Echoes of Independence
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Old fashioned carnival, historic games and activities from 100 years ago. Band concert highlights the music of yesteryear.
Echoes of Independence
Phone : 308-832-1181 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : manager@pioneervillage.com
Web: www.pioneervillage.org
Independence Day
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Burlington-Northern Depot
The Minden depot is a brick/stucco structure completed in 1913. The original frame depot was then used as a freight house placed to the west of the passenger depot. The engineering department of the old CB&Q, predecessor of BN, designed several floor plans during the period of 1910-1920
Minden, NE Railroad HistoryFort Kearny State Recreation Area
Campers will find south-central Nebraska's Fort Kearny State Recreation Area much to their liking. Once called Kearney County SRA, this rec area boasts excellent camping facilities. The attractive 152-acre area was acquired by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission in 1960
Minden, NE RecreationEvangelical Free Church
Originally built as the First Presbyterian Church in 1909
Minden, NE Historic ChurchesKearney County Court House
After a spirited disagreement the county seat was moved from Lowell to Minden, and a frame building was erected on this site in 1879. The cornerstone of the present building was laid July 17, 1906
Minden, NE Historic CourthousesWPA Post Office Mural
At the southeast corner of the square is the Minden Post Office. It was completed in 1937 in the style called by some "WPA Moderne". The mural over the postmaster's door was painted by Willow E. Bunn in the WPA artists' program in 1939.
Minden, NE Arts