Sep 27, 2022 | Blog, Exhibits, History
Blacksmithing, the art of forging iron to make tools using extreme heat and force, can be thought of as one of the most important trades known to mankind. Tracing back to 1500 BC, the art of blacksmithing has been vital for the growth of what our society has become...
Sep 20, 2022 | Blog, Exhibits, History
Pioneer Village is a museum located in Minden, Nebraska, it was created in hopes to preserve and showcase the evolution of historical artifacts that we still see today. Something they take pride in is their wagons and carts that they showcase throughout their 20 acres...
Sep 13, 2022 | Blog, Exhibits, History
Here at Pioneer Village there are endless amounts of historic things to see. There is something interesting for all kinds of people here, including many examples of periodic clothing. There are many different outfits on display from the years 1920-1960. These outfits...
Sep 6, 2022 | Blog, History
The history of Minden, Nebraska started with a county seat and a railroad. In 1878, there was no railroad going through the area around Minden, so the county seat was in Lowell, Nebraska. Back in that day, the only other form of transportation was by horse, which only...
Aug 22, 2022 | Blog, Exhibits, History
I don’t know about you, but I love finding places I like to call, hidden gems! Harold Warp Pioneer Village Museum has been right under my nose just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Omaha to Minden Nebraska. Here you can be transported back in time. Take in the...
Aug 15, 2022 | Blog, Exhibits, History
Long before modern day innovations, surviving off the land was a necessity. Our ancestors may not have paved roads but they paved the way when it comes to fishing. There was no fast food back then, everything was caught and cooked by individual people for their...
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