A restored 1879 Victorian home once occupied by General George Crook, furnished with 1880s antiques and operated by the Douglas County Historical Society.
The General Crook House Museum is a restored Italianate home built in 1879 while General George Crook commanded the Army's Department of the Platte. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is operated by the Douglas County Historical Society as a museum of Victorian life. Crook was a Civil War and American Frontier Wars veteran. He is also remembered for his supporting role in the 1879 trial of Standing Bear v.
Crook, a landmark case in Omaha's history. Visitors learn about the general and his era as they move through the rooms. The rooms are furnished with Victorian antiques from the 1880s, though the furnishings were not original to the house. Highlights include a reception room with a piano and a Regina music box, a study and a dining room. The museum also holds collections of decorative arts, costumes and period furnishings. Outside, the grounds include a side garden, a September garden and a statue of Crook.
Volunteers began restoring the house in the 1970s, and the building remains a good example of how military officers' families lived at the time. During the holiday season, the Crook House Guild decorates every room and refreshments are served. The museum suits history buffs, couples and groups who prefer a quiet, self-paced visit. Self-guided tours are available without a reservation. The official page does not describe accessibility features, so call ahead if anyone in your group needs step-free access.
A visitor center in Florence telling the story of the Latter-day Saint winter encampment of 1846-47 and the westward trail, beside a pioneer cemetery and temple.
Free entry
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A historic flour mill in Florence, listed on the National Register as Weber Mill, now used as a museum, art space and seasonal Sunday market.
Admission price; contact Historic Florence at (402) 453-4280. Nearby museums open Memorial Day to Labor Day, Fri-Sat 1-5pm or by appointment
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Omaha's Benson neighborhood, centered on the Maple Street corridor, is known for live music, bars, art and the monthly Benson First Fridays art walk.
Free entry
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