Celebrate Love Weekends at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Love is in the air at Arbor Lodge Mansion each weekend in February. Step back in time and discover weddings related to the Morton family through photographs, newspaper articles, and diary entries. Learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and view vintage Valentine’s Day cards.

On February 13 and 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., guests are invited to make their own special Victorian Valentine.

Event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Celebrate Love Weekends at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Love is in the air at Arbor Lodge Mansion each weekend in February. Step back in time and discover weddings related to the Morton family through photographs, newspaper articles, and diary entries. Learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and view vintage Valentine’s Day cards.

On February 13 and 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., guests are invited to make their own special Victorian Valentine.

Event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Celebrate Love Weekends at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Love is in the air at Arbor Lodge Mansion each weekend in February. Step back in time and discover weddings related to the Morton family through photographs, newspaper articles, and diary entries. Learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and view vintage Valentine’s Day cards.

On February 13 and 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., guests are invited to make their own special Victorian Valentine.

Event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Celebrate Love Weekends at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Love is in the air at Arbor Lodge Mansion each weekend in February. Step back in time and discover weddings related to the Morton family through photographs, newspaper articles, and diary entries. Learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and view vintage Valentine’s Day cards.

On February 13 and 14 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., guests are invited to make their own special Victorian Valentine.

Event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Purchase tickets to Arbor Lodge Mansion here. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Arbor Lodge Christmas Tea

Enjoy Christmas at the Mansion with a special Christmas Tea. Guests will enjoy tea delicacies and beverages in the beautiful sunroom, while learning how the Morton family celebrated Christmas. In addition to the tea, participants can tour Arbor Lodge.

Two tea times are available: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Reservations are required as space is limited. Questions? Please call the Mansion at 402-873-8722 during regular hours Friday through Sunday. $19 per person includes your mansion admission and entrance to the tea. Purchase tickets here.

PLEASE NOTE: Groups will be placed at their own table based on registration information shared during the ticket purchase process and according to current DHM guidelines.

Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Available December 5, 12, and 19.

Questions? Please call the Mansion at 402-873-8722 during regular hours Friday through Sunday. $75 per person (adults only) includes your mansion admission, dinner, and participation in the murder mystery. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today online.

Add to the fun with a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Guests may use their ticket throughout their stay to return to the Mansion.

PLEASE NOTE: Groups will be placed at their own table based on registration information shared during the ticket purchase process and according to current DHM guidelines.

Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Experience a true whodunnit with a seasonal twist in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion! Join us for dinner and a holiday-themed evening of mystery and mayhem as you work to solve clues and break the case. Available December 5, 12, and 19.

Questions? Please call the Mansion at 402-873-8722 during regular hours Friday through Sunday. $75 per person (adults only) includes your mansion admission, dinner, and participation in the murder mystery. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today online.

Add to the fun with a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Guests may use their ticket throughout their stay to return to the Mansion.

PLEASE NOTE: Groups will be placed at their own table based on registration information shared during the ticket purchase process and according to current DHM guidelines.

Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Experience a true whodunnit with a seasonal twist in the magnificent setting of Arbor Lodge Mansion! Join us for dinner and a holiday-themed evening of mystery and mayhem as you work to solve clues and break the case. Available December 5, 12, and 19.

Questions? Please call the Mansion at 402-873-8722 during regular hours Friday through Sunday. $75 per person (adults only) includes your mansion admission, dinner, and participation in the murder mystery. Space is limited, so purchase your tickets today online.

Add to the fun with a stay at Lied Lodge. Make your reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Guests may use their ticket throughout their stay to return to the Mansion.

PLEASE NOTE: Groups will be placed at their own table based on registration information shared during the ticket purchase process and according to current DHM guidelines.

Christmas at the Mansion

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 available each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through December 20 and is included with your Arbor Lodge ticket purchase. Admission: $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12). Purchase Arbor Lodge tickets in advance here. Ticket purchases can be made up to one week prior to your desired date.

Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Christmas at the Mansion

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 available each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday through December 20 and is included with your Arbor Lodge ticket purchase. Admission: $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12). Purchase Arbor Lodge tickets in advance here. Ticket purchases can be made up to one week prior to your desired date.

Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Living History Weekend – Victorian Era

PLEASE NOTE: For your convenience, Arbor Lodge Mansion, the Tree Adventure, Wine Tasting, and Hard Cider Tasting will require tickets for admission. We strongly recommend you purchase tickets in advance online. Space will be limited to help ensure safe social distancing. We cannot guarantee entrance to these attractions/activities without a pre-purchased ticket. Reminder: Arbor Day Farm attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday only.

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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 our 40th year of Living History Weekends.

This weekend, journey back to the Victorian Times and enjoy displays of Victorian fashions, harp music, soap making, 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). Purchase Arbor Lodge tickets in advance at arbordayfarm.showclix.com.

Safely Visiting Arbor Day Farm

We are committed to providing a safe space for everyone who visits and works here. Please help us make that possible.

  • Wear a mask in all indoor public spaces
  • Maintain 6-ft social distancing
  • Wash/sanitize hands frequently

Living History Weekend – Frontier Times

PLEASE NOTE: For your convenience, Arbor Lodge Mansion, the Tree Adventure, Wine Tasting, Hard Cider Tasting, and Live Music will require tickets for admission. We strongly recommend you purchase tickets in advance online. Space will be limited to help ensure safe social distancing. We cannot guarantee entrance to these attractions/activities without a pre-purchased ticket. Reminder: Arbor Day Farm attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday only.

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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 our 40th year of Living History Weekends.

Pioneers of many ethnic origins traveled their way to Nebraska. This weekend, join us as we celebrate the rich heritage of our ancestors with demonstrations and displays including frontier education, wagon train dolls, frontier medicine displays, and more.

Please call Arbor Lodge: 402-873-7222 for more information. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12). Purchase Arbor Lodge tickets in advance at arbordayfarm.showclix.com.

Safely Visiting Arbor Day Farm

We are committed to providing a safe space for everyone who visits and works here. Please help us make that possible.

  • Wear a mask in all indoor public spaces
  • Maintain 6-ft social distancing
  • Wash/sanitize hands frequently

Living History Weekend – Victorian Era

PLEASE NOTE: For your convenience, Arbor Lodge Mansion, the Tree Adventure, Wine Tasting, and Hard Cider Tasting will require tickets for admission. We strongly recommend you purchase tickets in advance online. Space will be limited to help ensure safe social distancing. We cannot guarantee entrance to these attractions/activities without a pre-purchased ticket. Reminder: Arbor Day Farm attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday only.

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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 our 40th year of Living History Weekends.

This weekend, journey back to the Victorian Times and enjoy displays of Victorian fashions, harp music, soap making, 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). Purchase Arbor Lodge tickets in advance at arbordayfarm.showclix.com.

Safely Visiting Arbor Day Farm

We are committed to providing a safe space for everyone who visits and works here. Please help us make that possible.

  • Wear a mask in all indoor public spaces
  • Maintain 6-ft social distancing
  • Wash/sanitize hands frequently

Living History Weekend – Old-Fashioned Quilting Bee

PLEASE NOTE: For your convenience, Arbor Lodge Mansion, the Tree Adventure, Wine Tasting, and Hard Cider Tasting will require tickets for admission. We strongly recommend you purchase tickets in advance online. Space will be limited to help ensure safe social distancing. We cannot guarantee entrance to these attractions/activities without a pre-purchased ticket. Reminder: Arbor Day Farm attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday only.

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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 our 40th year of Living History Weekends.

This weekend, join us for a special Quilt Exhibit from the Arbor Lodge collection Learn about the history of quilting and meet special guest author and quilter, Stephanie Whitson. Stephanie will be sharing her quilting knowledge and doing book signings.

