Admission: Free Admission
Hours: Open May 15 - September 1, Daily, 9 am to 5:30 pm, Closed Mondays. Hours vary during the off season.
Address: Twelve miles south of Crawford on Hwy. 2 and 71
Phone: 308-665-1504
Come visit us in Crawford, Nebraska
From 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
Welcome 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 Museums
The Dawes County Historical Museum is dedicated to the preservation of the history of the northwest portion of Nebraska it calls home. The Museum grounds include the log house and barn, 1890s school house, pioneer church and C and NW caboose. The 9,000
Crawford, NE MuseumsWhen Albert Meng was preparing to build a pond in the early 1950
Crawford, NE ArchaeologyThe Knight Museum & Sandhills Center is located in Alliance's Central Park. This FREE history museum welcomes area visitors, ...
Chadron State College Administration Building, 2nd floor. Memorabilia and archives of author Mari Sandoz. Includes a Sandhill...