The Nebraska State Fair celebrated its 150th anniversary in August of 2019. Here’s a look back at the history of the state fair.
History & Culture
Fort Atkinson – A Stitch in Time
At a living history event like this one, it’s a common sight – men, women and children walking around dressed in beautiful period clothing, looking as if they’ve stepped out of a history textbook.
The Divine Devil’s Den
Scientists of yesteryear agree: this crevice in far northwestern Nebraska is in a class by itself.
When the Carnival Came to Town
Years ago, the peak of Nebraska summer entertainment came in the form of a Wayne-based traveling show and carnival.
Sod Houses on Glass Plates
Solomon Butcher believed he was a failure when he died, but today his photos are an important record of settlement on the Great Plains.
Nebraska Airmail in the 1920s
The early era of Nebraska’s airmail flights was known for open-cockpit planes and navigation by landmarks, forced landings and crashes.