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May
May 1 "Summer Opening of Outdoor Exhibits" - 1890s Railroad Town opens daily at 10 a.m. (noon on Sundays), Antique Auto and Farm Machinery Building open from 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. (2-3 p.m. only on Sundays), Pawnee Earth Lodge open for viewing; 1860s Log Cabin Road Ranche Settlement, Rural Church & Schoolhouse also open. Living HIstory Experience and hands-on activities resume. The year in Railroad Town is 1899.

May 15 - September 13 "Generations of Sport: A Stuhr Exhibit " - Stuhr's Summer Exhibit focuses on the recreation and sport of our pioneer past with equipment, photographs and artifacts on display and interactive games you can play as part of the exhibit. Check back soon for more information.

May 16 "Visitor and Hall County Appreciation Day " - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE ADMISSION! Join us for events in Railroad Town, games, new exhibits and living history events during this annual "thank you" to our visitors and supporters.

May 25 "1899 Memorial Day" - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This stirring event includes a flag led procession to the cemetery, an authentic remembrance ceremony, band concerts, games and more.

May 28 "Stuhr Under the Stars" - 8-10 p.m. Railroad Town will be the site for a movie under the stars along with historical games and activities, food and community fun. More information will be posted shortly.

June
through September 13 "Generations of Sport: A Stuhr Exhibit" - Stuhr's Summer Exhibit focuses on the recreation and sport of our pioneer past with equipment, photographs and artifacts on display and interactive games you can play as part of the exhibit. Check back soon for more information.

June 19-21 "Sports and Leisure Weekend" - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Run, ride, roll, catch, watch and play during this weekend of sports and games. The public can participate in a variety of different competitions, all played with old time rules, lingo and customs. A "main event" will be scheduled for Sunday and events in the community will be available.

July
through September 13 "Generations of Sport: A Stuhr Exhibit" - Stuhr's Summer Exhibit focuses on the recreation and sport of our pioneer past with equipment, photographs and artifacts on display and interactive games you can play as part of the exhibit. Check back soon for more information.

July 4 "1898 Independence Day Celebration" - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Railroad Town's "mammoth" parade will be at 2 p.m., the Silver Cornet Band will perform, a patriotic program will take place and pie eating contests, games on the green and much more make up this summer tradition of all-American family fun!

July 16 "The Meadowlark Music Festival" - Stuhr Museum is proud to announce, for the second year, we have been chosen as a venue for Nebraska's prestigious Meadowlark Music Festival. Artists and times will be announced shortly.

July 24 "Cowboy Night" - 6-9 p.m. Meet 'em at the 1890s Farmstead for an evening of cooking demonstrations, roping games, live cowboy music, s'mores cooked over an open fire, wagon rides, arts and crafts, kids games and country fun with a cowboy flavor. This annual event is hugely popular, so get there early!

August
through September 13 "Generations of Sport: A Stuhr Exhibit" - Stuhr's Summer Exhibit focuses on the recreation and sport of our pioneer past with equipment, photographs and artifacts on display and interactive games you can play as part of the exhibit. Check back soon for more information.

August 8 & 9 "1899 Agricultural Fair" - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Railroad Town's biggest social event of the year includes live music, a midway full of games, a fortune teller, agricultural displays, oddities, contests and more. The public is invited to enter their produce into the fair, as well.

August 16 "Sunday Afternoon With Tom and Huck" - Noon to 5 p.m. Stuhr's Hornady Family Arbor is the site of this popular event that includes fishing in the pond, a wooden boat race, scavenger hunts, live music, food and more! We provide the bait and a limited number of poles are available.

August 29, 30 & 31 "Back to School in Railroad Town" - Saturday and Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. The Peters School is the site of this long-standing popular event where 'readin, 'riting, 'rithmatic and recess are the focus and school life is detailed.

September
through September 13 "Generations of Sport: A Stuhr Exhibit" - Stuhr's Summer Exhibit focuses on the recreation and sport of our pioneer past with equipment, photographs and artifacts on display and interactive games you can play as part of the exhibit. Check back soon for more information.

September 7 "Last Day of Outdoor Exhibits "

September 21 - November 22 "Grand Island Art and Sketch Clubs Exhibition and Sale " - The best pieces of the year from the Grand Island Art Club and Grand Island Sketch Club line the walls of the Stuhr Building during this exhibit and sale.

September 19 "Bikes and Hikes" - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stuhr closes traffic to cars to let hikers and bikers rule the grounds! Events include historical bicycle displays, games and the "Tour de Stuhr" race across the 200 acre grounds. More information will be posted shortly.

September 26 "Harvest Festival" - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A day full of family fun focused on harvest and food! Enjoy specialty food, games, live bluegrass music and participate in dozens of activities throughout the day. This is the second year for this popular event.

October
Through November 22 "Grand Island Art and Sketch Clubs Exhibition and Sale " - The best pieces of the year from the Grand Island Art Club and Grand Island Sketch Club line the walls of the Stuhr Building during this exhibit and sale.

October 8 "Discover Family History Class " - 6-8 p.m. in the Reynolds Building. Learn how to more effectively research genealogy using Stuhr's research library. Pre registration is required. Call (308) 385-5316 to register.

October 16& 17 All Hallow's Evenings 6-9 pm. An 1890s Halloween celebration complete with the spooks and old bats of Railroad Town! Spooky tales told, games and treats on the Treat Trail, the Haunted Field AND the Haunted Mill, hayrack rides, costumes welcome, kids of all ages sure to be delightfully spooked!

November
Through November 14 "Grand Island Art and Sketch Clubs Exhibition and Sale " - The best pieces of the year from the Grand Island Art Club and Grand Island Sketch Club line the walls of the Stuhr Building during this exhibit and sale.

November 14 Nebraska Food Festival! Saturday 9-5 Sample and learn about and buy delightful goodies and foods produced in Nebraska. Cooking demonstrations, Food ways exhibit from the museum's own collection and plenty of food prizes given away throughout this culinary event. Come hungry!

November 30 - January 3 (2010) Fantasy of Trees Display Experience the wonder of the Christmas Tree through this beautiful display of several dozen themed Christmas trees encircling both levels of the Stuhr Building . All trees are competitively decorated by local civic organizations, charities and businesses. Bring your oohs and ahhs!

December
Through January 3 (2010) Fantasy of Trees Display Experience the wonder of the Christmas Tree through this beautiful display of several dozen themed Christmas trees encircling both levels of the Stuhr Building . All trees are competitively decorated by local civic organizations, charities and businesses. Bring your oohs and ahhs!

December 4 MEMBERS ONLY EVENT ~ Christmas: Past & Present Members Only Night!
6-9 pm. Exclusive Christmas Event for Stuhr Museum Members Only! Must be a Stuhr Museum Member to attend and participate. Christmas at Stuhr Museum is even more special when you are a Member. Enjoy this old-fashioned celebration of the holidays as they were over 100 years ago.

December 5, 11, 12 & 13 Christmas Past & Present! 6-9 pm except 14th 2-5 pm. Take a magical walk through time on a lantern-lit visit to Railroad Town and the rural communities. Meet Father Christmas, enjoy holiday cooking, hear a seasonal melody, and experience all of the sights, smells and sounds…and the spirit of Christmas past and present. A glorious and magical family holiday tradition!