A champion for regenerative agriculture, Dr. David Meyer is seen here in a field of millet, intercropped with mung beans.
Scanning this QR code at the Plainsman Museum will take viewers to a new display featuring narrated scripts and archive photographs explaining the exhibit.
Just in time to open the holiday season, the Plainsman Museum in Aurora will be hosting its bi-annual Christmas on the Boardwalk event Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
More super detailed replicas can be found on display at the Plainsman Museum.
The Plainsman Museum in Aurora has been on a constant path since the beginning of 2022 -- and probably far longer -- to be loud and proud about the history of Hamilton County and its people.
This large and in-charge piece is a steam engine, used in place of a tractor, to pull a thresher machine through a field.
New board members recognized Sunday during the Plainsman Museum’s annual meeting include, from left: Zavien Burr, Tim Huls, Jana Gibson and Clint Mickey. Not pictured are Keith Wasem and Gabe Hewen.
Located at a familiar site, the Hamilton County Courthouse, this photo was taken in the 1895-96 era. It captures Sheriff A. J. McConaughey sitting at his desk (far left) across from his son, and deputy, B. E. McConaughey. Also pictured is janitor Charles Davis (far right). The fourth man, located in the back, is unknown.
From left, Dale Saddler, Don Bish, Gary Bayne and Walt Jacobs stand together by their current project at the Plainsman Museum. This group of volunteers has been working on restoring vintage vehicles for the museum.
Making a stop in Aurora, Humanities Nebraska associate director Mary Yager (right) was welcomed by Plainsman Museum executive director Tina Larson. Together the duo walked through the ‘Community Works’ exhibition, in which Yager played a key role.