EVENTS
2012
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 9-Black History Month
Program
The Mayhew Cabin will co-sponsor a Black History Month program with
Black Student Union and Phi Alpha Theta at
Peru State College on Thursday, February 9th, at 11 a.m. The program
will take place in the CATS building on Peru State's campus. John
Harris presents a first person one-man show about the life of one of
America' greatest orators and abolitionists, Frederick Douglass.
June 23-JUNETEENTH Celebration
The Mayhew Cabin
host is annual Juneteenth
Celebration on Saturday, June 23, from 12-5 p.m. Juneteenth is the
oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of American slavery.
The event will include historical presentations, Civil War
reenactors, musical programs, and living history demonstrations.
2011
PAST
EVENTS/PROGRAMS
November 5-Nebraska City Civil War Reenactment
The
Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Center (held on their grounds)
and the Mayhew Cabin co-sponsored this event. It was a huge success
with 40 re-enactors participating and at least 150 to 200 spectators
in attendance. The public got to enjoy two battles throughout the day
and watched the re-enactors portray the battle of Shiloh. The event
was held as part of commemorating the 150th anniversary of the start
of the Civil War and it was the first such event in Nebraska City in
over 10 years. The Mayhew Cabin would like to thank Butch Bouvier
and John Wilcox for all their hard work, time, and effort in
preparing the food for the re-enactors. We would also like to thank
Wal-Mart for helping fund the event, in part, with a "Local
Community Funds" grant. Finally, a "thank you" to all the
re-enactors, living history demonstrators, staff, and volunteers for
making it a great event. All their time and effort is greatly
appreciated.
September 10
COME
JOIN US. General U.S. Grant visits the Mayhew Cabin/John Brown's
Cave the second of weekend of September. He will discuss his
experience leading the Union army through the nation's great Civil
War. The program is at 1 p.m. and is sponsored by the Nebraska Humanities Council
(portrayal by Dr. Tom King).
June 25-JUNETEENTH
Celebration
The Mayhew Cabin hosted
its annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 25, from 12-5.
Juneteenth is the oldest known holiday that commemorates the end of
American slavery. The day will be filled with a variety of
activities. They include Civil War skirmishes, living history
demonstrations, musical programs, and historical speakers.
Presenters include Civil War reenactors, Great Plains Black History
Museum speaker, Christ Temple Church (Lincoln) Choir, Omaha Panthers
Drill team, and many more. Come join us for our unique Juneteenth
Celebration. Admission that day is a free-will donation.
May-September Otoe
County Civil War Program Series
The Mayhew Cabin and several other organizations are
going to host a series of programs to commemorate the 150th of the
American Civil War.
April 14-15
Peru State College Undergraduate Conference -held at Peru State
College campus. Topic: Trial of the Nation: American Civil War
May 23
"History of the 1st NE Infantry" by Paul Lahowitz. The program is
hosted by the Nebraska City Historical Society at there monthly
meeting. The presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. and is held at Arbor
Bank (911 Central Av) in Nebraska City.
May 30
Otoe
County Museum of Memories Ike Stewart Memorial Service. Ike was a
former slave and Civil War veteran buried in Park Hill Cemetery in
an unmarked grave The service will follow the Syracuse Legion
Memorial Day program at Park Hill Cemetery on 17th Street in
Syracuse at 11:00 a.m.
June4
Wildwood Historic House hosts "Joining the 1st NE" or reenactment of
Nebraskans volunteering for the Union army in 1861. The program will
be from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and located at 420 Steinhart Park Road. Come
join the union army near Wildwood
July 10
Civil War Presentation titled "A Nation Divided" by Otoe County
Museum of Memories at 1:00 p.m. in a tent at 6th and Chestnut in
Syracuse
August 7
G.A.R. Hall/Civil War Veterans Museum hosts Dean Podoll. He will
present "The Second Nebraska Cavalry and the Battle of Whitestone
Hill" at 2 p.m. The museum is located at 910 1st Corso
September 10
Dr.
Tom King portrays General Grant at the Mayhew Cabin/John Brown's
Cave the second of weekend of September. The program is at 1 p.m. and is sponsored by the Nebraska Humanities Council
2011
PAST
EVENTS
March 11-12
- Nebraska Network to Freedom
Conference
The Mayhew Cabin and several other organizations
sponsored the first Nebraska Network to Freedom Conference. Around
40 people attended the Friday evening reception at the G.A.R.
Memorial Hall. The evening included a presentation of the Mayhew
Cabin's National Register listing certificate.
The Saturday program included a full
day of presentations about various aspects of the Underground
Railroad in the region. 65 people were in attendance to enjoy the
program and tour. The day ended with a nice meal at Brownville's
Whiskey Creek Run winery. Finally, the event ended with a film
showing by Gary Jenkins.
