Come Discover the Unexpected
The Nebraska City Creative District stretches through eighteen of the most historic blocks in the state of Nebraska. Throughout Nebraska City’s 170-year history, members of Otoe-Missouria Native American tribes, Lewis & Clark, western-bound pioneers, and gold prospectors, mid 1800’s merchants, Underground Railroad freedom seekers, immigrant farmers, land prospectors, tree-planters and tree-lovers are all part of those who have left their footsteps in the area now known as the Nebraska City Creative District. Explore the rich culture expressed through museums, historic buildings, restaurants, bars, boutiques, art galleries, cultural events, and most of all its diverse people. Experience the progressive visions for a better future.
You Will Find:
• Kimmel Harding Nelson Artist in Residency Center
• Kregel Windmill Factory Museum
• Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building
• Civil War Veterans Museum at the G.A.R. Hall
• Morton-James Public Library and Kimmel Gallery
• Nebraska City Museum of Firefighters
• Restaurants/Bars
• Boutiques
• Art Galleries
Attractions and Events Include:
• Third Thursday Artist talks at KHN Center
• Third Thursday weekends with live entertainment, food, drinks
• Arbor Day Festival
• Applejack Festival
Plus, at the Edges of the District:
• Arbor Lodge
• Arbor Day Farm
• Kimmel Orchard
• Lewis & Clark Trail Visitor Center
• Wildwood Historic Home and Art Barn
• And much more!
The Creative District will foster and campaign for the creative arts through intentional programming, support for diverse businesses and events, and by embracing our small town charm while acknowledging the need to evolve and adapt to periods of change.
The unique combination of the arts, agriculture, and history is vital to the character of our Creative District and makes a dynamic place to live, work, and visit. The Creative District aims to support the development of places where artists, creatives, and individuals can live, work, teach, exhibit, perform.
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