Come enjoy the beautiful, fragrant lilacs at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park! Free, 30-minute tours on Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
The lilac collection, originally planted in 1996, contains 215 specimens located in several locations across the park, making it the largest public collection in Nebraska. Meet near the playground at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park.
For more information, call 402-873-7222.
Come enjoy the beautiful, fragrant lilacs at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park! Free, 30-minute tours on Saturday and Sunday at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm.
The lilac collection, originally planted in 1996, contains 215 specimens located in several locations across the park, making it the largest public collection in Nebraska. Meet near the playground at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park.
For more information, call 402-873-7222.
This special display will highlight the day-to-day activities on the Morton Farm. What crops did hey raise? Did they have animals? Who were the farm hands and household help? What flowers and tree were planted on the property? Learn more about the Morton Family Farm through first-hand accounts, letters, journal entries, and photographs.
The display is included as part of the regular Arbor Lodge admission and self-guided tour. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
Arbor Lodge is CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
Join us during the month of May as we celebrate women and mothers everywhere and give a special nod to the Women of Arbor Lodge. This temporary exhibit includes historic photographs and biographies of the Morton women, as well as needlework linens and other handmade items that showcase the skills women used to beautify their homes over the years.
For more information, call 402-873-7222. Find hours and ticket prices here.
Learn about the history and home of Arbor Day at the place where it all began! Dive into the history of this special event and see how its impact has grown since its founding in 1872. Discover how the Morton family celebrated each year through family journal entries.
The display is included as part of the regular Arbor Lodge admission and self-guided tour. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
Arbor Lodge is CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
Join us for an evening of murder and mayhem in the Wild West as Arbor Lodge Mansion transforms into the Deadwood Saloon. It’s an old-fashioned whodunnit in a magnificent setting! Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Wear your own western duds or select from our props.
$30/person. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
Ticket price includes tax. Adults only please. Plan to arrive at the mansion by 5:45 p.m.
National Quilting Day is March 16!
To celebrate, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long special exhibit featuring quilts from the Arbor Lodge collection, heirloom quilts of local residents, and modern creations from our local Heritage Needlework Guild. Learn about the history of quilting and see how a once-utilitarian craft has evolved into a true art form. Additional demonstrations will occur March 16-17, plus adults and children will enjoy creating quilted make-and-take activities.
The event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
National Quilting Day is March 16!
To celebrate, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long special exhibit featuring quilts from the Arbor Lodge collection, heirloom quilts of local residents, and modern creations from our local Heritage Needlework Guild. Learn about the history of quilting and see how a once-utilitarian craft has evolved into a true art form. Additional demonstrations will occur March 16-17, plus adults and children will enjoy creating quilted make-and-take activities.
The event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
National Quilting Day is March 16!
To celebrate, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long special exhibit featuring quilts from the Arbor Lodge collection, heirloom quilts of local residents, and modern creations from our local Heritage Needlework Guild. Learn about the history of quilting and see how a once-utilitarian craft has evolved into a true art form. Additional demonstrations will occur March 16-17, plus adults and children will enjoy creating quilted make-and-take activities.
The event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
National Quilting Day is March 16!
To celebrate, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long special exhibit featuring quilts from the Arbor Lodge collection, heirloom quilts of local residents, and modern creations from our local Heritage Needlework Guild. Learn about the history of quilting and see how a once-utilitarian craft has evolved into a true art form. Additional demonstrations will occur March 16-17, plus adults and children will enjoy creating quilted make-and-take activities.
The event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
National Quilting Day is March 16!
To celebrate, Arbor Lodge Mansion will host a month-long special exhibit featuring quilts from the Arbor Lodge collection, heirloom quilts of local residents, and modern creations from our local Heritage Needlework Guild. Learn about the history of quilting and see how a once-utilitarian craft has evolved into a true art form. Additional demonstrations will occur March 16-17, plus adults and children will enjoy creating quilted make-and-take activities.
The event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
Travel back to the 1920s with Murder at the Juice Joint – an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of the Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Dress as a flapper or gangster or select from our props.