February 10-Black
History Month program
The Mayhew Cabin and Black Student Union co-hosted a
Black History Month on February 10, at 11 a.m. Bill Hayes, Director,
presented "The Story of the Mayhew Cabin: Nebraska's
Underground Railroad." Mr. Hayes discussed various aspects of
Nebraska's Underground Railroad history.
2010
PAST
PROGRAMS
October 29- The
Haunted Village
The Mayhew Cabin hosted a Halloween Event on Friday, October 29, from 6-8 p.m.
Kids and adults enjoyed walking through the cave and visiting the
"haunted village." The museum had over 40 people in attendance.
August 28- Public
Auction
As part of the museum's
deaccession, the site held a public auction on Saturday, August
28 at 10:30 A.M. Over 600 items were sold that day by the Brooke &
Francis Auction Company. The entire sale went well with most
attendees pleased with their purchases.
July 25- Membership
Drive
Dr. Sara Crook portrayed Barbara Mayhew for the
membership program. The Mayhew Cabin had several people become new
members as part of the membership drive. Memberships are still available
and you can become a member of the
Mayhew Cabin museum at only $10 for one year or check for other
levels.
July 21- Book
Signing
C. LaRene Hall, author of
Martha's Freedom Train, hosted a book signing at the museum.
She was able to promote her book to local residents and share her
story that the site was the inspiration for her work.
June
26- JUNETEENTH Celebration
The site hosted its annual
Juneteenth
event on Saturday, June 26th. J Civil War
reenactors held several skirmishes throughout the day and Butch Bouvier
discussed woodworking . Fred Nielsen of the
Nebraska Humanities Council
presented the program “Completing, Remembering, and
Forgetting the Civil War," which informed people how difficult it
was to make peace after the conflict. It was the most successful
Juneteenth Celebration at the Mayhew Cabin to date with 110 people in
attendance.
May 22-Grand
Opening Ceremony
The museum held a ribbon
cutting ceremony to commemorate its new exhibits. Over 35
people were in attendance for the ceremony including several
dignitaries. Lieutenant Governor Rick Sheehy, Network to Freedom
Grant Administrator (NPS) Mary Krause, and Nebraska State Historical
Society Director Michael Smith each gave a few remarks about the
important story the Mayhew Cabin tells and its relation to Nebraska
history. Other honored guests included Senator Brenda Council,
Arlene Easter and Nancy Lutz of the Wirth Family Foundation, and
Otoe County Commissioner Rick Freshman. The public was impressed
with the set up of the new exhibits, which focus on the history of
slavery in America and the development of the Underground Railroad.
Ribbon cutting ceremony with Senator Council (left) and
Lieutenant Governor Sheehy (right)
Jim Morgans spoke
at successful fundraiser
Mr. James Morgans spoke on March 28th
after the spaghetti feed. He highlighted the Underground Railroad on
the western frontier and the commitment people had to fight slavery
in the West. He has written two books available at Amazon or Barnes
& Noble.
Mr. Morgans holding his book about John Todd
FEBRUARY 4 ,
Black History Month program
 Linda
& Thom Rosenblum gave a brief history of the Brown v. Board of
Education decision. The speakers were from the
National Historic Site in Topeka,
Kansas.
-Sponsored by PSC's Phi Alpha Theta chapter & Black Student Union along
with the Mayhew Cabin
Linda Rosenblum explained how the
Brown decision was interpreted through editorial cartoons |
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& DIRECTIONS
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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 Monday through
Saturday, 11 am-5 pm, and Sunday from Noon- 5 pm.
Additional times are available by appointment. Admission:
Adults $3 & Children $1. |
PRESENTATIONS
& TOURS AVAILABLE
School
Presentations Available
The Mayhew Cabin can now come to your school. Students will hear the
stories about the Underground Railroad in the region, the causes of
the Civil War, and what the conflict meant for the issue of slavery.
The program includes a speaker in costume, the museum's traveling
exhibit (see photo above), and hands-on question & answer period.
The cost of this great, unforgettable program is $50(plus mileage). Contact us today to reserve this
program for your school.
Field Trip
Information
The Mayhew Cabin is an excellent field trip opportunity for your
school or group. Come walk through the 150-year-old cabin and see
where history was made. A visit to our museum includes viewing the
cabin & historic village with a guided tour explaining the Mayhew
family's connection to the Underground Railroad.
School
Group Rates
Students - $1 (this rate includes High School)
Adults - $2 (with first 2 teachers/staff free)
Other group rates are available
PHOTOS FROM
PAST
PROGRAMS &
EVENTS
OCTOBER
16-18
Harper's Ferry,
West Virginia
Actor Danny Glover visits the
traveling exhibit & Mayhew family
Harper's Ferry 150th-John Brown's Fort
Mayhew Cabin's Traveling Exhibit debut
at Harper's Ferry
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