Reminder: RFK Lecture Now Scheduled for May 7

This is a friendly reminder that our upcoming lecture, “RFK: The Road Not Taken” with Dennis Crawford, has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 7 at 7pm. We made this change to allow our community to come together and support our University of Nebraska Basketball Team during their remarkable Sweet 16 appearance, an exciting and historic
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Lecture Rescheduled: Let’s Cheer on the Cornhuskers!

Lecture Rescheduled: Let’s Cheer on the Cornhuskers! Exciting news! The Nebraska Basketball Team has reached the Sweet 16 for the first time, a historic moment for our community! 🏀 To allow a great majority to celebrate and support the team, we are rescheduling the “RFK: The Road Not Taken” lecture with Dennis Crawford. The lecture
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Hugh and Jane Hunt Vintage Radio Gallery to Celebrate Grand Opening April 10

FORT CALHOUN, Neb. – The Washington County Museum will celebrate the grand opening of the Hugh and Jane Hunt Vintage Radio Gallery on Friday, April 10, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and public open house. The new gallery highlights the fascinating history of early radio and its role in shaping American culture. Visitors will have
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Member Exclusive: Behind-the-Scenes Tour

As a thank-you for your continued support, Museum Members are invited to a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Washington County Museum. This exclusive experience offers a rare look into our collections spaces and artifacts not normally on view. 📅 Date: Saturday, March 14th ⏰ Time: 2:00 pm 🎟️ Limited to 10 Members — advance registration
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Public Notice: Monthly Board Meeting – This Thursday, March 12th

The Washington County Museum will host it’s monthly Board Meeting on Thursday, March 12th, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Monroe House Facility. The public is welcome to attend. There will be Committee reports by the various Board Committee that will update all on the activities of the Board of
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