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Cambridge Museum

Name: Cambridge Museum
Address: 612 Penn Street, Cambridge, NE, 69022, US
Telephone: +13086974385

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Dedicated to the history of Cambridge, NE, and the people of the community.

09/02/2026

A familiar Cambridge landmark. Artwork by the curator.

08/30/2026

Something a bit different today for Cambridge history. 119 years ago, about this time, Cambridge held a Chataqua celebration and at the top of the bill of festivities was music from Kilties Band of Bellville, Canada. This must have a been quite the visit as the attached article notes them playing the World Fair in St. Louis. And there is much more than that about the band that visited Cambridge. It just so happens there is a video devoted to their history. Just imagine what it must have been like to hear this music and have this band here in our smalltown way back when!

Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OlGacQXQ38

08/26/2026

Gearing up for football season? How about this photo of the State Championship winning Cambridge football team of 1920. According to the Cambridge Centennial, this was pre-Trojan era. Our mascot was voted in in 1931 (Trojan votes: 92 / Tigers votes: 65.... yes, we could have been the Cambridge Tigers!). The team you see in the photo had dawned the Cambridge orange and black by that time, though. Also noted in the Centennial is that the school colors were chosen in 1910.

08/16/2026

Asking for some special assistance today! We are looking for any family members or relatives of this gentleman, Charles K. Smith. We are under the strong impression he lived in the Cambridge/Furnas County area. Numerous items were brought to us by a caring soul who saved them from being lost for good. Items include pictures and photo albums, Vietnam era Air Force documents, and more. If anyone happens to know any family members, or if you are a family member, we are hoping to return these items. The person who brought them into the museum has stated they would gladly pay for shipping if needed.

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08/09/2026

Sent to us by Carolyn Ridpath, here is a photo of school children from the Red Top school, in February 1920.
Do you have any family members that attended the Red Top school? Would anyone happen to know the district number and where the Red Top was located?
On a side note, remember to take a close look at the very bare background. Not a tree in sight!

08/01/2026

Keep your eyes out for some new artwork to beautify our town, it likely won't be too hard to spot!
Celebrating art in Cambridge, attached is a rare photo of two sculptors of Cambridge: Sondra Jonson and Gary Ginther. The photo comes from a March 1996 edition of the McCook Gazette.

07/17/2026

Pulled from the Cambridge Clarion newspaper of March 12th, 1964. A picturesque proposal drawing of the current Cambridge Elementary School.

07/05/2026

This was brought in by Mike Lang. Found along a country road near his home south of Wilsonville, we want to know: Does anyone know what it is from or what it was a part of? Our best guess is some sort of farm equipment. Let us know what you think!

07/03/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Cambridge Museum will be CLOSED tomorrow, JULY 4th. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe day! Happy 4th and Happy 250 Years!

Attached is an early photo of the flower garden in our McKinley Park.

06/20/2026

Reminder! Trivia Hour at the Cambridge Museum will be from ~4:00pm to 5:00pm. There is a prize for the winner!
Classic history questions sprinkled with Cambridge history trivia!

Attached photo: 1906 at the Cambridge baseball grandstand, neighboring community teams pose for this picture. Get together, have a great Medicine Creek Days celebration!

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612 Penn Street
Cambridge, NE
69022

Opening Hours

Tuesday	1pm - 5pm
Wednesday	1pm - 5pm
Thursday	1pm - 5pm
Friday	1pm - 5pm
Saturday	1pm - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+13086974385

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