Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum

Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum Hours for Guided Tours:
May-Oct.--Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Sun., 1-4 p.m. Nov.-Apr.-Sat. & Sun. 1-4 The Aldrich House is one block east of Hwy. 1 on F Street.

Elmwood is located on Nebraska Hwy. 1 in southeast Nebraska, just 40 minutes from Omaha (take Hwy. 50 south to Hwy. 1) or 20 minutes from Lincoln (take Hwy. 34 east to Hwy. 1). Want to get involved with the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation? To become a member, call or write to: Aldrich Foundation, P.O. Box 167, Elmwood, NE 68349 and request a membership form. Forms are also available on our webs

ite, www.BessStreeterAldrich.org. Benefits of membership include receiving our twice-yearly newsletter and invitations to special events. Also, we’re always looking for volunteers to help out at the Aldrich House! Thanks for your support!

History Camp concluded today with the campers conducting genealogy research and research on artifacts being displayed in...
05/30/2026

History Camp concluded today with the campers conducting genealogy research and research on artifacts being displayed in our new Learning Center. Cindy Drake reminded students how to handle the artifacts that were professionally showcased and preserved in displays funded by the Nebraska State Historical Foundation.

The campers finished their camping experience by sharing learning statements with their parents and other guests.

History Camp. Day 3..Today's focus at the Aldrich History Camp included a visit from Kami Voboril who shared strategies ...
05/29/2026

History Camp. Day 3..

Today's focus at the Aldrich History Camp included a visit from Kami Voboril who shared strategies on conducting genealogy research. Then Mark Buell brought in his hog hauler so we could ride around and look at important Elmwood buildings while discussing their historical lineage and significance.

We express appreciation to Midland Community Foundation for a grant which provided new laptops for the campers to use. We also thank Elmwood Community Foundation for funds to help with camp expenses.

Day 2 of History Camp is in the books! Today we explored the contributions of veterans, especially Civil War veterans, b...
05/28/2026

Day 2 of History Camp is in the books! Today we explored the contributions of veterans, especially Civil War veterans, by touring the G. A. R. Hall. A trip to the Elmwood Cemetery included a scavenger hunt, a QR code activity, and gravestone rubbings!

We've had lots of sponsors assist with the Aldrich Camps. Today, we recognize the Berneice M. Hopper Private Foundation and the Syracuse Library Foundation for their contributions.

History Camp started today in the Bess Streeter Aldrich Gardens. Thirteen enthusiastic campers explored artifacts, inter...
05/27/2026

History Camp started today in the Bess Streeter Aldrich Gardens. Thirteen enthusiastic campers explored artifacts, interviewed people, discussed events and viewed a historical site in order to learn about their hometown and our community's history.

Here we have pictures of guest speaker Cindy Drake who represented the Learning Center and talked about artifacts that reveal more about the community. Then campers interviewed Mrs. Aldrich before touring her beautiful 1922 prairie mansion home.

Today we thank the families of Charlotte/Arnold Stohlmann and Mary/Don Skalak who contributed to our camp expenses in their memories.

The Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation congratulates this year's Short Story and Poetry Contest winners. These individuals...
05/27/2026

The Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation congratulates this year's Short Story and Poetry Contest winners. These individuals will be recognized during our Summer Social on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m. Check out the attached flyer for details. All are invited for this free event!

You are invited to the Bess Streeter Aldrich Summer Social scheduled for Sunday, June 7. This free event includes a musi...
05/26/2026

You are invited to the Bess Streeter Aldrich Summer Social scheduled for Sunday, June 7. This free event includes a musical journey with Humanities Nebraska speaker David Marsh. Marsh will share a musical history about homesteading, cowboys, children's games and the wonders of the prairie.

Here is the schedule of events:

1 to 2, Aldrich House is open for free touring
1:45, musical prelude by Becky Costello at Elmwood Christian Church, 311 North 5th
2:00, Entertainment and Awards followed by a free ice cream social

Make plans now to attend!

Now that school is about out for the summer, maybe it's time to think about summer camps. We have openings in all four c...
05/19/2026

Now that school is about out for the summer, maybe it's time to think about summer camps. We have openings in all four camps with History Camp beginning Tuesday, May 26, 12:30 to 3:30. Designed for grades 4 to 8, students will conduct artifact research, conduct interviews with historical characters, participate in a scavenger hunt at the cemetery, research family history, take a hayrake ride around town, and create a time capsule.

Other camps include

Writing. Grades 3 to 6, June 8 to 11 (note, this is a 4 day camp, not 5 as the flyer indicates)

Art Camp. July 6-9, morning and afternoon sessions (4 day camp)

Theater camp, July 20-24, morning session (5 day camp)

Happy Mother's Day from the Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum. Why not bring Mom out to the Aldrich House this afte...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day from the Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum. Why not bring Mom out to the Aldrich House this afternoon to enjoy the Games Exhibit and check out the new mural. We are open from 1 to 4 today.

These pictures remind us of some of the early games Mrs. Aldrich would have written about and/or played with her kids. Did you know she played basketball in high school and college. She joked (we think,) that her bloomers had 10 yards of fabric!

You are probably aware that there are four camp opportunities for kids at the Aldrich House this summer: History, Writi...
05/05/2026

You are probably aware that there are four camp opportunities for kids at the Aldrich House this summer: History, Writing, Art, and Theater Camp. We have received partial funding from the Syracuse Library Foundation, the Berneice M. Hopper Foundation, the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation and the Elmwood Community Foundation. This has enabled us to offer the camps at a reasonable cost.

Today, we are pleased to announce that we can offer additional savings due to gifts we have received honoring past Elmwood residents. In memory of Arnold and Charlotte Stohlmann and in memory of Don and Mary Skalak, the Aldrich Foundation is able to offer History Camp at half price (only $20). Also, we can offer a limited number of Writing Camp Scholarships for half price (only $20). Contact the director for more information or to enroll. We thank Judy and Wayne Stohlmann and Laurie and Rick Collins for their generosity and support of our educational programming.

05/02/2026

The Plant Exchange at the Aldrich House is open. Suggested donation of $2/plant. Come visit us and help us maintain our beautiful garden.

05/01/2026

It's May 1st and you know what that means? No, May 1 means more than just May baskets. It's time to participate in the WanderNebraska program and the Nebraska Games and Parks Adventure Trail Trek program. WanderNebraska

We at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House are excited to participate and hopes to see you this summer!

Address

204 East F Street/PO Box 167
Elmwood, NE
68349

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14029943855

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