GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Give today!
Your gift enables Mayhew
Cabin, Historic
Village and the John Brown Cave to
preserve, restore
and present an
irreplaceable place and time in history.
Whether you become a member at the $10
individual level, the family level at $25 or at one of these
established levels:
Passenger- $50
Corporate-$75
Patron-$150
Benefactor-$250
Major Corporate-$500
Conductor-$1000
Freedom Fighter-$5000
your contribution makes all the difference.
 There are several ways
to send your support, online at PayPal, by phone with the assistance
of a staff member, (402)873-3115,
or by mail to
The Mayhew Cabin & Historic Village and John Brown Cave, 2012 4th
Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410.
Remember, your gift of time or financial support means everything to
our effort. Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns
you have and we'll be glad to visit.
2011
MEMBERS
Bill Coulter, Auburn,
NE
Dr. Spencer & Vivian Davis, Bellevue, NE
Dr. Dan & Elaine Hanson, Peru, NE
John & Dr. Sara Crook, Peru, NE
Della Bauer
Mary Langhorst
Gary Jenkins
Dr. Glenn Mitchell
Galin Berrier
Dr. Lowell Soik
CONTRIBUTORS
Conductor
Brad Mayhew, Lawrence, KS
Patron
Robert Hayes,
Murray, NE
Corporate
Marty & Allison Hayes,
Brownville, NE
Passenger
Dr. Sara Crook, Peru,
NE
Harry Andersen, Brownville, NE
Darin Zahm, Waterville, KS
Family
Bill Hayes, Nebraska
City, NE
Rick & Susan Freshman, Nebraska City, NE
Paul & Kay Fish, Brownville, NE
Julie Kreifels, Auburn, NE
Phil & Teresa Walker, Brownville, NE
Daryll & Sharon Hersemann, Nebraska City, NE
David & Connie Sackles, Nebraska City, NE
Gregg Dixon, Nebraska City, NE
Individual
Karen Tilson, Nebraska
City, NE
Dana Swenson, Nebraska City, NE
Bill Coulter, Auburn, NE
Lucille Sharp, Nebraska City, NE
Ruth McMaster, Nebraska City, NE
Dorris Sackles, Nebraska City, NE
Sallye Benecke, Nebraska City, NE
James Brockhaus, Nebraska City, NE
Brownville Historical Society
Other Contributors
Professor Bill Wagnon,
Topeka, KS
Dr. Jerome Martin, Nebraska City, NE
Great News!
Mayhew Cabin acquires
old John Brown’s Cave
Gift Shop
The Mayhew Cabin Foundation is now the owner of the 2010 4th Corso
(adjacent) property and brick building. This area used to be the
Gift Shop and Museum for the John Brown’s Cave attraction, but was
separated from the Mayhew Cabin’s property when the foundation was
formed in late 2001. In essence, the Mayhew Cabin Foundation will be
for the first time the owner of the old gift shop in its short
history. This expansion for the historic museum will give it the
opportunity to develop the story of the Underground Railroad in the
region and the Mayhew family’s involvement.
The Mayhew Cabin operated the last two years without a museum
building or even proper facilities. They had to adjust programs held
at the cabin and adapt the interpretation of the site. The Mayhew
Cabin is going to remodel parts of the brick building to ensure
greater visitor experience. This will include a small gift shop
area, exhibits on the Underground Railroad, and a theater area for
presentations. The purchase of the property was made possible by a
grant from the Wirth Foundation in Nebraska City. It is a great
thing for the Mayhew Cabin, but also for the community of Nebraska
City. This great historic site can further develop toward its
mission of educating the public about the Underground Railroad in
the region. The Mayhew Cabin plans to have it open at the start of
the museum season on April 30 (Arbor Day). If you would like to know
more information about this story, please contact the Mayhew Cabin
at 402-873-3115.
...read more at
News-Press online!
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SHORTCUTS TO KNOWING MORE
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 event calendar!
Learn about
Nebraska's role
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