$30/person. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
Ticket price includes tax. Adults only please. Please arrive by 6:15 pm.
Join us in the sunroom of Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special Valentine’s Tea. Enjoy an assortment of teas and dainty brunch and dessert selections, along with musical entertainment and a brief history of Valentine’s Day greetings. In addition to the tea, participants can explore the mansion and view the special “Love Is in the Air” exhibit, featuring displays of Morton Family weddings and vintage Valentine card collections.
Teas will be at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost is $30 per person and includes your mansion admission and entrance to the tea. Purchase tickets here.
Call 402-873-7222 for more information.
The neighborhood socialites have touted the Hatter’s Ball as the bash of the year in the isolated town of Bloodworth Falls. Mayor Riley White has organized the event in the old Bloodwood Castle as a diversion from the scandals that have plagued the town in recent months. Of course, it’s no coincidence the ball is scheduled right before the upcoming mayoral election. The mayor posted the invite list online, and your adversaries have already sent in their RSVPs. You’re intrigued and have decided you cannot miss an opportunity to seek revenge on those who have crossed you in the past. Now, you are on a hunt for the perfect hat. What a fun lead-up to Mardi Gras!
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion.
$30/person. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here.
Ticket price includes taxes. Adults only please. Plan to arrive at the mansion by 5:45 pm.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
It has been a year since the Paramount Casino at Arbor Lodge Mansion has been under the ownership of Bobby Flynn, and he’s throwing a party to remember. Invited guests include high rollers, politicians, a showgirl, casino dealers and staff, cocktail waitresses, and Elvis himself! Stakes are high, and there is no limit to what can happen. Whose secrets will be exposed? Who will be the victim of murder? Be prepared for a sinister evening in a city known for its secrets and scandals.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion.
$30/person. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here.
Ticket price includes taxes. Adults only please. Plan to arrive at the mansion by 6:15 pm.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
Enjoy Christmas at the Mansion with a special Christmas Tea. Guests will enjoy a variety of holiday treats and beverages in the beautiful sunroom as well as musical entertainment, while also learning how the Morton family celebrated the holidays. In addition to the tea, participants can tour Arbor Lodge.
Two tea times are available: 10 a.m.-11 a.m. and 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Reservations are required as space is limited.
$30/adult and $20/child includes mansion admission and entrance to the tea. Purchase tickets here.
Questions? Please call the Mansion at 402-873-7222 during regular hours.
Experience a true whodunnit with a seasonal twist in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion! Join us for a holiday-themed evening of mystery and mayhem as you work to solve clues and break the case. Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Costume props will be available, but guests are also encouraged to wear their own ugly Christmas sweater. Please arrive by 5:45 p.m.
$30/person. Includes tasty holiday treats, a limited cash bar, and an opportunity for a self-guided tour of the mansion decked out in holiday decor. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here. Guests may use their ticket throughout their stay to return to the Mansion.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
This is a 21 and older event.
The neighborhood socialites have touted the Hatter’s Holiday Ball as the bash of the year in the isolated town of Bloodworth Falls. Mayor Riley White has organized the event in the old Bloodwood Castle as a diversion from the scandals that have plagued the town in recent months. Of course, it’s no coincidence the holiday ball is scheduled right before the upcoming mayoral election. The mayor posted the invite list online, and your adversaries have already sent in their RSVPs. You’re intrigued and have decided you cannot miss an opportune moment to seek revenge on those who have crossed you in the past. Now, you are on a hunt for the perfect holiday hat.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion.
$30/person. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here.
Ticket price includes taxes. Adults only please. Plan to arrive at the mansion by 5:45 pm.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
Experience a true whodunnit with a seasonal twist in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion! Join us for a holiday-themed evening of mystery and mayhem as you work to solve clues and break the case. Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Costume props will be available, but guests are also encouraged to wear their own ugly Christmas sweater. Please arrive by 6:15 p.m.
$30/person. Includes tasty holiday treats, a limited cash bar, and an opportunity for a self-guided tour of the mansion decked out in holiday decor. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here. Guests may use their ticket throughout their stay to return to the Mansion.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
This is a 21 and older event.
