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...
Jul 25, 2022 | Blog, Buildings, Exhibits, History, People
The “home made of grass” here at Harold Warp’s Pioneer Village happens to be Minden Nebraska’s very own Warp family sod house, where Harold Warp, founder, and collector for the historical museum, was born and raised. The house was constructed using many long ribbons...
May 3, 2022 | Blog, Buildings, History, People
Grandparents are great. They shower you with unconditional love, buy you the best presents, and tell you the best stories. Stories about how things were different when they were children and how much everything has changed throughout the years. Stories that are passed...
May 2, 2022 | Blog, People
The Heart of Pioneer Village – Sister Clara Have you heard of the saying “Heart and Soul”? Collins Dictionary defines it as putting “a great deal of enthusiasm and energy into something”. This saying perfectly represents the Warp sibling duo. Everyone knows that...
Apr 5, 2022 | Blog, Exhibits, History, People
The cotton gin is a widely known device and was once a staple of southern homes. But what does it do? And how has the invention of the device changed the course of our history? What is a Cotton Gin? The cotton gin, the word “gin” short for “engine,” works like a...
Feb 26, 2022 | Blog, History, People
As one of the many culturally significant items on display at Harold Warp’s Pioneer Village in Minden, Nebraska, “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s saddle is quite literally a way to ride into the history of the frontier. This item is on display at Pioneer Village as a part of the...
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