Greenwood Depot Museum / Greenwood Historical Society

06/20/2026

Celebrating the Fathers of Greenwood’s Past & Present 🌳
This Father’s Day weekend, the Greenwood Historical Society wants to take a moment to honor the generations of fathers who helped build, shape, and preserve our wonderful community.
Whether they were pioneers, local business owners, or simply the steady hands that built the homes we live in today, their legacy lives on in every corner of our town. We are so grateful for the history they left behind and for the opportunity to help tell their stories.
To all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures in the Greenwood community: thank you for being a part of our history and our future. We wish you a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

06/18/2026

Make your next road trip even sweeter with Bakers Candies—the ultimate travel companion to keep you fueled and smiling for every mile of the journey! Stop by Bakers Candies right here in Greenwood Nebraska!!!

06/18/2026

Throwback Thursday: Do you remember Richards Ice Cream Parlor on Main Street? 🍦
As we look back through the archives of the Greenwood Historical Society, this photo of Richards Ice Cream Parlor really caught our eye. It’s a wonderful reminder of the sweet moments and community gatherings that have helped shape the history of our town.
We would love to hear your stories! Did you have a favorite flavor? Do you remember who worked there, or do you have a favorite memory of stopping by for a treat?
Please share your memories or any other photos you might have in the comments below. Let’s take a walk down memory lane together! 🍨

06/16/2026

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day, everyone! 🇺🇸
Today, the Greenwood Historical Society joins in celebrating the stars and stripes as we honor the symbols of our nation's history and enduring spirit. Whether you are flying your flag high at home or reflecting on the stories our community has helped preserve, we hope you have a wonderful day!

06/14/2026

We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who came out yesterday to celebrate the Greenwood Historical Society’s 50th Anniversary with us! It was such a joy to see so many familiar faces and welcome so many new ones to the Depot.
A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by to support our Depot Museum bake sale and sloppy Joe lunch. We were overwhelmed by the turnout and your continued generosity!
To our amazing bakers and our dedicated volunteers who worked so hard behind the scenes to make this milestone anniversary possible—we simply couldn’t have done it without you.
Thank you for 50 wonderful years of support and community spirit. Here’s to many more! 🚂🥧

06/14/2026

We are thrilled to announce that our new Fire and Rescue display is officially open!
This project wouldn't have been possible without the amazing support of our community. A massive thank you to everyone who took the time to gather information, share stories, and donate historical items.
Because of your generosity, we are able to preserve our local history and continue creating meaningful exhibits like this one. We are so grateful for your continued support!
Come by the museum and check it out—we can’t wait to hear what you think!
The Greenwood Historical Society will still except donations of memorabilia if you would like to contribute to this display!

06/13/2026