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2019 Events
Florence is proud of its events. From May to New Years, we have our major events, and the Florentine Players have events throughout the year; read more details on each one. Several events are yearly neighborhood traditions. "Florence Days" is celebrated in May. The holiday season is celebrated with Christmas Tree Lighting in Florence Park by the Florence Historical Foundation, along with the annual Gingerbread display at the Mormon Trail Center from near Thanksgiving until the end of the year. Florence organization meeting dates are shown on the organizations page.
Some events are recurring events. If we have not been provided final data for the year, some dates shown may be based on past year information, and as such will show "Tentative" before the date. Some details for "later-in-the-year" events may change. Check with any contacts for confirmation. Florence Futures Foundation makes an effort to provide accurate information, however, we do not guarantee the accuracy of any event details.
2019 Events in Historic Florence:
- January 2019
- Sunday, Jan. 13th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
- “Spanish-American War, Douglas County, and Nebraska”
- Presented by Dr. Maria Arbelaez
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UNO Associate Professor of History Dr. Maria Arbelaez will discuss the Spanish-American War and the involvement of Douglas County and Nebraska. Born in Bogota, Columbia, Dr. Arbelaez is currently an Associate Professor at the History Department, the Office of Latino-Latin American Studies, and Women and Gender Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She has taught courses and authored several articles on Mexican American history, religion, and women studies.
- 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
- Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
- The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Saturday, Jan. 26th, 2019:
- Florentine Players 7th Annual Battle of the Improv All-Stars
- BOTTOMLESS Cup of Beer for $5
- 402BBQ Truck will be on site before the show
- Time: 7:00 P.M.
- Tickets: $10, Florentine Players (with active, paid membership), Groups of 8 or more: $8; available by mail, online, or at the door.
- Doors open at 6:00
Show starts at 7:00
- Due to potential language and themes, this is an 18+ only show
- Reservations: 531-600-8634
- Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street (
)
- Wednesday, Jan. 30th, 2019 (Last Wednesday of month):
- Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
- One of Ours
- Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
- If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
- The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
- Seating is limited to 20 participants
- Reservations Required
- Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
- Website: Douglas County Historical Society
- Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- February 2019
- Sunday, Feb. 10th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
- “The Gottlieb Storz Mansion”
- 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
- Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
- The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Thursday, Feb. 21st – Sunday, 24th, 2019 (Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun):
- FCT Studio Series •
“Making God Laugh”
- Ticket Prices: General Admission: $10, Seniors 60+, TAG Members: $8.
Doors open 6:00 P.M. (one hour before curtain).
Show starts at 7:00 P.M. gcs_s_dow3ChRange: Too many days
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
Information: 531-600-8634
- Auditions for this show: Very Tentative:* February 7th & 8th (Sunday-Monday) – 7:00 P.M.
- Wednesday, Feb. 27th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
- Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
- “Scoreless: Omaha Central, Creighton Prep, and Nebraska's Greatest High School Football Game”
- Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
- Bring your lunch and join us!
- If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
- The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
- Seating is limited to 20 participants
- Reservations Required
- Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
- Website: Douglas County Historical Society
- Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- March 2019
- Sunday, Mar. 10th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
- “Omaha Parks System”
- Presented by Dennis Bryers
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Listen to Dennis Bryers, Park & Recreation Planner for Omaha Parks Department, discuss the rich past, present, and future of the Omaha Parks System.
- 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
- Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
- The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Saturday, Mar. 23rd, 2019 at 11 P.M.-2 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society 9th Annual Women Defining History Luncheon and Runway Show:
- Honoring League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha
- 11 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College's Institute of Culinary Arts Swanson Conference Center
- 5730 N. 30 Street, #11B ()
- Tickets are available online for this event at Douglas County Historical Society.
- Tickets range from $55 for DCHS members to $65 for non-members
- Patron Champagne Reception $85
- Please call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Questions: Outreach@DouglasCoHistory.org
- Wednesday, Mar. 27th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
- Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
- “The Best of Me”
- Written by Nicholas Sparks
- Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
- Bring your lunch and join us!
