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From May 25 through Sept. 2, 2013, grounds at all state historical parks are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  From September 3, 2013 through May 24, 2014, grounds are open from 8 a.m. to sunset.  After season and after hours tours may be conducted at the superintendent’s discretion.

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park |
P.O. Box 15, Nebraska City, NE 68410-0015 Phone: (402)873-7222
E-mail: ngpc.Arbor.Lodge@nebraska.gov

Mansion: April 15-Oct. 27, 11a.m.-5p.m.  Arbor Day: April 26-28, 11a.m.-5 p.m., AppleJack Festival: Sept. 21-22, 10a.m.-5p.m., Living History Sundays: Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 12 & 20, 1p.m.-5p.m.  *All hours subject to change.
Admission: Adults (13 and up) $5, Children (3-12) $2, Under 2 Free
Wedding Fee: $800

Ashfall State Historical Park
86930 517th Avenue, Royal, NE 68773-5052 / Phone (402)893-2000
E-mail: ashfall2@unl.edu |

Ash Hollow State Historical Park |
P.O. Box 70, Lewellen, NE 69147-0070 Phone: (308)778-8651
E-mail: jeff.uhrich@nebraska.gov |

Visitor Center: May 25 – Sept. 2; Friday-Saturday-Sunday, 9a.m.-4p.m. - Closed Monday-Thursday.  Park grounds open 8a.m.-5p.m. April 1 – Oct 31.  Grounds closed from Nov. 1-March 31.
Admission:  Adults (13 & up), $2; Children (3-12), $1; Under 2, free.

Bowring Ranch State Historical Park |
P.O. Box 38, Merriman, NE 69218-0038 Phone: (308)684-3428
E-mail: diane.burress@nebraska.gov

Visitor Center: May 25 – Sept. 2, Monday-Saturday (closed on Wednesdays),
10a.m.- 4p.m. and Sundays noon-4 p.m.
Admission:  Adults (13 & up), $2; Children (3-12), $1; Under 2, free.

Buffalo Bill State Historical Park |Buffalo Bill SHP on |
2921 Scouts Rest Ranch Road,
North Platte, NE 69101-8444
Phone: (308)535-8035
E-mail: ngpc.Buffalo.Bill@nebraska.gov
House & Barn:  March 18– May 24, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m, closed weekends; May 25 – Sept. 2, open seven days a week, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sept. 3 – Oct. 18, open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., closed weekends.
House Admission:  Adults (13 & up), $2; Children (3-12), $1; Under 2, free.
Historical Barn Rental:  $550

Champion Mill State Historical Park |
73122 338 Ave., Enders, NE 69027-9302 Phone: (308)882-5860
E-mail: nik.johanson@nebraska.gov

Exhibits: May 25 – Sept 2, Saturday & Sunday’s only 8 a.m. – noon; 1p.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission:  Adults (13 & up), $2; Children (3-12), $1; Under 2, free.

Fort Atkinson State Historical Park

P.O. Box 240, Fort Calhoun, NE 68023-0240 Phone: (402)468-5611
E-mail: ngpc.Fort.Atkinson@nebraska.gov

Harold W. Andersen Visitor Center & Buildings:  May 4 – 19 and Sept 7 – Oct 13, open weekends only from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 25 – Sept. 2, open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Living History schedule with interpretations from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. as follows: May 4 & 5; June 1 & 2; July 6 & 7; August 3 & 4; August 31 & Sept 1; Oct. 5 & 6.
Admission:  Adults (13 & up), $2; Children (3-12), $1; Under 2, fre

Fort Hartsuff State Historical Park |
82034 Fort Ave., Burwell, NE 68823-9801 Phone: (308)346-4715
E-mail: ngpc.Fort.Hartsuff@nebraska.gov

April 1- Sept. 30--- Most buildings open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Seven days a week. Grounds open 8a.m.-sunset.
May 25 – Sept 2; Office & Gift Shop open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays or by appt. Buildings open 8a.m. – 8 p.m. seven days a week.  Grounds open 8 a.m. to sunset.  Oct. 1 – March 31; Most buildings open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Grounds open 8 a.m. to sunset. 
Admission:  Adults (13 & up), $2; Children (3-12), $1; Under 2, free.

Order a FortHartsuff DVD- This DVD is a historic review of Fort Hartsuff, Nebraska, from 1874 to present day. Highlights include a look at fort structures and their purpose, the infantryman uniform and the process of baking bread in the brick oven. Price: $6.95 

Fort Kearny State Historical Park |
1020 V Road, Kearney, NE 68847-9804 Phone: (308)865-5305
E-mail: ngpc.Fort.Kearny@nebraska.gov

Visitor Center & Buildings: March 1- April 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Daily (Crane Information Center), April 8 – May 10, by appointment only or at superintendent’s discretion, May 11 – Sept 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily. 
Admission: Adults (13 & up), $2; Children (3 – 12), $1; Under 2, free

ROCK CREEK STATION SHP
57426 710th Road, Fairbury, NE 68352-5550 / Phone: (402)729-5777
E-mail: ngpc.Rock.Creek.Station@nebraska.gov
Visitor Center & Buildings: April 14 – May 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weekends Only; May 7 – Sept 23, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Daily; Sept. 24 – Oct. 28, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Weekends Only.
Admission:  Adults (13 & up), $2; Children (3-12), $1; Under 2, free.