4th of July Campfire Program
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Come learn about this special day in history and how both the North and South celebrated Independence Day in 1862. Join Historian Dr. Dan Ott for our special 4th of July Campfire Program to kick off the Centennial Campfire Concert Series. 7:00pm.
4th of July Campfire Program
Phone : 402-223-3514 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : susan_cook@nps.gov
Web: www.nps.gov/home
Independence Day
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Paddock Hotel
In 1888 U.S. Senator Algernon Paddock built a hotel and a large opera house. That structure was destroyed by fire on August
1, 1919. Two years later a hotel company was organized, resulting in the New Paddock Hotel, which was completed in 1924.
Beatrice, NE Historic Hotels
Rockford Lake - SRA
This popular 150-acre fishing and power boating lake has 286 land acres with plenty of room for picnicking, hiking, primitive camping, unsupervised swimming, fishing and hunting (in season). Facilities include drinking water and latrines.
Beatrice, NE Recreation
Chautaqua Tabernacle
The Chautauqua, which operated annual summer assemblies from 1889 until the 1920's, based on high moral standards and offered secular and religious
Beatrice, NE Historic ChurchesCity Parks & RV Camps
Chautauqua Park - This city park winds around the Big Blue River with acres of shaded, scenic recreation areas. Located next to the historic Chautauqua Tabernacle pavilion the RV camping area has complete facilities including hookups for 15-20
Beatrice, NE RV ParksGage County Museum
Gage County Historical Society and Museum is housed in the Burlington Railroad Depot built in 1906 in the Neo-Classical Revival style. The building was constructed of Omaha pressed brick with Bedford stone trim at the cost of $35,000, and is listed on the
Beatrice, NE Museums