Please call Arbor Lodge: 402-873-7222 for more information. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12). Purchase Arbor Lodge tickets in advance at arbordayfarm.showclix.com.

Safely Visiting Arbor Day Farm

We are committed to providing a safe space for everyone who visits and works here. Please help us make that possible.

  • Wear a mask in all indoor public spaces
  • Maintain 6-ft social distancing
  • Wash/sanitize hands frequently

Living History Weekend – Old-Fashioned Quilting Bee

PLEASE NOTE: For your convenience, Arbor Lodge Mansion, the Tree Adventure, Wine Tasting, and Hard Cider Tasting will require tickets for admission. We strongly recommend you purchase tickets in advance online. Space will be limited to help ensure safe social distancing. We cannot guarantee entrance to these attractions/activities without a pre-purchased ticket. Reminder: Arbor Day Farm attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday only.

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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 our 40th year of Living History Weekends.

This weekend, join us for a special Quilt Exhibit from the Arbor Lodge collection Learn about the history of quilting and meet special guest author and quilter, Stephanie Whitson. Stephanie will be sharing her quilting knowledge and doing book signings.

Please call Arbor Lodge: 402-873-7222 for more information. Mansion admission is $9 adults, $7 youth (age 3-12). Purchase Arbor Lodge tickets in advance at arbordayfarm.showclix.com.

Safely Visiting Arbor Day Farm

We are committed to providing a safe space for everyone who visits and works here. Please help us make that possible.

  • Wear a mask in all indoor public spaces
  • Maintain 6-ft social distancing
  • Wash/sanitize hands frequently

Valentine’s Tea at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Join us in the sunroom of Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special Valentine’s Tea during Celebrate Love Month. 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 “Celebrate Love” exhibit, featuring displays of Morton Family weddings and vintage Valentine card collections.

Reservations for the tea are required by February 12 and can be made by calling 402-873-7222. Cost is $18 per person and includes your mansion admission and entrance to the tea.

Arbor Lodge Christmas Tea

Enjoy Christmas at the Mansion with a special Sunday afternoon Christmas Tea. Guests will enjoy tea delicacies and beverages in the beautiful sunroom, while learning how the Morton family celebrated Christmas. In addition to the tea, participants can tour Arbor Lodge. Reservations are required as space is limited. Call 402-873-7222.

$18 per person includes your mansion admission and entrance to the tea.

Mother’s Day Tea at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Celebrate Mother’s Day during a special tea presented in the beautiful sunroom of Arbor Lodge Mansion. Enjoy an assortment of teas and tasty selections, while learning about the strong and amazing women of Arbor Lodge. In addition to the tea, participants can embark on a self-guided tour of the mansion. China painting demonstrations and special music will also be offered throughout the weekend.

Reservations for the tea are required by calling 402-873-7222. Cost is $18 per person and includes your mansion admission and entrance to the tea.

Vintage Flag Collection at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Join us Memorial Day Weekend at Arbor Lodge Mansion for a special display featuring vintage American flags of the Arbor Lodge collection. Guests can also participate in a patriotic scavenger hunt and trivia activity.

Activities included with regular Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. For more information, call 402-873-7222.

Mystery at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

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.

Event tickets are $25/person (adults only). Reservations required at 402-873-7222.

Add to the fun with a stay at Lied Lodge & Conference Center. Request the Mystery at the Mansion package and receive two tickets to the event with your overnight accommodations. Make your reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Guests may use their ticket throughout their stay to return to the Mansion.

Christmas at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way J. Sterling Morton did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience.

 

Arbor Lodge Mansion: Open for Weekend Visitors

See the 52-room 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. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

 

Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Daytime admission: $8 adults, $6 youth (age 3-12)

 

Special after-hours Mansion viewings (beginning November 30)

Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

Evening admission: $12 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12)

 

Make it a Getaway: Christmas at the Mansion Overnight Package

 

Want a really unique holiday experience? Choose the Christmas at the Mansion Overnight Package, which includes either a Friday or Saturday night stay at Lied Lodge, plus two tickets for the after-hours tour (6:30 – 8:00 p.m.) of Arbor Lodge, beautifully trimmed with vintage décor. Learn about holiday traditions of yesteryear, find tour hosts in their best holiday finery, and enjoy Christmas tunes and treats as you explore the historic home. Transportation from Lied Lodge to the mansion is included in the package. To reserve: call 800-546-5433, or reserve it online now.