Travel back into the 1920s with Murder at the Juice Joint – an old-fashioned whodunnit in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion. Solve clues, look for evidence, and break the case while mingling with new friends.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Dress as a flapper or gangster or select from our props.
$30/person. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
Ticket price includes tax. Adults only please.
Step back in time and experience the holidays the way the Morton family did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience. See the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion at its festive best during the holiday season. Enjoy vintage décor, special holiday-themed collections on display, and holiday music to get you into the spirit of the season.
This activity is only available each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
This event runs through December 31 and is included with your Arbor Lodge ticket purchase. Admission: $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12). Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm.
The weekend is full of Vintage Halloween frivolity as we celebrate Halloween history, customs, and games throughout the 52-room mansion. Please call Arbor Lodge: 402-873-7222 for more information. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12). Demonstration hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm.
This weekend, our theme is Victorian Times. Imagine a world without television, cell phones, and game systems. The Victorian era signified a certain style of clothing, customs, and social etiquette. Journey back in time while you learn about and enjoy displays of Victorian dresses, Victorian mourning customs, lacemaking, parlor games, parlor music, the language of the fan, and more.
Please call Arbor Lodge: 402-873-7222 for more information. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12). Demonstration hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm.
Delve into the history and talents of the men and women of Arbor Lodge. Explore topics such as farming, business, painting, sewing, needlework, cooking, entertaining, education, railroads, and more.
Please call Arbor Lodge: 402-873-7222 for more information. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12).
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm.
Learn more about the ethnic heritage and customs of early Nebraskans. We will have representatives of various ethnic groups sharing information and demonstrations, as well as helpful hints for tracing your own genealogy and preserving family heirlooms.
Please call Arbor Lodge: 402-873-7222 for more information. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12). Demonstration hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm.
On September 27, 1923, the Morton family officially gifted Arbor Lodge to the State of Nebraska, making it Nebraska’s first state historic park. Join us as we commemorate this momentous occasion with special activities, photographs, and displays about the Morton family’s pastimes, businesses, education, and volunteer/civic group participation.
Please call Arbor Lodge: 402-873-7222 for more information. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12).
It has been a year since the Paramount Casino at Arbor Lodge Mansion has been under the ownership of Bobby Flynn, and he’s throwing a party to remember. Invited guests include high rollers, politicians, a showgirl, casino dealers and staff, cocktail waitresses, and Elvis himself! Stakes are high, and there is no limit to what can happen. Whose secrets will be exposed? Who will be the victim of murder? Be prepared for a sinister evening in a city known for its secrets and scandals.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion.
$30/person. Light refreshments, a self-guided tour of Arbor Lodge, and tax are included in the price. A beverage cooler with drinks for purchase will be available that evening. Space is limited. Purchase tickets here.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
Plan to arrive at the mansion by 5:45 pm. Adults only please.
Join us for an evening of murder and mayhem as Arbor Lodge Mansion transforms into a historic cruise ship. It’s an arousing adventure filled with peculiar passengers and conspiring crewmembers! After a luxurious week at sea, all those onboard the Mystery of the Seas are ready for a night of romance and intrigue at the Captain’s Cocktail Reception. Guests include passengers, crew members, entertainers, and contestants for the Miss Ambassadress Pageant. Adrift on the ocean, there is no better place to escape your troubles…or for a murderer to strike! Trapped at sea, no one is safe and everyone is a suspect.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Wear your own cruise attire or select from our props.
$30/person. Light refreshments, a self-guided tour of Arbor Lodge, and tax are included in the price. A beverage cooler with drinks for purchase will be available that evening. Purchase tickets here.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
Plan to arrive at the mansion by 5:45 pm. Adults only please.
Enjoy tea-time at Arbor Lodge in the beautiful sunroom. Feel free to bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal to also enjoy the event! The tea will include a variety of small savories as well as hot and cold brewed tea.
Reservations are required as space is limited. Questions? Please call the Mansion at 402-873-8722 during regular hours Tuesday through Sunday. $30 per person includes your mansion admission and entrance to the tea. Be sure to take time to explore the home and view our special doll display.
