PLAINSMAN MUSEUM
2025 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
TIME TO GET YOUR SPARKLE ON!
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This year, the Hamilton County Historical Society will be observing its 90th Anniversary! In honor of this significant occasion in our organization's history, our Fundraiser Dinner & Auction will be "An Evening of Elegance," featuring the glitz, sparkle, and of course elegance associated with reaching this important milestone.
WHERE:
Plainsman Museum
210 16th Street
Aurora, NE 68818
WHEN:
Monday,
February 3, 2025
5:00 PM
* NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the Snow Date for the event will be Tuesday, February 4, 2025 with the event schedule remaining the same.
TICKETS - $60.00 ea.
To reserve tickets for the fundraiser, please contact the Plainsman Museum directly via...
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Phone: 402-694-6531
Email: plainsman@hamilton.net
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NO DIRECT INVITATION REQUIRED. SIMPLY RESERVE YOUR PLACE!
SEATING IS LIMITED, SO RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY!
EVENT SCHEDULE
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5:00 PM
Viewing of decorated tables, viewing of live auction items, bidding on silent auction items, and purchasing of raffle tickets.
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6:30 PM
Catered dinner provided by Nitta's Bed & Breakfast and Catering.
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* NOTICE: While the Plainsman Museum & Hamilton County Historical Society cannot provide alcoholic beverages, complimentary bottles of wine may be provided by the table hosts/hostesses and/or guests.
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Menu
Side salad, brisket with mushroom gravy, loaded mashed potatoes, green beans, rolls, assorted desserts
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After Dinner
Live auction is held.
AUCTION ITEMS
PREVIEW
Want to get a head start on viewing the items up for auction at our fundraiser this year? Then explore the image gallery below to see preview images of our auction items, as well as details and descriptions. Click on the auction item images to learn more.
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Please note that some items will be bundled with others into a special package deal for the auction night!
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Thank you to Bergmark Auctioneering for conducting our auction this year!
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More images will be added as donations come in!
Gift Certificates​​
Gift Certificate | Description | Donor | Expiration Date |
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$100 Gift Card to Ashley Brooke Jewelry | $100 gift card to Ashley Brooke Jewelry | Ashley Brooke Jewelry (Aurora, NE) | N/A |
$100 Gift Certificate to Krash Grafix | $100 gift certificate to Krash Grafix | Krash Grafix (Aurora, NE) | N/A |
$100 Walmart Gift Card | $100 Walmart gift card | Walmart, South Branch (Grand Island, NE) | N/A |
$20 Gift Certificate to Homestead Market & Floral | $20 gift certificate to Homestead Market & Floral, Aurora, NE | Old Homestead Market & Floral (Aurora, NE) | N/A |
$25 Gift Certificate to Alder Plant Nursery | $25 gift certificate to Alder Plant Nursery | Alder Plant Nursery (Giltner, NE) | N/A |
$25 Gift Certificate to Alder Plant Nursery | $25 gift certificate to Alder Plant Nursery | Alder Plant Nursery (Giltner, NE) | N/A |
$25 Sam's Club Gift Card | $25 Sam's Club gift card | Sam's Club (Grand Island, NE) | N/A |
$35 Gift Card to Urban Chic Boutique | $35 gift card to Urban Chic Boutique | Urban Chic Boutique (Aurora, NE) | N/A |
$50 Gift Card to Triple C Coffee | $50 gift card to Triple C Coffee | Triple C Coffee (Aurora, NE) | N/A |
$50 Gift Card to Triple C Coffee | $50 gift card to Triple C Coffee | Triple C Coffee (Aurora, NE) | N/A |
$50 Gift Card to Winchesters Saloon | $50 gift card to Winchesters Saloon | Winchesters Saloon (Phillips, NE) | N/A |
1 Month Membership to Tri-Fit | 1 month membership to Tri-Fit | Tri-Fit (Aurora, NE) | N/A |
5 Dry Floats at Society Wellness & Salon | 5 dry floats at Society Wellness & Salon, Aurora, NE | Society Wellness & Salon (Aurora, NE) | N/A |
Certificate for Golf Game of 9 Holes for 4 People PLUS Carts | Certificate for a golf game of 9 holes for 4 people PLUS golf carts | Poco Creek Golf Course (Aurora, NE) | May 2026 |
Chances "R" 2 Adult Prime Rib Buffet | Prime Rib Buffet Dinner for 2 Adults | Chances "R" Restaurant (York, NE) | N/A |
Chances "R" 2 Adult Sunday Brunch | Sunday Brunch for 2 Adults | Chances "R" Restaurant (York, NE) | N/A |
Family Fun 4-Pack to the Lincoln Children's Zoo | Four FREE admission and train rides! | Lincoln Children's Zoo (Lincoln, NE) | 02/2026 |
Family Pass to the Aurora Aquatic Facility | A family pass to the Aurora Aquatic Facility for the summer of 2025 | Aurora Aquatic Facility (Aurora, NE) | End of summer 2025 |
Free Syn Oil Change at T.O. Haas, Aurora, NE | Free syn oil change at T.O. Haas, Aurora, NE | T.O. Haas (Aurora, NE) | N/A |
Lug of Peaches from the Aurora Lions Club | 1 Lug of Peaches | Aurora Lions Club (Aurora, NE) | N/A |
One (1) Free Pizza from Sit N Bull Saloon | One (1) Free Pizza from Sit N Bull Saloon | Sit N Bull Saloon (Giltner, NE) | N/A |
One (1) Free Pizza from Sit N Bull Saloon | One (1) Free Pizza from Sit N Bull Saloon | Sit N Bull Saloon (Giltner, NE) | N/A |
Swing18 Indoor Golf | Two Hours of Indoor Golf | Swing18 Indoor Golf (Grand Island, NE) | 12/30/2025 |