders met last week at the Neligh courthouse. Local extension educator Brittany Spieker proposed...
Neligh couple honored by History Nebraska
Brian and Gloria Christiansen, of Neligh, will be presented with History Nebraska’s Heritage Hero award for their years of commitment to Antelope County, the Antelope County museum complex and the o...
Back to basics
If the walls of Antelope County District 70 schoolhouse could talk, visitors would hear tales of stubborn winter storms, older students assisting younger children drill times tables and plenty of...
One-room schoolhouse dedication announced
After approximately 18 months of planning, sanding and painting, the one-room school house, located at the Antelope County Museum Complex, is open. The public is invited to attend the dedication, Sunday, Sept. 22, at 407 L Street, in Neligh. A...