Purchase tickets here.
After a voyage filled with pillaging and plundering, the Jaded Jewel – Arbor Lodge Mansion turned pirate ship – is docked in a cove near Port Royal. The ship is captained by the dreaded Redbeard. As the pirates head into town to celebrate their homecoming and spend their gold, a night of turmoil and trouble is sure to transpire. As the night quickly steers out of control, one guest meets a tragic demise. Is the culprit the profiteering pirate organizing a mutiny? Or, the sea mistress? Could the perpetrator be the swashbuckling swordsman desperate to win the love of the governor’s daughter? Be among those who help get the guilty person to the gallows or walking the plank!
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion. Wear your own pirate attire or select from our props. This is a family-friendly event – kids aged 8 and up are welcome. Only three youth per adult please.
$30/adult and $20/youth. Ticket price includes tax as well as a self-guided tour of the mansion. Plan to arrive by 6:15 pm. Purchase tickets here.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
In celebration of America, and honoring our veterans, Nebraska City Blue Star Mothers will host a display of Quilts of Valor throughout Arbor Lodge Mansion. View this beautiful collection while also learning about Morton Family veterans and their patriotic service.
For more information, call 402-873-7222. Find hours and ticket prices here.
ALL ATTRACTIONS CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
The neighborhood socialites have touted the Hatter’s Ball as the bash of the year in the isolated town of Bloodworth Falls. Mayor Riley White has organized the event in the old Bloodwood Castle as a diversion from the scandals that have plagued the town in recent months. Of course, it’s no coincidence the ball is scheduled right before the upcoming mayoral election. The mayor posted the invite list online, and your adversaries have already sent in their RSVPs. You’re intrigued and have decided you cannot miss an opportune moment to seek revenge on those who have crossed you in the past. Now, you are on a hunt for the perfect hat.
Participants will receive a character to portray as they arrive at Arbor Lodge Mansion.
$30/person. Light refreshments, a self-guided tour of Arbor Lodge, and tax are included in the price. A beverage cooler with drinks for purchase will be available that evening. Purchase tickets here.
Add to the fun with dinner at Timbers and a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your room reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Dining reservations are required. Reserve your table here or call 402-873-8740.
Plan to arrive at the mansion by 5:45 pm. Adults only please.
Your dad will appreciate the special Father’s Day exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion! View historic photographs of Morton family fathers and sons. Plus see a special display featuring Joy Morton’s sword collection, many of which were purchased during his world travels. These unique, old-world treasures reveal detailed craftsmanship. Cane and razor collections will also be on display.
The 52-room mansion is open Tuesday-Sunday; mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 children (age 3-12). Questions? Call Arbor Lodge at 402-873-7222.
ALL ATTRACTIONS ARE CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
In celebration of International Tabletop Game Day (June 3), Arbor Lodge will host fun and games for the whole family. Various historic games will be set up throughout the mansion for you to enjoy. Learn the history behind such games as Mansion of Happiness, Checkers, Dominos, Fox and Geese, Tic-Tac-Toe, Tiddlywinks, and many more. The Morton’s valued family time together, and their journals include accounts of games and entertainment they enjoyed. Sitting down with family members and friends to enjoy a board game or cards is proven to help build relationships and memories.
Activities included with your Arbor Lodge admission. Questions? Call 402-873-7222. Find hours and ticket prices here.
ALL ATTRACTIONS ARE CLOSED ON MONDAYS.
Did you know that Bird Day was once a holiday celebrated along with Arbor Day? Bird Day was designed as a special celebration for school children to learn more about birds as part of their nature study. While serving as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, J. Sterling Morton helped promote the two observances together.
Delve into this now-forgotten holiday, learn about birds, and participate in a feathered friends scavenger hunt throughout the 52-room Arbor Lodge Mansion.
Open Tuesday-Sunday; mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 children (age 3-12). Questions? Call Arbor Lodge at 402-873-7222.
ALL ATTRACTIONS ARE CLOSED ON MONDAYS.