Aug 7, 2025 | Blog, History
The Kentucky long rifle, also referred to simply as the Kentucky rifle, holds a distinguished place in the annals of American history. Renowned for its remarkable accuracy and long-distance shooting capabilities, this muzzle-loading rifle became a symbol of frontier...
Jan 10, 2023 | Blog, History
Pioneer Village is the perfect place to pull of the interstate and enjoy some time outside of the car. Just 12 miles south of the interstate, you’ll find a huge collection (over 50,000 items) of priceless midwestern history. Whether you’re driving through Nebraska or...
Dec 28, 2022 | Blog, History, People
When Harold Warp was born in a sod house in Minden, Nebraska in 1903, no one knew what the future would hold for him. Harold was the youngest of 12 kids. Little did his parents know that he would grow to be a successful entrepreneur and would collect thousands of...
Dec 13, 2022 | Blog, History
Located in Minden Nebraska, is a historical museum right off the interstate called pioneer village. Here, you can find thousands of historical artifacts, stretching across 28 buildings. Among the artifacts, In the collection of dolls Pioneer Village has, there are...
Dec 6, 2022 | Blog, Exhibits, History
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...
Nov 24, 2022 | Blog, History
Did you know that Minden, Nebraska is known for being Nebraska’s Christmas City? Minden has been named the best place to celebrate Christmas in the Midwest, and all for good reason. The history behind this lovely Christmas town dates back all the way to 1915, when the...
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