Washington County Historical Association- Museum

Today I made it to my very first destination on the Lewis and Clark Trail: the Washington County Museum in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. Located in the old Fort Calhoun State Bank, this museum works to teach visitors of all ages about both Lewis and Clark and the history of Washington County, Nebraska. They have wonderful, unique exhibits, including one on Lewis and Clark’s first council meeting with the Otoe-Missouria tribe at nearby Fort Atkinson.

Rocky visiting the First Council exhibit

Fort Atkinson, just blocks from this spot, was the site of the first council meeting with Lewis and Clark and the leaders of the Otoe and Missouriatribes.

Rocky by digital display of Otoe language.

Through a digital activity, visitors can learn how to say some words in Otoe. I, myself, am fluent in both English and Newfie….time to become trilingual!

Rocky plays a tune

There are also cool artifacts from Washington County, as well as exhibits about the history of the towns in the county. Among the amazing pieces on display is this beautiful piano.

The Washington County Historical Association-Museum is located in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska.

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