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.
The Mormon Trail Center at Winter Quarters is a visitor center in the Florence neighborhood of north Omaha, operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It interprets the story of Winter Quarters, a temporary settlement on the Missouri River that served as a staging point for the pioneers' westward journey. Exhibits describe the Latter-day Saint migration to the Salt Lake Valley by wagon, handcart, sailing ship and train.
The cemetery includes the Tragedy of Winter Quarters monument by sculptor Avard Fairbanks. The Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple is also on the grounds nearby, and visitors often walk the landscaped property. Across the river, the Kanesville Memorial Historic Site in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is mentioned by the church as a related location. Together, the two sites help show how the migration continued across the Missouri River, which makes them a natural pairing for a regional history day. This is a good stop for history buffs, families interested in pioneer history, and anyone exploring Florence's historic district. Exhibits are open to the public, and the church asks visitors to confirm hours by phone. Admission fees are not mentioned on the official page.
The cemetery includes the Tragedy of Winter Quarters monument by sculptor Avard Fairbanks. The Winter Quarters Nebraska Temple is also on the grounds nearby, and visitors often walk the landscaped property. Across the river, the Kanesville Memorial Historic Site in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is mentioned by the church as a related location. Together, the two sites help show how the migration continued across the Missouri River, which makes them a natural pairing for a regional history day.
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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A restored 1879 Victorian home once occupied by General George Crook, furnished with 1880s antiques and operated by the Douglas County Historical Society.
Adults $10 · Kids $5
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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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Hours and prices come from Mormon Trail Center at Historic Winter Quarters’s official information and can change, so confirm on their website before you go. Back to all things to do