 

Arbor Lodge Mansion will be closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

Christmas at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way J. Sterling Morton did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience.

Arbor Lodge Mansion: Open for Weekend Visitors

See the 52-room 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. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Daytime admission: $8 adults, $6 youth (age 3-12)

Special after-hours Mansion viewings (beginning November 30)

Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Evening admission: $12 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12)

Christmas at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way J. Sterling Morton did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience.

Arbor Lodge Mansion: Open for Weekend Visitors

See the 52-room 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. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Daytime admission: $8 adults, $6 youth (age 3-12)

Special after-hours Mansion viewings (beginning November 30)

Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Evening admission: $12 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12)

Christmas at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way J. Sterling Morton did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience.

Arbor Lodge Mansion: Open for Weekend Visitors

See the 52-room 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. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Daytime admission: $8 adults, $6 youth (age 3-12)

Special after-hours Mansion viewings (beginning November 30)

Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Evening admission: $12 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12)

Christmas at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way J. Sterling Morton did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience.

Arbor Lodge Mansion: Open for Weekend Visitors

See the 52-room 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. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Daytime admission: $8 adults, $6 youth (age 3-12)

Special after-hours Mansion viewings (beginning November 30)

Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Evening admission: $12 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12)

Christmas at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Step back in time and experience the holidays the way J. Sterling Morton did with a one-of-a-kind Christmas at the Mansion experience.

Arbor Lodge Mansion: Open for Weekend Visitors

See the 52-room 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. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Daytime admission: $8 adults, $6 youth (age 3-12)

Special after-hours Mansion viewings (beginning November 30)

Fridays & Saturdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Evening admission: $12 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12)

Mystery at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Put your best sleuthing hat on and join us for 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. Event tickets are $25/person (adults only). Reservations required at 402-873-7222.

Add to the fun with a stay at Lied Lodge & Conference Center. Request the Mystery at the Mansion package and receive two tickets to the event with your overnight accommodations. Make your reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Guests may use their ticket throughout their stay to return to the Mansion.

Mystery at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Put your best sleuthing hat on and join us for 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. Event tickets are $25/person (adults only). Reservations required at 402-873-7222.

Add to the fun with a stay at Lied Lodge & Conference Center. Request the Mystery at the Mansion package and receive two tickets to the event with your overnight accommodations. Make your reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Guests may use their ticket throughout their stay to return to the Mansion.

Mystery at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Put your best sleuthing hat on and join us for 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. Event tickets are $25/person (adults only). Reservations required at 402-873-7222.

Add to the fun with a stay at Lied Lodge & Conference Center. Request the Mystery at the Mansion package and receive two tickets to the event with your overnight accommodations. Make your reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Guests may use their ticket throughout their stay to return to the Mansion.

Mystery at the Mansion at Arbor Lodge

Put your best sleuthing hat on and join us for 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. Event tickets are $25/person (adults only). Reservations required at 402-873-7222.

Add to the fun with a stay at Lied Lodge & Conference Center. Request the Mystery at the Mansion package and receive two tickets to the event with your overnight accommodations. Make your reservation online or by calling 800-546-5433. Guests may use their ticket throughout their stay to return to the Mansion.

Celebrate Love Weekends at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Love is in the air all throughout Arbor Lodge Mansion. Step back in time and discover weddings related to the Morton’s with photographs, newspaper articles, and diary entries. Learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and view vintage Valentine cards.

Join us weekends in February from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Living History Weekend – Pioneer Days at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

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.

