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
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Gage County Courthouse
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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