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Upcoming Events in Elmwood Nebraska


April

23 Bess Streeter Aldrich Spring Banquet - Enjoy a catered meal followed by a program about the author's life. Speaker TBA. Awards will be presented to the winners of the Aldrich short story contest, and excerpts of the winning stories read. 6:00 p.m. RSVP.

Address: Elmwood Elementary, 400 West F Street , Elmwood, Nebraska
Ph: 402-994-3855 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.bessstreeteraldrich.org
Fee: Tickets are $12.50 and RSVP is required.

June

25 Cookout & Concert on the Lawn - Enjoy a brass band concert and cookout. Stroll the gardens or take a tour of the author's home for $1.00. Bring your lawn chairs! 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Address: Bess Streeter Aldrich House, 204 East F St , Elmwood, Nebraska
Ph: 402-944-3855 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tlorensen@alltel.net
Web: www.bessstreeteraldrich.org
Fee: Adults $5.00, children 10 & under $4.00. Includes meal, drink & entertainment.

December

23 - 14 Journey Into Christmas - See every room in the home decked out for the holidays. Complimentary refreshments. Weekends, 2-5pm.

Address: Bess Streeter Aldrich House, 204 E. F St , Elmwood, Nebraska
Ph: 402-994-3855 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tlorensen@alltel.net
Web: www.bessstreeteraldrich.org
Fee: Donation

Attractions and Upcoming Events

G.A.R. Hall

Built in 1886

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Bess Streeter Aldrich (1881-1954)

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Old American Exchange Bank Building

The following is an abbreviated version of the bank history as first written by Richard Clements on November 18, 1983.

The American Exchange Bank was incorporated July 13, 1889 and bank business began on September 9, 1889

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Outdoor Mural

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Aldrich House Museum

Visit the historical home of nationally renowned author and one of Nebraska's most widely read and enjoyed authors. Bess Streeter Aldrich, author of "A Lantern in Her Hand," enjoyed a writing career that spanned more than 40 years.

Aldrich's work encompassed more than 100

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