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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 miles east of Oakdale north on 529th Avenue.

Organizers Rick Schuchardt, Elgin; Dewey Teel, Neligh, and Donna Hanson, Oakdale, said the trail route is designed to show the diversity of Antelope County's scenery and highlight history of the Oakdale and Cedar Creek areas.

There is no charge for participants. Freewill contributions will be accepted to support the Antelope County Museum.

All will receive free admission tickets to the Antelope County Museum during the Antelope County Fair, August 2 to 8, in Neligh.

Water for horses will be provided. Riders need to bring a lunch and drinking water.

No stud horses or dogs will be allowed on the trail.

For more information, contact Schuchardt at 703-474-9940, Teel at 402-929-0373 or Hanson at 402-370-0915.

The Antelope County Historical Society collects and preserves Antelope County Nebraska's history. The museum complex, at 410 L Street, in Neligh, consists of a 7,480 square-foot main building, a newly renovated one-room schoolhouse, historic church and log cabin.

Admission is $5 and free if under 18. Membership for this calendar year is now available for $15 for individual membership, $25 for family, $100 for sustaining and $150 for business memberships. 

The historical society maintains an extensive document and photographic collection, including genealogical records, historic newspapers, maps, court records and high school yearbooks.

Hours of operation, educational events and other information are available on the society's webpage at http://www.antelopecountymuseum.org or by calling 402-887-5010. The museum is also on Facebook and Instagram.