Gage County Historical Society & Museum

Gage County Historical Society & Museum The Gage County Historical Society & Museum in historic downtown Beatrice, Nebraska. It is housed in the Burlington Railroad Depot built in 1906.

Gage County Historical Society and Museum is located in Beatrice on the corner of 2nd and Court streets. the depot was presented to the Gage County Historical Society by the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1973. The Museum's displays show the history of the industries, businesses, medicine, communities and the people of Gage County. The Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

❤️ Our Mission: History for EveryoneWe’re launching the next phase of our Accessibility Plan, ensuring that every visito...
08/27/2026

❤️ Our Mission: History for Everyone
We’re launching the next phase of our Accessibility Plan, ensuring that every visitor — of every ability — can fully experience and enjoy the museum. Thanks to community support in recent years, we’ve already:

·Rearranged exhibits for easier access
·Improved lighting and signage throughout the building
·Introduced sensory‑friendly openings during special events

Now, during Big Give Gage, we’re asking our community to help us take the next step.

🔧 Your Big Give Support Adds Essential Tools:
Two loaner autism sensory bags for visitors with sensory needs

An OrCam MyEye reading assistance device for guests with visual or reading accessibility challenges

These additions remove barriers, create welcoming experiences, and help every member of our community connect with local history.

💛 Your Gift Makes a Difference
Every donation — large or small — helps us build a museum that truly serves everyone in Gage County. Together, we can ensure that all visitors have the opportunity to explore, learn, and feel at home in our shared history.

On Big Give Day, we put that power into action.

Thank you for supporting local history, accessibility, and the future of our museum.

https://www.biggivegage.org/

Do you know someone who can bring history to life?Our Harvest Festival on October 10, 2026 is looking for historical cra...
08/26/2026

Do you know someone who can bring history to life?
Our Harvest Festival on October 10, 2026 is looking for historical craft vendors and demonstrators to join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you practice a traditional craft, make something by hand, or know a friend or family member with a unique historical skill, we’d love to hear from you.

Your connections can help make this year’s Harvest Festival a meaningful and memorable experience for our community.

If someone comes to mind, please call or email the museum.

402-228-1679
mailto:[email protected]

🌟 Its Membership Renewal Time! 🌟Support the future of the Gage County Historical Society & Museum by renewing your membe...
08/25/2026

🌟 Its Membership Renewal Time! 🌟
Support the future of the Gage County Historical Society & Museum by renewing your membership for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2026.

Your membership keeps local history alive — helping us preserve collections, expand educational programming, and continue improving accessibility for visitors of all ages and abilities.

🎉 Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with Us!
This year, we invite all members to increase or sustain their support at the Homesteader 250 Level ($250). As a special thank you, members at this level will receive an America 250 commemorative bamboo cutting board, customized with their family surname.

🪵 Cutting board orders begin August 31, 2026.
Please have your membership renewals in by that date to receive this exclusive gift.

Your support ensures that Gage County’s stories — past, present, and future — continue to inspire generations. Thank you for helping us preserve history and strengthen our community. ❤️

https://gagecountyhistory.org/become-a-member

http://threehoundsleatherandcraft.com

We are here at the Filley Stone Barn for today's Antique Tractor show! We are serving pancakes until 10:00 am. We are ra...
08/22/2026

We are here at the Filley Stone Barn for today's Antique Tractor show!

We are serving pancakes until 10:00 am. We are raising money for a new roof for the Filley Stone Barn. So come out and have some pancakes.

The antique tractors will be here until 1pm.

The museum will be closed today as our staff will be at the Filley Stone Barn Antique Tractor & Quilt Show.We’re excited...
08/22/2026

The museum will be closed today as our staff will be at the Filley Stone Barn Antique Tractor & Quilt Show.

We’re excited to support this wonderful community event. We hope you’ll stop by the barn and enjoy the show with us!

Join us tomorrow at the Filley Stone Barn for the Antique Tractor and Quilt show. Come early for a pancake fundraiser fr...
08/21/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Filley Stone Barn for the Antique Tractor and Quilt show. Come early for a pancake fundraiser from 8:00-10:00am.
Proceeds go towards maintaining this historic barn for future generations to enjoy.

The museum will be closed on Sat., August 22 as our staff will be at the Filley Stone Barn Antique Tractor & Quilt Show....
08/20/2026

The museum will be closed on Sat., August 22 as our staff will be at the Filley Stone Barn Antique Tractor & Quilt Show.

We’re excited to support this wonderful community event. We hope you’ll stop by the barn and enjoy the show with us!

Rev up your knowledge and join us for a night of friendly competition!To celebrate 250 years of the United States, we’re...
08/19/2026

Rev up your knowledge and join us for a night of friendly competition!
To celebrate 250 years of the United States, we’re taking a fun look at how Americans have moved, traveled, and explored.

Cars, trucks, planes, boats — how well do YOU know your transportation history?

🧠 Trivia Night
📍 Tall Tree Tastings
📅 August 21
⏰ 7:00 PM

Bring your best guesses, your sharpest teammates, and enjoy an evening of laughs, learning, and local community fun.

🌟 Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🌟Today we celebrate the organizations that strengthen communities, preserve local storie...
08/17/2026

🌟 Happy National Nonprofit Day! 🌟
Today we celebrate the organizations that strengthen communities, preserve local stories, and make a difference every single day — including ours right here in Gage County.

At the Gage County Historical Society & Museum, National Nonprofit Day is more than a celebration. It’s a reminder of why we do this work and who we do it for.

❤️ Our Mission: History for Everyone
We’re launching the next phase of our Accessibility Plan, ensuring that every visitor — of every ability — can fully experience and enjoy the museum. Thanks to community support in recent years, we’ve already:

·Rearranged exhibits for easier access
·Improved lighting and signage throughout the building
·Introduced sensory‑friendly openings during special events

Now, during Big Give Gage, we’re asking our community to help us take the next step.

🔧 Your Big Give Support Adds Essential Tools:
Two loaner autism sensory bags for visitors with sensory needs

An OrCam MyEye reading assistance device for guests with visual or reading accessibility challenges

These additions remove barriers, create welcoming experiences, and help every member of our community connect with local history.

💛 Your Gift Makes a Difference
Every donation — large or small — helps us build a museum that truly serves everyone in Gage County. Together, we can ensure that all visitors have the opportunity to explore, learn, and feel at home in our shared history.

On National Nonprofit Day, we celebrate the power of community.
On Big Give Day, we put that power into action.

Thank you for supporting local history, accessibility, and the future of our museum.

https://www.biggivegage.org/

Rise and shine — it’s pancake time!Join us at the Filley Stone Barn on August 22, 8–10 a.m. for a Free Will Offering Pan...
08/16/2026

Rise and shine — it’s pancake time!
Join us at the Filley Stone Barn on August 22, 8–10 a.m. for a Free Will Offering Pancake Fundraiser.

All proceeds support the preservation of the historic Elijah Filley Stone Barn.

Enjoy breakfast, good company, and stay afterward for the Antique Tractor & Quilt Show.

We’d love to see you there.

Address

101 N 2nd Street
Beatrice, NE
68310

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(402) 228-1679

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