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Preserving Pioneer History: Cemeteries in Nebraska

Posted on April 29, 2021 by HK

We have a big problem in Nebraska with our old pioneer cemeteries. Farming continues to encroach on abandoned cemeteries and when those cemeteries are on private property farmers will often destroy the cemeteries. Our cemeteries are protected under state laws, … Continue reading →

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Here Lies the Body…The Farber Gravestone Collection

Posted on February 9, 2021 by HK

Here Lies the Body….The Farber Gravestone Collection Continue reading →

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How to read old gravestones {without inflicting damage}

Posted on January 10, 2021 by HK

These are two (2) great videos on how to read old gravestones without causing damage to old, fragile stones. I love this technique and we all should be learning how to use it. Continue reading →

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The U. S. Camel Corps: How a Camel Fought in the Civil War

Posted on September 22, 2018 by HK

The U.S. Army, Jefferson Davis and a Camel named “Old Douglas”. Continue reading →

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