The mission of the Gage County Historical Society is to preserve, enhance, and showcase the unique history of Gage County by connecting our stories to develop appreciation throughout the wider community.
Gage County Historical Passport
May 1- September 30, 2025.
Experience Gage County History & Earn Prizes!
Document your adventure by getting your passport stamped at each participating historical place in Gage County or submit a selfie electronically. If you make it to 7 places, you will receive a participant prize. October 15, 2025, is the deadline for submissions. Each entry will be automatically entered into a drawing for a prize from the Gage County Tourism.
You can pick up a passport at these participating places:
- Gage County Historical Society and Museum in Beatrice.
- Stone Hollow Brewery in Beatrice.
- Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre in Wymore.
- Terry's Steakhouse in Virginia.
Coming Soon!
"Images of America: Beatrice" by Gage County Historical Society and Museum published by Arcadia Publishing.
Pre Order sites
Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beatrice-gage-county-historical-society-and-museum/1146483696
Arcadia Publishing: https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/products/9781467162364?srsltid=AfmBOoq_kS7mgoXhJMoxUdAehRB-_asqvR2Oha59iGNp5Y4l8RMsUK-C
On-site purchase opportunities at the museum (cost will be significantly cheaper)
May 23, 2025, Members Only Sneak Peak of “170 years of Gage County History through Photography” 5:00pm- 7:00pm. We will be selling books throughout the night.
May 24, 2025, Opening Day of “170 years of Gage County History through Photography.” 10:00am- 4:00pm. We will be selling books throughout the day.
June 19-22, 2025, - Homestead Days- We will be selling the book throughout the week. As well as a special pop-up shop at the Carnegie during the Charles Park Jamboree from 12:00pm-3:00pm on June 21.
Keep an eye out for our summer exhibit:
"170 Years of Gage County Through Photography"
Opening May 24, 2025, we will be honoring photographers throughout the county who have taken pictures of our history. We will also be honoring new and upcoming photographers as well. Throughout the summer, the historical society will offer photography classes and classes on how to preserve your photos. Culminating in our Annual Banquet with a presentation from a well-known Nebraskan photographer.
1906 CB&Q Passenger Depot Preservation Project
Filley Stone Barn Preservation Project
We have the window wells, the barn door, and the mason work completed! Thanks to our generous donors! We just have a few more mason projects on the barn to complete because the first time around they found a few more issues that need to be taken care. We also are raising money for our Cottage Hill Farm Outdoor Classroom which will be located on site. This outdoor classroom will be used for summer camps, Pioneer days, and other activities put on by the society. We are raising $26,000 for the outdoor classroom and an additional $2500 for the mason work. If you would like to donate to this project, please give the museum a call.
Buy merchandise in our Gift Shop.
