Dawn Marie Moe
Aug 28, 20182 min read
The Fabric of Dreams
​ Earl & Margie (Augspurger) Oswald were married December 23, 1934. Before that day, Margie spent many loving hours choosing fabric,...
DawnMarie Moe
Aug 24, 20183 min read
Terence Duren - The Art of A Prodigy
On September 15th, as part of Aurora's Artwalk, a special exhibit of Terence Duren pencil sketches will be on display at Plainsman....
DawnMarie Moe
Jul 20, 20182 min read
A Journey Through Yesterday
Coming This September: DawnMarie Moe (me), a Plainsman Museum volunteer, and Robin Johanson, great-great-granddaughter of early Hamilton...
DawnMarie Moe, Communications
Mar 26, 20181 min read
The Wordless Poem
​​ ​​Bring the whole family to experience the vision of today's budding artists, and inspire the next generation. Aurora High School art...
DawnMarie Moe
Mar 5, 20182 min read
School Houses: Uphill Both Ways
Who hasn't heard Mom or Dad or Grandpa or Great-Grandma say "We didn't have school buses in my day - I walked to school in a bl
DawnMarie Moe, Communications
Feb 26, 20182 min read
How to Hang Your Hardware
SCHRANDT & MILLER HARDWARE STORE RENOVATION The recent renovation of the Schrandt & Miller Hardware store in the Plainsman Museum is an...
DawnMarie Moe, Communications
Feb 21, 20182 min read
President's Day Special: Scots and Water
Hamilton County was named after Alexander Hamilton. Many people think it was because Alexander Hamilton was President. He wasn't. He...
DawnMarie Moe, Communications
Feb 7, 20184 min read
Time Tested Treats for Your Valentine
Valentine's Day is only seven days away. Traditionally this day is associated with Love. And what better way to manifest Love than in...
DawnMarie Moe, Communications
Feb 2, 20185 min read
A Painter, A Pilot and an Orange Bowl
I love how history unfolds, revealing secret nuggets of the past, connecting the people of the past with your own present. It's like...
DawnMarie Moe, Communications
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...