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SUMMARY:Hammer’s Hill Exhibit Dedication at Rock Creek Station
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Rock Creek Station Visitor Center Museum as we dedicate our newest exhibit installation\, which tells the story of the Hammer’s Hill cache. This exhibit features a collection of prehistoric Native American artifacts discovered locally in Jefferson County\, Nebraska\, in the 1960s. Stone tool caches like the Hammer’s Hill cache are rare to find intact and provide a special glimpse into the life of the early indigenous peoples of the Great Plains. \nFormer Nebraska state archeologist Rob Bozell and Doug Kapke\, one of the original discoverers of the cache\, will kick off the open house and speak on the significance of the find and how the items were found and cared for over the years before their donation to the park. A ribbon cutting by the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce will take place following and light refreshments will be provided. Guests will have time to browse the museum after the ribbon cutting. \nThis event is free and open to the public and takes place on Nebraska Game and Parks annual Free Fishing and Park Entry Day. Guests visiting the park will not need to purchase a park entry permit to enjoy the event.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/hammers-hill-exhibit-dedication/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Station State Historical Park\, 57426 710 St\, Fairbury\, NE\, 68352
CATEGORIES:Parks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mitchell Keane":MAILTO:mitchell.keane@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Rock Creek Station: Trail Trek Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Rock Creek Station State Historical Park for the second of a series of guided hikes as a part of this year’s Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek program! \nFollow the route of pioneers as they made their way west. Learn about overland travel\, road ranches\, the Pony Express\, and Wild Bill Hickock’s exploits in this historic location. This hike allows participants to cross a reconstructed toll bridge and pass through original wagon ruts that still exist on the landscape.  \nThe trail is approximately one mile long on firm terrain. The hike still start at 1 p.m. Central Time. \nThis activity is free\, but a valid state park vehicle permit is required for park entry. \nThis program is in partnership with the Nebraska State Historical Society’s WanderNebraska program.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/rock-creek-station-trail-trek-guided-hike/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Station State Historical Park\, 57426 710 St\, Fairbury\, NE\, 68352
CATEGORIES:Parks
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SUMMARY:Rock Creek Trail Days
DESCRIPTION:Take a step back in time this June 6 and 13 and explore Rock Creek Station — a place where road ranches served pioneers along the Oregon-California Trail\, Pony Express riders carried mail across the West\, and Wild Bill Hickok began a legendary career as gunfighter! \nWatch living history demonstrations\, Pony Express rider relays\, and family-friendly activities on the historic ranches between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Visitor Center also will be open during the event. \nA freewill donation lunch of pulled pork sandwiches will be hosted by the Friends of Rock Creek Station from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. \nA buffalo stew cookout will be at 7 p.m. at the historic West Ranch. Advance tickets for the cookout will be on sale at the park’s Visitor Center and at the Fairbury Chamber of Commerce office\, 518 E St\, Fairbury. Cost for adults is $10 and is $6 for those age 13 and under $6. \nEnjoy entertainment from Nebraska Humanities speaker Dan Holtz immediately following the cookout as he presents Nebraska Through Song and Story\, where he interweaves songs accompanied on guitar and harmonica\, with excerpts from works by classic Nebraska authors. In a narrative spanning from 1850 to 1904\, it tells the stories of the people who came to and through early Nebraska\, the pioneers who crossed the overland trails\, the settlers\, and the Native Americans. The presentation is free and open to the public. \nFor more information about the Trail Days event and park amenities\, please contact Rock Creek Station State Historical Park at (402) 729-5777 or visit the park’s webpage on OutdoorNebraska.gov. \nA valid Nebraska park entry permit is required for all vehicles entering the park.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/rock-creek-trail-days/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Station State Historical Park\, 57426 710 St\, Fairbury\, NE\, 68352
CATEGORIES:Parks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mitchell Keane":MAILTO:mitchell.keane@nebraska.gov
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SUMMARY:Pony Express Re-Ride at Rock Creek Station
DESCRIPTION:Each June the National Pony Express Association recreates the Pony Express in a Commemorative Re-Ride\, where letters are carried by horseback over the original trail that stretches from St. Joseph\, Missouri\, to Sacramento\, California. The 1\,966 mile\, eight-state event is conducted 24 hours a day over a 10-day period until the mail is delivered to its destination!  \nOn Tuesday\, June 16\, riders will exchange the mail at Rock Creek Station’s East Ranch at approximately 1:45 p.m. \nArrive early\, as the times are estimates and the Pony can be ahead or behind schedule! Go to NationalPonyExpress.org/re-ride/ for a complete ride schedule and track the progress of the riders as it happens! \nThe Rock Creek Station Visitor Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nA valid state park vehicle permit is required. \nContact the park for more information at ngpc.rock.creek.station@nebraska.gov or 402-729-5777.
URL:https://calendar.outdoornebraska.gov/event/pony-express-re-ride/
LOCATION:Rock Creek Station State Historical Park\, 57426 710 St\, Fairbury\, NE\, 68352
CATEGORIES:Parks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mitchell Keane":MAILTO:mitchell.keane@nebraska.gov
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