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EXPERIENCE HISTORY AT NEBRASKA'S ONLY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED UNDERGROUND RAILROAD HISTORIC SITE...
Take the time to experience a crucial part of the history of our country, slavery and the people that made this nation the more perfect union that it is today.

Until it was opened to the public in 1938, the Mayhew Cabin was nearly always used as a home. It has a well documented history as a stop on the Underground Railroad. Today, visitors feel they are walking into the cabin 150 years ago.
 
Slavery was an explosive issue when Nebraska Territory was created. The Mayhews were a part of that era and left an indelible imprint on the history of that time. Experience what enslaved people and their staunch supporters endured before and during the Civil War.

Walk through the Mayhew Cabin and travel down the underground cave to better understand what the remarkable flight from slavery entailed.

SHORTCUTS TO KNOWING MORE
›› Otoe County Civil War Program Series  click here for info.
›› Visit the Experience Gallery.
›› Join us to commemorate history during events 
    like the annual Juneteenth Celebration―an event
    that celebrates the end of slavery...click here to
    view the calendar!
HOURS & DIRECTIONS
 Where we are...
Map? Click here!  
Just minutes off I-29 and less than an hour from Lincoln,  Omaha and
St. Joseph are close to home.

Mayhew Cabin, the Historic Village and the John Brown Cave are open daily May through October. Join us Thursday through  Sunday from Noon- 5 pm.
Additional times are available by appointment. Admission: Adults $3 & Children $1.
          
Mayhew Cabin Business Coin Challenge Winner, Fall 2011 ~ Parker's Smokehouse!
This business collected the most change on behalf of the Mayhew Cabin. They are located at 715 1st Corso and have great food. Stop in and check it out. They are a proud support of our non-profit museum.

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