- If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
- The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
- Seating is limited to 20 participants
- Reservations Required
- Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
- Website: Douglas County Historical Society
- Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- April 2019
- Saturday, Apr. 6th, 2019:
- Douglas County Historical Society:
- Frontier Dinner Series
As part of the 140th celebration of the General Crook House, DCHS is offering FOUR Frontier Dinners throughout the year. Choose your day and come learn about the history and restoration of the Crook House! The year is 1879 and Fort Omaha just built a fine Italianate style house, known as Quarters One, for its revered Army General and successful Plains Indian Fighter, General George Crook.
- Tickets Required
- $40 DCHS Members, $45 Non-Members
- Hours: 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, General Crook House Museum, Lower Level
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 Street, #11B ()
- Sunday, Apr. 14th, 2019 (Palm Sunday):
- St. Philip Neri Church Annual Roast Beef Dinner
- Location: St Philip Neri Blessed Sacrament Parish at 8200 N 30th St (In Omaha's Historic Florence Area)
- Event Start Time: 11:30 am
- Event End Time: 6:00 P.M.
- Event Cost: Adults: $10.00; Seniors(65+): $8; Kids (6-12): $5.00; Under 5: Free
- Contact Phone: Rim Kiuntke / 402-571-8600
Invites you to their Annual Roast Beef Dinner on Palm Sunday, April 14th from 11:30 - 6:00 P.M., downstairs in the Parish Center.
Featuring tender sliced roast beef with all the fixings, and delicious homemade salads & desserts. Takeouts available too!
Elevator also available for handicap access.
Located at St Philip Neri Blessed Sacrament Parish, 8200 N 30th Street ()
- Sunday, Apr. 14th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
- “The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima”
- Presented by Eric W. Krelle
- 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
- Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
- The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Sunday, Apr. 28th, 2019:
- Notre Dame Sisters Annual Pork Dinner. (See details)
- Location: at St. Phillip Neri Activities Center
- 8200 N 30th St (30th & Mormon Street) (()).
- Time: 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
- Enjoy great Czech food, music, baked goods, and prize giveaways, all to benefit the Notre Dame Sisters' Retirement Fund! Carryout is available!
- Contact: Sr. Rosalee Burke, ND 402-455-2994* ext 103
- Wednesday, Apr. 24th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
- Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
- “The American Game”
- Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
- Bring your lunch and join us!
- If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
- The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
- Seating is limited to 20 participants
- Reservations Required
- Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
- Website: Douglas County Historical Society
- Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- May 2019
- Thursday, May 2nd – Saturday, 4th, 2019 (Thu-Fri-Sat):
- Florentine Players • 56th Annual Melodrama,
“Come on, Eileen” or “Charlie & The Barley Beer Factory”
- Ticket Prices: $10, Florentine Players (with active, paid membership), Groups of 8 or more: $8; available by mail, online, or at the door..
Doors open 6:00 P.M. (one hour before curtain).
Show starts at 7:00 P.M. Thu-Fri-Sat
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
Information: 531-600-8634
- Auditions for this show: Very Tentative:* February 10th & 11th (Sunday-Monday) – 7:00 P.M.
- Saturday, May 11th, 2019 at 4 P.M.-6 P.M. No second Sunday talk due to this event:
- Douglas County Historical Society – Standing Bear Commemoration Annual Standing Bear Commemoration:
- This year, we are honoring Chief Standing Bear through a variety books and stories told about his life. DCHS will host Stories of Standing Bear. There will be a panel discussion and book review of both adult and children books. More details to come!
- This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Please contact Douglas County Historical Society at 402.455.9990, or e-mail at members@douglascohistory.org.
- Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, General Crook House Museum, Lower Level
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 Street, #11B ()
- Thursday, May 9th – Saturday, 11th, 2019 (Thu-Fri-Sat):
- Florentine Players • 56th Annual Melodrama,
“Come on, Eileen” or “Charlie & The Barley Beer Factory”
- Ticket Prices: $10, Florentine Players (with active, paid membership), Groups of 8 or more: $8; available by mail, online, or at the door..
Doors open 6:00 P.M. (one hour before curtain).
