by evolempirecreative | May 15, 2023 | Blog
Marker Text Rising 470 feet above the North Platte River Valley, Chimney Rock stands to the south as the most celebrated of all natural formations along the overland routes to California, Oregon, and Utah. Chimney Rock served as an early landmark for fur traders,...
by David Bristow | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog
Finding a long-lost artifact on eBay was still a novelty in 2009. The story made headlines when historian John Carter discovered the oldest known photo of Chimney Rock (shown at left) on the internet auction site. Carter had known that the 1866 Charles Savage photo...
by evolempirecreative | Oct 29, 2022 | Blog
March is Women’s History Month so we’re highlighting mid-20th century Nebraska artist, Sara Green. The Ford Center has treated two of her paintings over the years. March is Women’s History Month so we’re highlighting mid-20th century Nebraska artist, Sara...
by evolempirecreative | Oct 29, 2022 | Blog
The story of Chimney Rock is ready to be told once again! Our Chimney Rock Museum will open its doors this Saturday, August 1st. The story of the most mentioned landmark on Oregon Trail is ready to be told once again as History Nebraska announces that Chimney Rock...
by evolempirecreative | Oct 29, 2022 | Blog
Our state has a rich history with so many stories to tell. History Nebraska has five easy and fun ways you can discover that amazing history yourself! #1 Chimney Rock Feel the awe and curiosity the pioneers experienced when they saw the most famous landmark on the...
