KEARNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MINDEN, NE

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The Kearney County Historical Society is located in the city of Minden, Nebraska, and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the area. The society was founded in 1965 and is run by a group of dedicated volunteers who are passionate about local history.

The society operates out of the Minden Opera House, which was built in 1891 and is a significant landmark in the community. The society maintains a museum on the second floor of the opera house, which houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of Kearney County.

Visitors to the museum can learn about the early settlers of the area, the growth of the agricultural industry, and the impact of World War II on the community. The museum also features a research library where visitors can access historical documents and records.

In addition to the museum and research library, the Kearney County Historical Society also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, tours, and community celebrations. These events provide opportunities for individuals and families to learn more about the rich history of Kearney County and connect with the community.

KEARNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MINDEN NE. US MID #8403100261

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact KEARNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

KEARNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
553 S BLAINE
MINDEN
NE
68959

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KEARNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID # 8403100261
Name KEARNEY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 470750927
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.49161, -98.95888
CODES FIPS State Code: 31
FIPS County Code: 099
US Census Tract: 966700
US Census Block: 1116