American Confetti: Computing Through Time

American Confetti: Computing Through Time

A New Exhibit at Harold Warp Pioneer Village Step right up, tech time travelers! Get ready to journey through the riveting saga of computing at the brand-new exhibit in Harold Warp Pioneer Village! From ancient abacuses to mind-boggling virtual reality headsets, this...
The Shoe Shop

The Shoe Shop

 The Shoe Shop that is now in Pioneer Village was once operated by a father and son pair in New England from 1840 to 1880. They had quite the process to make their shoes. It started by getting animal hides from local farmers. Then, they took the hides back to their...
Shop your way into history at Pioneer Village

Shop your way into history at Pioneer Village

When was the last time you had to run to the store? We rely heavily on the convenience and efficiency of chain stores like Walmart and Target across the country. With the evolution of grocery pick-up and amazon prime, shopping has become quicker, highly systematic,...
Buttons Galore!

Buttons Galore!

Have you ever taken the time to really think about buttons? The history of buttons, different colors, unique shapes, various uses for buttons. You’ve never thought about that? Me neither. That was why I was intrigued when I heard about a button collection at the...
The First Universal Model T

The First Universal Model T

Interested in classic Fords and want to learn more? Come visit this classic Ford Model T and many others at Harold Warp Pioneer Village located in Minden, Nebraska.  History The Ford Model T first debuted in 1908 in Detroit, Michigan, and was sold until 1927. The...
Riding Into the Past

Riding Into the Past

As the West expanded in the 1840s with events like the Oregon Trail and the Gold Rush people flocked to the unknown of the west, receiving a letter was a big deal in the 1800s. This expansion was great but journeying into the unknown came with zero established...