OVERLAND TRAIL MUSEUM

STERLING, CO

The Overland Trail Museum is a historical museum located in Sterling, Colorado. The museum features exhibits and artifacts that represent the history of the region, including Native American artifacts, pioneer memorabilia, and agricultural equipment. Visitors can explore the museum's 14 buildings, which include a schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, a general store, and a church.

One of the main attractions of the museum is the Union Pacific Railroad Depot, which was built in 1881 and moved to the museum in 1980. The depot houses exhibits on the history of the railroad in the region, including a collection of artifacts and photographs.

Other exhibits at the museum include a recreation of a pioneer sod house, a collection of antique automobiles, and a display on the history of the Sterling Fire Department. The museum also hosts special events throughout the year, such as living history demonstrations, craft fairs, and holiday celebrations.

Overall, the Overland Trail Museum provides visitors with a fascinating look into the history of Sterling and the surrounding region, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of the people who settled and built communities in the area.

OVERLAND TRAIL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in STERLING CO. US MID #8400800023

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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OVERLAND TRAIL MUSEUM
CENTENNIAL SQUARE
STERLING
CO
80751

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