Douglas County Historical Society

Knute Nelson held office as a United States Senator, with distinction, for 28 years.

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Hours

Office Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:30am - 4:00pm

Public Research Center
Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Guided House Tours
Mon - Fri: 9:00am - 3:00pm

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Membership

"Providence has given the United States the duty of extending Christian civilization. We come as ministering angels, not despots."

– Knute Nelson

The Society was organized in 1976, and is located in the historic residence of Senator Knute Nelson. The mission of the Douglas County Historical Society is to discover, preserve and disseminate the history of the county and its people.

Members and non-members are welcome to come and do their own research or we can do the research for you.

Events

Explore our historic events or come make new history with us.

Resources

Come learn more about your past, with our resource center.

Keepsakes

Take a piece of history home. Keepsakes make great gifts!

The Douglas County Historical Society is here to discover, preserve
and disseminate the history of the county and its people.