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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Out of Many, One

E Pluribus Unum. Out of many, one. More than any other citizen, the soldier makes our country’s motto true. My husband retired from the...