Month: November 2022
Lincoln’s Big Three
Although Abraham Lincoln served as president over a century and a half ago, people still are very interested in his speeches, writings and thoughts on…
Opening the Vault of Lincoln’s Papers
We know Abraham Lincoln as a great president and orator. However, how much do you know about Lincoln as a mathematician? Perhaps it’s irrelevant, but…
A Trip to Hulaville
Most people think you need to go to Hawaii to see hula girls. Not so. In fact, it was one very unique hula girl that…
Charley Havlat – An Important Moment in World War II History
In May of 1945, Dorchester, Nebraska native, Charley Havlat, was killed in action in the European theatre of World War II. His death was one…
The Burden Family
The journey from slavery to freedom was one of many challenges for many families in the years following the Civil War. This Nebraska town celebrates…
Advertising Artistic Stage Masterpiece
You may not think of advertising as a work of art. A trip to the farm town of Dorchester, Nebraska may change your mind. What…
Dorchester, Nebraska’s Log Cabin
You can still find a few old, historic log cabins in this country. Many are museums of early pioneer life. You know you have an…
Lincoln on the Other Side of the Debate
Abraham Lincoln is known as the great emancipator, a champion of ending slavery in the United States. However, in the fall of 1847 he found…
Bright Paint for an Exclusive Club
Pick a paint color or new carpet for your home and it will probably fade over time. However, the paint on these walls looks as…
Naniboujou Lodge
Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey were members of this exclusive club, yet they may have never set foot here. It’s a place that was built…