American Confetti: Engines of All Types Found at Harold Warp Pioneer Village
Throughout more than 2,000 years, engines have played a crucial role in supporting human activities like moving, pushing, and lifting objects. The term “engine” originates from the Old French “engin,” which finds its roots in the Latin “ingenium,” reflecting...
2ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW
Hot August Nights – $5 Admission 6-8PM Aug, 1 and 15
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JCT 6/10 CRUZERZ – 2nd Annual Car Show
From Plastic to Pioneer Village
(This column originally ran July 20, 2014 but was recently reprinted in the Lincoln Journal-Star.) Mention the name Harold Warp tp practically any Nebraskan, and his amazing Pioneer Village in Minden immediately is calledto mind. Many others think of the now...
American Confetti: Discover Amazing Aircraft at Pioneer Village!
Prepare to be whisked away on a journey through time, from ancient Oriental balloons to Leonardo Da Vinci’s flight doodles in the 15th century. The word “aviation” takes flight from the Latin word “avis” for bird, soaring with the French pioneer Guillaume Joseph...
Village Diner Soon to Serve Visitors and Community
The diner restoration project at Pioneer Village aims to provide visitors to the museum and community a chance to taste history. The Village Diner is an Aristocrat Valentine Diner designed in the 1940s. Ordered from a catalog complete with grill, counter, and stools,...
American Confetti – The Magical World of Carousels
Picture this: way back in medieval times, during the Crusades, horsemen played a game tossing a clay ball back and forth, leading to the birth of the term “carousel.” The Spanish and Italians caught wind of this game, dubbing it “carosello,” which loosely translates...
Summer 2024 Events
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