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NOW IS THE TIME TO CELEBRATE!

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This year, the Plainsman Museum is celebrating 50 years of being the home for

Hamilton County's history! Help us celebrate this milestone by participating in our

Annual Fundraiser Dinner & Auction.​

WHERE:

Plainsman Museum

210 16th Street

Aurora, NE 68818

WHEN:

Monday,

February 2, 2026

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

* NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the Snow Date for the event will be Tuesday, February 3, 2026 with the event schedule remaining the same.

SPECIAL MESSAGE

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Click the play button to hear a special message down below!

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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 live auction items, bidding on silent auction items, and purchasing of raffle tickets.

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6:30 PM

Catered dinner provided by Front Porch Catering by Pat Pickering.​

Menu

Salad, Chicken Marnier, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans,

Chocolate Dessert

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After Dinner

Live auction is held.

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BRING YOUR OWN WINE

 

​If desired, guests may bring their own bottles of wine to enjoy with dinner. Cheers!

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AUCTION ITEMS
PREVIEW

COMING SOON!

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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!

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Hours of Operation:

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Tues. - Fri. ..................... 9:00AM - 4:00PM

Sat. .................................. 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Sun. ................................................ CLOSED

Mon. ............................................... CLOSED

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General Admissions:

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Adult ..................................................... $7.00

Senior (age 60+) .................................. $5.00

Student (age 5-17) ............................... $4.00

Children under 5 yrs. ........................ FREE

Contact Us

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Address:

210 16th Street

Aurora, NE 68818

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Phone: (402) 694-6531

Email: plainsman@hamilton.net

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All of the museum's buildings are ADA accessible, and we have up to four wheelchairs (not motorized) available for guests to use during their visit. We also have ADA restrooms in our Main Building and Agricultural Building.

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