January - 2018

Jan 25, 20182 min read

Walking Tour: Alaskan Nebraskan

Not everyone in Hamilton County can remember Earl Hammond, Sr. in his perfect red Santa Suit and long white beard, in a sleigh with REAL...

Jan 18, 20183 min read

How to Rock a Year

The history of Hamilton County is reaching more people in more places than ever before. 2017 was a great year for us. Events, school...

Jan 12, 20182 min read

Eat, Bid and Be Merry!

"What's Old is New Again" SAVE THIS DATE Monday, February 5, 2018... ...then join us for the Hamilton County Historical Society's annual...

Jan 8, 20181 min read

War and Bananas - Hamilton County Headlines, 1898

Otis F. Hartquest, 1898, Spanish American War. He joined the 3rd Nebraska Volunteers, led by William Jennings Bryan. He returned to...

Jan 1, 20184 min read

12 Ways to Survive a Blizzard

#1: Build A Sturdy House We moved into the frame house in April. The nice spring weather made it comfortable, but we were not prepared...