Were it not for Francis Burt’s digestive problems, Bellevue might be Nebraska’s big city and Omaha its suburb.
History & Culture
New Life for the Old Stevens
Nebraskaland regional editor Justin Haag tells about refurbishing his grandfather’s rifle and its history.
Rose Creek Mausoleum
Tucked away in a sandstone outcropping in Jefferson County, Nebraska, is an oddity that will amaze anyone who visits: a rock-cut tomb carved by hand a century ago.
Fort Robinson: Exceptional Horses and Fine Fish
The ponds that attract anglers to Fort Robinson State Park played part in the fisheries history of the Great Plains.
Fort Atkinson – The Book of Names
Susan Juza, Fort Atkinson’s long-time curator and a passionate lover of history, wondered exactly who had lived there.
Sketching Ash Hollow in 1851
A drawing made in 1851 would be one of the earliest views of the site and would show the area during the peak of westward migration.