WanderNebraska Adventure Program Is Back
What It Is
Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation (NSHSF) kicked off the 2024 WanderNebraska Travel Adventure Program on Memorial Weekend with many updates for the third year of the program. WanderNebraska was created to promote the work of local museums, historical societies, and libraries and increase awareness of what is found in the local sites along Nebraska’s backroads and in communities that are often overlooked by the typical tourist.
Growth & Booklets
This year’s program features 195 sites across the state of Nebraska, including 33 new locations, and will run from Memorial Day through November 30, 2024. Booklets contain information about each site, and include a map showing the seven different regions, which can be used to help visitors plan their trip.
Gretna Public Library has been a part of this program since its first year, and quickly ran out of the 2024 booklets within the program’s first week! But they have since been refilled and are available at both library locations.
“We are thrilled to kick off the third year of this program,” said Leslie Fattig, Executive Director at NSHSF. “The fact that we have 195 organizations participating in the program shows a high level of excitement. These organizations are committed to preserving their local history and their place in the development of Nebraska. We are proud to support their work.”
Online Participation
The WanderNebraska website is available for those who prefer to use their electronic devices. Each listing includes the site’s name and summary, hours of operation, contact information, a Google map for directions, upcoming events, and a list of nearby WanderNebraska sites.
Prizes
Prizes have been brought back for the 2024 program year. Prizes include magnets, keychains, T-shirts, socks, ballcaps, books, and more. Prize levels are awarded by the number of stops visited. The top 5 visitors will receive a special gift basket from NSHSF. Participants register their site visits by using the booklet or scanning a QR code located at each historical location.
Watch for information about the historical focused, fun WanderNebraska Adventure Tours coming soon with Dr. Sara Crook on social media and the nshsf.org website.
