Admission: Donations Appreciated
Hours: Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Mon.-Sat., 10am-noon & 1-5pm
Address: Downtown Crawford at Second Street
Phone: (308) 665-2275
Come visit us in Crawford, Nebraska
From about 1857 to 1876, an Indian "trading post" occupied a site near here. Built by James Bordeaux, the trading station was often attacked and set afire by hostile Crow warriors. Fortunately some friendly Sioux Indians came to the rescue and drove off the attacking Crow.
Crawford, NE Pioneer Life
When Albert Meng was preparing to build a pond in the early 1950
Crawford, NE ArchaeologyWelcome to Fort Robinson, an active U.S. Military post from 1874 - 1948, now a Nebraska State Park. From Crazy Horse to Olympic horsemen, Fort Robinson's history spans seven decades. Crazy Horse, the great Oglala warrior, met his death here in 1877. Thirteen years later, black "buffalo soldiers"
Crawford, NE MuseumsNebraska's largest and most historic state park, Fort Robinson was an active military post from 1874 to 1948
Crawford, NE FortsThis museum on Gordon's Main Street is rich in pioneer history, which is documented by native author, Mari Sandoz, eldest da...
The Knight Museum & Sandhills Center is located in Alliance's Central Park. This FREE history museum welcomes area visitors, ...