Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Visitor Center presents Saturday with a Soldier every second Saturday from April through October. The Living History Corps, portraying members of the Corps of Discovery, will be giving live demonstrations and telling stories of daily life on the expedition. Kids can dress up in look-alike uniforms and try their hand at tomahawk throwing. Great photo opportunities!

Award-winning author Joe Starita will be the keynote speaker Saturday, July 11th, at the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Visitor Center. As we celebrate America 250, we must remember that freedom did not extend to many across the country until decades and centuries later. Starita’s presentation will discuss the legal, social, and political importance of the landmark 1879 Supreme Court decision in Nebraska. Through this decision, Ponca Chief Standing Bear was recognized as a “person” within the meaning of the law and entitled to the same Constitutional protections as white citizens. This program is open to the public, provided

Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Visitor Center presents Saturday with a Soldier every second Saturday from April through October. The Living History Corps, portraying members of the Corps of Discovery, will be giving live demonstrations and telling stories of daily life on the expedition. Kids can dress up in look-alike uniforms and try their hand at tomahawk throwing. Great photo opportunities!

Please join us for a Business After Hours! We will be celebrating William Clark and Meriwether Lewis' birthdays.  (William Clark-August 1, 1770 and Meriwether Lewis-August 18, 1774) Refreshments will be provided.

Living History Day for Students DO NOT MISS IT THIS YEAR!! Step Back in Time! Experience the Past Like Never Before! Join us for an unforgettable journey back in time, as the past comes alive with exciting activities, engaging reenactments, and interactive experiences for all ages. Event Details Date: Friday, September 18, 2026 Time: 9am to 5pm Location: Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Visitor Center, 100 Valmont Drive, Nebraska City, NE 68410 402-874-9900 Highlights Historical Reenactments: Witness captivating performances that bring historical daily activities to life. See history unfold before your eyes. Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on demonstrations and

Lewis & Clark Reunion #22 (Nebraska City's Applejack Weekend) Have we got an event for you this upcoming weekend! During the first weekend of Applejack, we will be celebrating our 22nd Lewis and Clark reunion and 2nd ever Living History days event at the fort! As you can see in the post, we’ll have lots to do! FREE to the public on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th! You don’t want to miss this! After having a blast with our outdoor event, come check out the inside of our museum, where we have three floors of all things Lewis

Lewis & Clark Reunion #22 (Nebraska City's Applejack Weekend) Have we got an event for you this upcoming weekend! During the first weekend of Applejack, we will be celebrating our 22nd Lewis and Clark reunion and 2nd ever Living History days event at the fort! As you can see in the post, we’ll have lots to do! FREE to the public on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th! You don’t want to miss this! After having a blast with our outdoor event, come check out the inside of our museum, where we have three floors of all things Lewis

Living History Day Step Back in Time! Experience the Past Like Never Before! Join us for an unforgettable journey back in time, as the past comes alive with exciting activities, engaging reenactments, and interactive experiences for all ages. Friday, October 9, 2026 No admission fees on Friday for schools who pre-register prior to October 5 Saturday, October 10 admission fees apply Event Details Location: Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Visitor Center, 100 Valmont Drive, Nebraska City, NE 68410 402-874-9900 Times: 9am to 4pm both days Highlights Historical Reenactments: Witness captivating demonstrations which bring historical daily activities to life. See,

Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Visitor Center presents Saturday with a Soldier every second Saturday from April through October. The Living History Corps, portraying members of the Corps of Discovery, will be giving live demonstrations and telling stories of daily life on the expedition. Kids can dress up in look-alike uniforms and try their hand at tomahawk throwing. Great photo opportunities!

The Statue of Liberty The Amazing Rest of the Story Presented by Darrel Draper Join us for a program about the Statue of Liberty, featuring storyteller Darrel Draper. We will learn little known facts about the statue, the people who helped build it, the difficulty France encountered when trying to giver her to the United States, and the evolution of its meaning to Americans. Darrel Draper is a 5th generation Nebraskan. In his 40 year career presenting historical programs, he has portrayed such characters as J. Sterling Morton, President Theodore Roosevelt, Peter Sarpy, and more. Draper is a member of