646 Main Street
Plattsmouth, Nebraska 68048
phone: 402-296-4770
email: ccohsm@alltel.net
Cass County Historical Society Museum at 646 Main in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, tells the history of Cass County since 1854, the year the county was opened for settlement. Permanent displays depict various stages in the county's history and are supplemented by temporary exhibits which are changed periodically throughout the year. Visitors learn about the golden age of steamboating on the Missouri River, the pioneer experience, the arrival of the train, and the importance of farm production. A second part of the permanent display covers the age of the automobile, the telephone and radio, churches and religious life, schools, and entertainment. There is a Pioneer room, a Victorian Parlor, and a General Store. Temporary exhibits are developed quarterly to supplement the permanent displays. The Society also maintains the Joseph and Mary Cook Log Cabin (built in 1868) and a Burlington Northern Caboose which sit at Second and Main in Plattsmouth and a one-room schoolhouse - Rock Bluffs - which is located southeast of Plattsmouth.

The Museum is operated by the Cass County Historical Society, founded in 1936. The present museum facility was built in 1960 with additions made to the building in 1972, 1980, and 1986. The Davis Conference Room, added in 1986, is used for research, meetings, exhibits, and storage. The Museum has outgrown its building, both in terms of exhibition space and storage space and has purchased land for a new building.

During the summer (April-October) the museum is open 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays and major holidays. During the winter (November-March) it is open 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Tuesday through Saturday and is closed on Sundays and Mondays. The log cabin, caboose, and Rock Bluffs school are open by special arrangement only.
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EXHIBITS - 2008

Through January 5, 2008 Advertising in Cass County: Calendars and Souvenir China

January 8 - February 23, 2008 Valentines and Penmanship Drawings from the Collection of Cass County Historical Society

February 26 - June 22, 2008 John Falter: Painting, Prints and Magazine Covers from the Collection of Cass County Historical Society  

June 24 - August 24, 2008 Wildflowers of Cass County: Photographs By Linda Barnard Duncan

August 26 - October 5, 2008 Annual Exhibit of Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival Photographs and Memorabilia

October 7, 2008-January 3, 2009 Political Campaign Souvenirs from the Collection of Cass County Historical Society

SPECIAL EVENTS - 2008

Saturday, April 26, 2008       May Basket Workshop for Children, ages 5-10, $1.00 admission
1:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 3, 2008      Living History Day: Demonstrations inside the museum, outside in the courtyard
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.             and at the Cook Log Cabin.
 

Museum Hours:

During the winter (November-March) Open 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sundays, Mondays and Major Holidays.

During the summer (April-October) Open 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed on Mondays and Major Holidays.

       

Admission:

Admission $2.50 for adults; Admission free for museum members and children under age 12.

             
For more information, contact 402-296-4770, or email: ccohsm@alltel.net
             

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