Admission: Donations Appreciated
Hours: Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Mon.-Sat., 10am-noon & 1-5pm
Address: Downtown Crawford at Second Street
Phone: (308) 665-2275
Come visit us in Crawford, Nebraska
The museum is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the North American fur trade and is located three miles east of Chadron, Nebraska, on U. S. Highway 20.
Combining an outstanding collection and scholarship
Crawford, NE MuseumsWelcome to Fort Robinson, an active U.S. Military post from 1874 - 1948, now a Nebraska State Park. From Crazy Horse to Olympic horsemen, Fort Robinson's history spans seven decades. Crazy Horse, the great Oglala warrior, met his death here in 1877. Thirteen years later, black "buffalo soldiers"
Crawford, NE MuseumsNebraska's largest and most historic state park, Fort Robinson was an active military post from 1874 to 1948
Crawford, NE FortsFrom about 1857 to 1876, an Indian "trading post" occupied a site near here. Built by James Bordeaux, the trading station was often attacked and set afire by hostile Crow warriors. Fortunately some friendly Sioux Indians came to the rescue and drove off the attacking Crow.
Crawford, NE Pioneer Life
Chadron State College Administration Building, 2nd floor. Memorabilia and archives of author Mari Sandoz. Includes a Sandhill...
The complete story of Camp Sheridan and the Spotted Tail Agency can be found here, along with numerous exhibits showing life ...
This museum on Gordon's Main Street is rich in pioneer history, which is documented by native author, Mari Sandoz, eldest da...