Niobrara, Nebraska
Upcoming Events in Niobrara Nebraska
- Alumni Reunion - Niobrara
- City-wide Garage Sales - Niobrara
- Ponca Indian Pow Wow - Niobrara
- Presbyterian Church Octoberfest Turkey Supper - Niobrara
- Annual Christmas Craft Fair - Niobrara
Constructed in 1870-71, this building served as both a chapel and a training school. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Niobrara, NE Historic Churches
Included in the displays and items of our interesting past in the museum are:
Ponca Chief Standing Bear merely wanted to fulfill a promise; instead, he became part of one of the West's most famous trials. The Chief's son, like many of his tribe, had taken ill after being forced onto a reservation in Oklahoma. On his deathbed, the son uttered a final wish:
Niobrara, NE Indian HeritageThis 140 ft. mural on the north side of the museum building was painted by Keith Knutson of Niobrara and Blane Berg of Verdel. It was funded by the Historical Society and represents approximately 200 years of history from Lewis & Clark days to the
Niobrara, NE ArtsThe "Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge" over the Missouri River is approximately 3000 feet long and 80 feet high over the river on the South Dakota side. It links
Niobrara, NE Memorials"The Gallery" includes two main floor galleries. Exhibits of local, regiona...