Nebraskaland regional editor Justin Haag tells about refurbishing his grandfather’s rifle and its history.
History & Culture
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.
Buffalo Bill’s House
At first glance, an 18-room French Second Empire-style mansion might not strike you as “Western,” but take a look at that huge barn!