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– past, present, and still unfolding!
From the county’s earliest foundations to the industries, agriculture, cultures, and communities that shaped everyday life, our museum tells the story of the people who built this place. Today, we continue that story by exploring the more recent past and showcasing what is happening in Washington County now through rotating and traveling exhibits.
This is a museum rooted in history—but always looking forward.
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Our Story
Who we are – then and now
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Support
Museum Membership
Donations
Volunteer
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Visit the Museum
What to see and do
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For Educators
School Tours and Educational Offerings
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Learn more about the people and events that shaped Washington County through interpretive signs located at historic locations along The Washington County Heritage Trail self-guided tour.
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To see more of our Latest News and Events, click below.
The Washington County Museum will be CLOSED on: • December 24 & 25 • December 31 & January 1 We will reopen with regular hours on December 26 and January 2. Regular Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 9am–5pm Saturday: 9am–1pm Closed Sundays & Mondays We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season!
The Washington County Museum will host a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the museum. The public is welcome to attend. During this meeting, the Maintenance and Construction Committee will be discussing matters related to the Frahm House, a property of the Washington County
Pottery Tour at the Historic Long Creek Schoolhouse Join us at the Washington County Museum’s Long Creek Schoolhouse as part of the Omaha North Hills Pottery Tour! Dates & Times Saturday, October 4, 2025| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025| 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location Long Creek Schoolhouse – Washington County
The Washington County Historical Association Board of Directors will hold a Special Meeting on: Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025Time: 5:00 PMLocation: Washington County Historical MuseumHighway 75 at 14th & MonroeFort Calhoun, Nebraska This meeting has been called in accordance with Article I, Section 3 of the Association’s By-Laws at the request of five Board
The annual meeting of the Museum Board of Directors is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 5 pm. Election of new board members and recognition of outgoing board members. Review of proposed budget. Meeting agenda HERE.
Construction on the outside our new exhibit room is done! We are now working on the interior exhibit room, projected to be ready by fall, 2025. This new exhibit room will feature the Hugh and Jane Hunt vintage radio collection, consisting of almost 400 radios from the 1930s and 1940s. It is considered to
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Washington County Museum
102 N. 14th Street
P.O. Box 25
Fort Calhoun, NE 68023
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Pam Eby, Exe. Director
director@wcnemuseum.org
Museum Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
T – F: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 12pm to 5pm
Frahm House: By Appointment