Pioneers of many ethnic origins traveled their way to Nebraska. Join us September 23 and 24 as we celebrate the rich heritage of our ancestors with demonstrations and displays including vintage farm equipment, rag dolls, kitchen gadgets, and frontier education.

Questions about Living History Weekends? Please call the mansion: 402-873-7222. Mansion admission is $8 adults, $6 youth (age 3-12).

Living History Weekend – Vintage Halloween at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

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.

This weekend is full of Vintage Halloween fun frivolity as we celebrate vintage Halloween customs, games, crafts, and décor from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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).

Arbor Day Weekend Celebration at Arbor Day Farm

We’ve made a few changes to our Arbor Day Weekend lineup. The steady rainfall is great for the trees, but it calls for a slight adjustment to our scheduled outdoor activities.

Enjoy these fun activities this weekend:

At the Tree Adventure:

  • Make a Woodland Critter craft
  • Learn “What Comes From a Tree”
  • See “Trees Up Close and Personal”
  • Uncover the world of “Pelts and Skulls”
  • Talk to a Master Gardener
  • Tree Adventure admission: $8 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12). Includes a tree seedling to plant at home.

At the Apple House Market and Pie Garden:
Sip Arbor Day Farm’s newest wine varieties while you shop for jams, jellies, salsa, honey, pies, and other tasty treats. Enjoy an apple slushee and light lunch.

 At Lied Lodge:
Relax, retreat, and gather together at the all-new Lied Lodge. Fully-updated guest rooms, indoor pool, award-winning restaurant, and on-site spa. For availability and reservations, call 800-546-5433.

 Arbor Lodge State Historical Park is open for visitors, too. Take an inspiring, up-close look at the life and legacy of J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day. See more than 200 varieties of lilacs during guided tours at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

 At the Morton Mansion:

  • Explore the 52-room mansion and learn about the history of Arbor Day and spring planting on the Morton farm
  • Enjoy parlor entertainment and fresh flowers throughout the mansion
  • Mansion admission: $8 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12)

Enjoy the full Arbor Day Farm experience with the All-Access Day Pass

  • Morton Mansion, Tree Adventure, and the Apple House Market are open Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Admission: $15 adults; $11 youth (age 3-12)

Celebrate Love Weekends at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Love is in the air all throughout Arbor Lodge Mansion. Step back in time and discover weddings related to the Morton’s with photographs, newspaper articles, and diary entries. Learn about the history of Valentine’s Day and view vintage Valentine cards.

Join us weekends in February from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Event is included with Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Winter Fun Exhibit at Arbor Lodge Mansion

Weekends Only in January, explore special displays filled with antique ice skates, sleds, snow shoes, and more. Learn the history of these favorite winter pastimes and playthings, including diary excerpts on the Morton family’s winter activities.

This event is included with your Arbor Lodge Mansion admission. Questions? Call 402-873-7222.

Living History Weekend – Vintage Halloween at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

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.

This weekend is full of Vintage Halloween fun frivolity as we celebrate vintage Halloween customs, games, crafts, and décor from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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).

Living History Weekend – Victorian Times at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

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.

Join us on October 7 & 8, from 11 am-4 pm for displays of Victorian dresses, lacemaking, parlor music, parlor games, the language of the fan, and yard games.

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).

Living History Weekend – Ethnic Festival at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

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).

Civil War Reenactment at Arbor Lodge

Join us at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park on June 25 & 26, as Civil War reenactors return to Nebraska City. View a Civil War encampment throughout the weekend complete with programs and demonstrations.

On Saturday, The First Nebraska Infantry, Company A will setup camp at Arbor Lodge and join other demonstrators for activities at Nebraska City’s Civil War Museum. Sunday, view various demonstrations and share in the history at their encampment.

The 52-room mansion is open for self-guided tours and fun Civil War era activities; mansion admission is $8 adults, $6 children (age 3-12). Questions? Call Arbor Lodge at (402) 873-7222.

