Plainsman Museum & Hamilton County Historical Society

09/04/2026

We have some very talented and hardworking volunteers at the Plainsman Museum!

A special congratulations to Berniece Luthy for receiving the Grand Champion award from King Arthur Flour at the Nebraska State Fair the other day with her patriotic bread entry, featuring our America 250 logo as part of her presentation. Congratulations Berniece!

09/02/2026

We have some very talented and hardworking volunteers at the Plainsman Museum!

A special thank you to Roberta Cool for spending 12 total hours the other week giving the rotunda’s mosaic floor a thorough cleaning after such a busy summer. Thank you Bertie!

09/02/2026

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As we move further into the latter half of 2026 and beyond, we look back on how we as a county celebrated our nation's birthday, and how we celebrated Hamilton County's part in the broader American story!

As we move further into the latter half of 2026 and beyond, we look back on how we as a county celebrated our nation's birthday, and how we celebrated Hamilton County's part in the broader American story!

09/01/2026

Thank you to the Nimble Thimble Quilt Guild, for selecting this season’s featured quilt!

SUN BONNET SUE THROUGH THE YEAR
1996

This quilt measures 67" × 82", and features a "Sun Bonnet Sue" pattern with the different blocks representing the different months of the year. It was quilted by some of Doniphan's senior citizens, was appliquéd by Ginny Bish, and won "Best of Show" at the Hamilton County Fair in 1996.

Donated by Linda Hough

08/27/2026

08/13/2026

Thank you to all the teachers, staff and administrators at Aurora Public Schools for all you do for our students, and welcome back to a new academic year!
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Thank you also to everyone who helped prepare and serve during this year’s back-to-school luncheon.

Hamilton Community Foundation
Aurora Chamber of Commerce

08/08/2026

Thank you to all the teachers, staff and administrators at Giltner Public School for all you do for our students, and welcome back to a new academic year!
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Thank you also to everyone who helped prepare and serve during this year’s back-to-school luncheon.

Hamilton Community Foundation
Aurora Chamber of Commerce

08/05/2026

We’re ready for our annual back-to-school luncheons for the teachers, staff and administrators of Hamilton County’s schools! Welcome back to a new academic year everyone!
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Giltner Public School
Aurora Huskies
Hampton Public School

08/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Charitable Golf Scramble Fundraiser for the Plainsman Museum! ⛳️🏌️‍♀️🌤️

With your support, we were able to raise around $11,000! Thank you all for your generosity and a fun afternoon on the links!