Custer County Historical Society/Museum and Research Center

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Custer County Historical Society/Museum and Research Center Historical Museum & Research Center
Solomon D. Butcher -Pioneer (Sod House) Photo Gallery

Summer Hours 10:00 to 5:00 M-Sat (Memorial to Labor Day)
Winter Hours 1:00-5:00pm M-F
Stroll through a 1880s soda shop, mercantile and pharmacy; browse the Solomon Butcher Photo Gallery; see fashions of the past and our military history, or
find your Custer County ancestors in the Research Center

10/17/2026

We got over 100 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dowse oldest and first permanent settlers in Custer County.
10/15/2026

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dowse oldest and first permanent settlers in Custer County.

10/15/2026
"Early Experiences in Custer County" by Jules Haumont, a real pioneer sharing the hardships of the first settlers and re...
10/15/2026

"Early Experiences in Custer County" by Jules Haumont, a real pioneer sharing the hardships of the first settlers and recalling historical events. Custer County Chief, Published Nov. 10, 1932

Did you know in 1926, there was a movement to manufacture sugar from corn? 🌽 F.A. Bates held a power farming event & tra...
10/14/2026

Did you know in 1926, there was a movement to manufacture sugar from corn? 🌽 F.A. Bates held a power farming event & tractor school for progressive farmers, and it was a huge success! 85 Custer County farmers attended. A sign of the times! From Dry Valley History🚜

Join us for an Afternoon in the Archives Research Workshop on October 18th, 2026, at 1 PM! Learn the basics of Custer Co...
10/13/2026

Join us for an Afternoon in the Archives Research Workshop on October 18th, 2026, at 1 PM! Learn the basics of Custer County, Nebraska research, from founding in 1877 to the present. We'll explore maps, newspapers, and more to uncover your family history. Bring what you know and be prepared to work backward! Contact (308) 872-2203 for details.

1890 Broken Bow , NE
10/12/2026

1890 Broken Bow , NE

Fred Graf in blacksmith shop in Ansley, NE, on east side behind Bristol Feed Store. 1923
10/12/2026

Fred Graf in blacksmith shop in Ansley, NE, on east side behind Bristol Feed Store. 1923

These impressive steam-powered Tractors, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, showcases the ingenuity of ear...
10/12/2026

These impressive steam-powered Tractors, likely from the late 19th or early 20th century, showcases the ingenuity of early mechanical engineering. Photos donated by Frank O'Bryan ⚙️

Join us for a hands-on butter-making class on Sunday, October 25th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. $10 per person. ...
10/10/2026

Join us for a hands-on butter-making class on Sunday, October 25th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. $10 per person. Contact Tammy at the Custer County Museum, Broken Bow, NE (308) 872-2203 to register.

Address

PO Box 334, 445 S 9th Avenue
Broken Bow, NE
68822

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(308) 872-2203

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