Celebrate Father’s Day at Arbor Lodge

Your dad will appreciate the celebration of “All Things Manly” at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19.
•Historic Vehicles from the Nebraska and Iowa Studebaker and Hudson Clubs
•Leathercraft demonstrations by Tandy Leather Company
•Antique razor display
•Display of Morton family photographs and letters

The 52-room mansion is open for tours on Father’s Day from 11am-5pm; mansion admission is $8 adults, $6 children (age 3-12). Questions? Call Arbor Lodge at (402) 873-7222.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Lied Lodge and Arbor Day Farm

Show Mom how much you care with a visit to Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. Here are a few ways to make Mother’s Day memorable this year:

  • Enjoy a decadent Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13, served 11 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Timber Dining Room at Lied Lodge. Call 402-873-8740 for your reservation.
  • Take Mom on a nature hike filled with flowering trees and fresh air at Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure and tour the 52-room historic mansion at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. Spring Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission applies.
  • Soothe her spirit with a spa treatment at Lied Lodge. View the spa menu and request an appointment online. Call 800- 546-5433.

Arbor Day Celebration 2016 at Arbor Day Farm

Celebrate the tree planter’s holiday where it all began — right here at Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City.

Celebrate at Arbor Day Farm:
All across this 260-acre campus, opportunities abound to play, learn, taste, and shop – all in celebration of trees.

At the Tree Adventure, open 9am to 5pm:
•Tree climbing; music; face painting; assorted hands-on activities and learning opportunities for all ages.
•Climb aboard the Discovery Ride – an informative and fun guided journey into the backwoods of Arbor Day Farm.
•Tree Adventure admission: $8 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12).
Includes a tree seedling to plant at home.

At the Historic Barns, open Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm:
Find hand-crafted treasures at the multi-vendor Craft Fair.

At the Apple House Market and Pie Garden, open 9am to 5pm:
Sip Arbor Day Farm’s newest wine varieties while you shop for jams, jellies, salsa, honey, pies, and other tasty treats. Enjoy an apple slushee and light lunch.

At Lied Lodge:
Relax, retreat, and gather together at the all-new Lied Lodge. Fully-updated guest rooms, indoor pool, award-winning restaurant, and on-site spa. For availability and reservations, call 800-546-5433.

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park:

Take an inspiring, up-close look at the life and legacy of J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day.

At the Morton Mansion, open 9am to 5pm:
•Explore the 52-room mansion and countless artifacts
•Mansion admission: $8 adults; $6 youth (age 3-12)

Enjoy the full Arbor Day Farm experience with the All-Access Day Pass
•Morton Mansion and Tree Adventure are open Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm
•Admission: $15 adults; $11 youth (age 3-12)

Watch: “Pure Nebraska,” featuring Arbor Lodge’s Christmas at the Mansion

Tune in — or set your DVR — for some great programming all about Arbor Lodge’s “Christmas at the Mansion” holiday events this month.

KOLN-KGIN 10/11’s “Pure Nebraska” show recently filmed several segments at Nebraska City’s Arbor Lodge mansion, each one highlighting a different aspect of the time-honored traditions and seasonal fun during J. Sterling Morton’s era — and how you can experience them yourself this season at the mansion.

Watch “Pure Nebraska” for Arbor Lodge experts Lucille Sharp and Laura Steinman on the following dates and times, highlighting their vast knowledge on Nebraska City’s crown jewel:

Tuesday, December 8, 2015:
Lucille Sharp on the history of the house; this will be on near the beginning of the show.

Thursday, December 10, 2015:
Laura Steinman on Christmas traditions; this will be on in the middle of the show around 9:30 a.m.

Friday, December 11, 2015:
Laura Steinman discusses the “Christmas at the Mansion” events, available thru December 20 at Arbor Lodge.

Can’t tune in to see the segments? You can also find them archived on the “Pure Nebraska” website — posted by the afternoon of their respective air dates.

Special thanks to the Nebraska Tourism Commission for their support in bringing KOLN-KGIN to Nebraska City for these segments.