Relive the colorful history of this unique area. Collection includes: 15 pre-1928 antique automobiles, antique firearms, antique farm machinery and tools, steam-driven band saw, moonshine still, broom making machine, assortment of lamps, assortment of dishes, calf with two heads and five legs.
Although Cherry County is the largest county (in square miles) in Nebraska, early settlement did not occur until the late 1870s. By the early 1880s, however, settlement began to increase spurred on, in part, by the construction of the railroad. In 1883
Valentine, NE National Register
One of the world's unique geological areas,k the 19,000-square-mile Sandhills in north-central Nebraska is a vast region of sand dunes blown in by winds about 8,000 years ago. The nearby unchartable maze of grass-covered dunes scared away early pioneers.
Valentine, NE Wildlife Refuges
The bond issue to build the Valentine Public School was approved in February 1897. It was designed by Omaha architect Charles F. Beindorff, and construction was completed in 1898. The two-story brick structure
Valentine, NE Museums
Cherry County has six bridges listed on the National Historic Register usually designated as such because of their age and unique designs.
Bell Bridge
Valentine, NE National Register
Deer Park is a scenic nine-hole golf course overlooking the Minnecheduza Creek
Valentine, NE RecreationThere are five public boat ramps where access can be gained to the lake. As always be careful in low water conditions and ...
Situated in the unique Niobrara River Valley, this historic village began with the 1885 organization of the Sparks School ...
Open daily from 10am-4pm. Closed holidays. Must schedule tours in advance (48 hours preferred). Normally only two tours...