Weeping Water Academy

This building was constructed by community effort in 1871 of native limestone as the Congregational Church… Read More

St. Patrick’s Cemetery

The establishment of St. Patrick’s Cemetery is typical of that for many of Nebraska’s early cemeteries.… Read More

Prehistoric Burial Site

From 1050 - 1400 the lower Platte and Missouri River valleys were home to prehistoric Indian farmers.… Read More

Company A - First Nebraska Volunteer Infantry 1861-1866

When the outbreak of war between the states became imminent in the spring of 1861, the citizens of Plattsmouth… Read More

Bess Streeter Aldrich, 1881-1954

"Love is more like a light that you carry .... that is what love is to a woman - a lantern in her hand,"… Read More

Lewis and Clark Campsite: July 21, 1804

On this day the expedition to the Pacific Ocean passed the Platte River. Captain Clark wrote, "This Great… Read More