Platte County Museum
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History Gallery containing discoveries of fossils, Indian stone tools, artifacts and photographs of early Platte County, settlers and communities.
- Rooms of Victorian clothing, furnishings and heirlooms.
- The Gottschalk cabin was built in 1857 and now stands enclosed within the Platte County Museum's new addition. Many of these furnishings were the originals still in the cabin after 146 years.
- Die Bold Co. bank vault door weighs 5000 lbs and is 3 1/2 in. thick. It was built in the late 1920s and was installed in the mid-1930s in the First National Bank who donated it in June 2001 to museum.
- 914 "Baby Grand" Chevrolet was traded in the 1940s for a newer car.
- donated by the Nielsen family
- 1913 Indian Motorcycle
- There's so much to see at the museum.
- Bring the kids. Come and join us for a day of history.
- The Platte County Historical Society invites you to become associated with the Society through one of the following opportunities:
Contributions, Donations & Volunteerism:
The museum's collections consist of artifacts donated by the public. The museum actively accepts donations and contributions. The public is welcomed to join our society and volunteer as a tour guide. Knowledge of our community, as well as an appreciation of its material culture, are benefits to enjoy.
The Platte County Historical Society has an ongoing project to digitize all of the original photos and documents in their possession to assure preservation for years to come. Volunteers are needed to accomplish this task. Call 402-564-1856 or 402-564-6580 for more information.
Bequests:
Bequests provide funding for our operational expenses, special events, and the care and conservation of artifacts.
Memorials:
Displays can be dedicated to the memory of a loved one with the installation of a permanent memorial plaque.
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