Brown Bag Programs
The programs will start at 12 noon and will be over by 1pm. They are free and open to the public. No refreshments will be served, but those attending are welcome to bring their lunches.
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Mar. 25
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Women's Suffragists
Speakers: Sandra Allgeier and Pat Meisinger
Presented in honor of Women's History Month.
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Apr. 8
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Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty Speaker:: Greg Smith Omaha Bridges Out of Poverty is making a difference in the Omaha area by bringing the community together to end poverty.
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Apr. 22
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Burlington Shops Speaker: Dave Nielsen This program will cover the history of the Burlington Railroad Shops in Plattsmouth.
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May 13
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The Nebrraska Homestead Act of 1862 and the Martin Family Ordeal of 1864 Speaker: Dave Nielsen The Homestead Act opened land to the Nebraska Territory in 1862 and provided 160 acres of federal land free to anyone who agreed to farm the land and make it their
home. Discover its pros and cons, and the Martin Family who claimed land south of the Platte River east of Ft.Kearney and their ordeal with the Sioux and Cheyenne. |
Douglas Duey giving a Brown Bag Luncheon program in 2013.
Cass County Historical Society Museum
646 Main Street
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
Phone: 402-296-4770
Email: ccohsm@windstream.net
Where to Find Us
Museum Hours & Admission
OPEN Tuesday-Saturday, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m; closed Sundays, Mondays, and major holidays.
Admission is $2.50 for adults, free for museum members and children under the age of 12.
Current Exhibits
Our exhibits change regularly. Have a look at our current exhibits.
You can find ancestry information on NEGenWeb.
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