2019-2020 Programs & Events

Voices of the Past Programs

at Burlington Station - 603 N Plum St, Grand Island
Programs begin at 2 pm
$5 for non-members, free for members

September 8, 2019  |  Downtown Grand Island
We are having another off-site Voices program this season. Amos Anson will be our guide for a tour through downtown Grand Island. We will gather at the Chocolate Bar for a presentation about buildings he has restored in downtown before beginning our walking tour. ​

October 13, 2019  |  Hall County Newspapers
There were 28 newspapers published in Hall County since 1870. Michelle Nielsen Setlik will share a brief history of the Hall County newspapers, and information about the newspaper digitization project.​

November 10, 2019  |  History of Schimmer’s Lake
Judy Wixson will share the story of Schimmer’s Lake/Sandkrog which was started by her grandfather Martin and operated by the family until her parents were the last people to manage the tavern.  

January 12, 2020  |  Antique Christmas Ornaments
John Hanssen will share with us historic Christmas ornaments made of paper.  

February 9, 2020  |  Hall County Ordnance Plant
Howard Uhrich will present on the history of the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant and the explosion that occurred in May 1945 at the plant, which was felt as far away as Wood River and Cairo. Howard is an amazing source of information on the history of the ordnance plant. 

March 8, 2020  |  The World’s Oldest Profession
Sue Clement and Michelle Nielsen Setlik will share with us the history of Grand Island’s public houses, madams, prostitutes, city regulations and policing of the world’s oldest profession in Grand Island during the late 1800s and early 1900s.   ​

Stolley House Events

at Stolley Park - 2103 W Stolley Park Rd, Grand Island​

October 26, 2019  |  Halloween at Stolley House
John Hanssen will share Halloween history and show antique Halloween decorations. The program begins at 2 pm. Space is limited! Call (308) 380-2086 to reserve yours. Free for HCHS members, $5 for non-members.

December 7, 2019  |  Christmas at Stolley House
From 2-6 pm the historic Stolley House will be decked out for the holidays and open for visitors to view. Enjoy holiday music, treats, and antique Christmas ornaments to get you in the holiday spirit! The open house is free and open to the public. 

May 10, 2020  |  Stolley House Tour
From 2-4 pm the historic Stolley House will be open for visitors to view. There is no charge to attend this event. 

June 14, 2020  |  Stolley House Tour
From 2-4 pm the historic Stolley House will be open for visitors to view. There is no charge to attend this event. 

July 19, 2020  |  Stolley House Tour
From 2-4 pm the historic Stolley House will be open for visitors to view. There is no charge to attend this event. 

August 9, 2020  |  Stolley House Tour
From 2-4 pm the historic Stolley House will be open for visitors to view. There is no charge to attend this event. 

Other Programs and Events

October 20, 2019 |  Wine & Spirits Bus Tour
The bus leaves at 9:30 am and will return at 5 pm for this unique tour of central Nebraska cemeteries. Cemeteries to be featured on the tour include: Wood River, Cairo, Poor Farm, East Grand Island, and Chapman. Lunch is at Milletta Vista winery north of St. Paul. The cost of the tour is $79 per person and includes lunch, but no alcohol. Registration is through Central Community College. 

November 9, 2019 |  Wine & Spirits Bus Tour
The bus leaves at 9:30 am and will return at 5 pm for this unique tour of central Nebraska cemeteries. Cemeteries to be featured on the tour include: Wood River, Cairo, Poor Farm, East Grand Island, and Chapman. Lunch is at Milletta Vista winery north of St. Paul. The cost of the tour is $79 per person and includes lunch, but no alcohol. Registration is through Central Community College. 

May 3, 2020 |  Go Big Give
Join us at the Burlington Station on Sunday, May 3, 2020 for the launch of our 2020 Go Big Give campaign. More information will follow!

May 22-23, 2020 |  Grand Island City Cemetery Tours
We will be back on the south side of Stolley Park Road for the 2020 tours. Friday's tour will start at 4 pm and Saturday's tours will start at 9 am and 4 pm. We will share new stories, discuss symbolism, look for unmarked graves, and of course have historic reenactors at different graves. The cost is $10 for non-members and free to members. 

July 4, 2020 |  German Church Service
The ever popular German Church Service is held at Evangelical Lutheran Church on the grounds of Stuhr Museum at 10 am on July 4th. There is no charge to attend the church service, if you want to stay and participate in Stuhr Museum’s Independence Day celebration, admission to the museum is required.