Explore Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum, the estate of J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day, with a Guided Grounds & Garden Tour. Get an up-close look and share in the rich history of the carriage house and tack room, gazebo, fish pond, tree trail, and much more.
Guided tour is $5 per person. Questions? Call Arbor Lodge at 402-873-7222.
Explore Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum, the estate of J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day, with a Guided Grounds & Garden Tour. Get an up-close look and share in the rich history of the carriage house and tack room, gazebo, fish pond, tree trail, and much more.
Guided tour is $5 per person. Questions? Call Arbor Lodge at 402-873-7222.
Explore Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum, the estate of J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day, with a Guided Grounds & Garden Tour. Get an up-close look and share in the rich history of the carriage house and tack room, gazebo, fish pond, tree trail, and much more.
Guided tour is $5 per person. Questions? Call Arbor Lodge at 402-873-7222.
Explore Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and Arboretum, the estate of J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day, with a Guided Grounds & Garden Tour. Get an up-close look and share in the rich history of the carriage house and tack room, gazebo, fish pond, tree trail, and much more.
Guided tour is $5 per person. Questions? Call Arbor Lodge at 402-873-7222.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I. Arbor Lodge will pay tribute by hosting a special display including information on Nebraska City World War I veterans; a display of World War I photographs, uniforms and memorabilia; and reproductions of World War I era sheet music.
Vintage American flags of the Arbor Lodge collection will also be on display throughout the mansion, as well as information on Morton family veterans. For more information, call 402-873-7222.
Celebrate Nebraska’s Sesquicentennial with a weekend visit to Arbor Lodge State Historical Park where you can learn about the history (and controversy) surrounding Nebraska’s path to statehood. View photographs and maps from the 1860s and a collection of centennial birthday memorabilia.
Event is included with regular admission. Arbor Lodge Mansion is open weekends only through March. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.
Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside the mansion and out on the beautiful grounds of Nebraska City’s National Historic Landmark.
It’s an Ethnic Festival, October 1 & 2, from 11am-4pm. Celebrate the rich heritage of our ancestors: Great Plains Welsh Heritage Project, Mid-Summer Scandinavian Committee, Omaha Czech Cultural Club, International Society of Germans from Russia, and Scottish Bagpipes.
Questions about Living History Weekends? Please call the mansion: (402) 873-7222.
Admission to the park is free and no longer requires a park entry permit; mansion admission is $8 adults, $6 youth (age 3-12).
Did you know that Nebraska City, Nebraska, is home to 10 different museums? Yes, an impressive TEN! The History Lover’s Getaway is your opportunity to pair an overnight stay at the all-new Lied Lodge with as many museums as you care to visit in Nebraska City — from firefighting to windmills to nature centers. Lied Lodge will supply a Museum SuperPass upon check-in, then you’re on your way to explore at your leisure the historical gems all around the community.
To reserve, ask for the History Lover’s Package when you call 800-546-5433, or reserve it online now.
This getaway is offered through October 31, 2015, based on availability.