Show starts at 7:00 P.M. Thu-Fri-Sat
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
Information: 531-600-8634
- Auditions for this show: Very Tentative:* February 10th & 11th (Sunday-Monday) – 7:00 P.M.
- Saturday, May 11th – Sunday, 12th, 2019 (2nd full weekend of May), 10 A.M. – ?:
- Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
- Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
- “Steps in Time: An Autobiography”
- Written by Fred Astaire and Foreword by Ginger Rogers
- Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
- Bring your lunch and join us!
- If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
- The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
- Seating is limited to 20 participants
- Reservations Required
- Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
- Website: Douglas County Historical Society
- Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- June 2019
- Saturday, Jun. 8th, 2019:
- Douglas County Historical Society:
- Frontier Dinner Series
As part of the 140th celebration of the General Crook House, DCHS is offering FOUR Frontier Dinners throughout the year. Choose your day and come learn about the history and restoration of the Crook House! The year is 1879 and Fort Omaha just built a fine Italianate style house, known as Quarters One, for its revered Army General and successful Plains Indian Fighter, General George Crook.
- Tickets Required
- $40 DCHS Members, $45 Non-Members
- Hours: 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, General Crook House Museum, Lower Level
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 Street, #11B ()
- Sunday, Jun. 9th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
- “The Center Mall”
- 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
- Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
- The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Wednesday, Jun. 26th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
- Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
- “Ahead of Their Time: The Story of the Omaha DePorres Club”
- Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
- Bring your lunch and join us!
- If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
- The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
- Seating is limited to 20 participants
- Reservations Required
- Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
- Website: Douglas County Historical Society
- Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- July 2019
- Sunday, Jul. 14th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
- “Tracking An Omaha Serial Killer, The Strange Case of Anthony Garcia”
- Presented by Henry J. Cordes
- 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
- Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
- The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Wednesday, Jul. 31st, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
- Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
- “We're Going to Need More Wine”
- Written by Gabrielle Union
- Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
- Bring your lunch and join us!
- If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
- The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
- Seating is limited to 20 participants
- Reservations Required
- Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
- Website: Douglas County Historical Society
- Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- August 2019
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Thursday, Aug. 1st – Sunday, 4th, 2019 (Thu-Fri-Sat-Sun):
- Douglas County Historical Society Garage Sale
Location: Florence (), Florence, NE
- Featuring tables of items including books, household items, collectibles, antiques and much more
- Open hours
- 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Thursday and Friday
- 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday
- Call 402-455-9990 for more details.
- Thursday, Aug. 1st – Saturday, 3rd, 2019 (Thu-Fri-Sat):
- Florentine Players – Annual Comedy Farce – (Ken Ludwig's) “Leading Ladies”
Ticket Prices: $10, Florentine Players (with active, paid membership), Groups of 8 or more: $8; available by mail, online, or at the door.
Information 531-600-8634
Reservations: 531-600-8634
Time: Fri-Sat: Doors open at 6:00 P.M.; show starts at 7:00 P.M.
Time: Sun: Doors open at 1:00 P.M.; show starts at 2:00 P.M.
Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- Auditions for this show: May 19th & 20th (Sunday 7:00 P.M.*) and (Monday 7:00 P.M.)
- Friday, Aug. 9th, 2019 (Fri):
- North Omaha Summer Arts – Arts Crawl –
Information 402-502-4669
Hours: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Starts at MCC Mule Barn Building #2, 5730 N. 30th Street. ()
- Saturday, Aug. 10th, 2019:
- Douglas County Historical Society:
- Frontier Dinner Series
As part of the 140th celebration of the General Crook House, DCHS is offering FOUR Frontier Dinners throughout the year. Choose your day and come learn about the history and restoration of the Crook House! The year is 1879 and Fort Omaha just built a fine Italianate style house, known as Quarters One, for its revered Army General and successful Plains Indian Fighter, General George Crook.
- Tickets Required
- $40 DCHS Members, $45 Non-Members
- Hours: 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, General Crook House Museum, Lower Level
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 Street, #11B ()
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Sunday, Aug. 18th, 2019 at 10 A.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Vintage Wheels at the Fort
(Date is confirmed but details are from previous years events)
- Douglas County Historical Society
is proud to be partnering with the Meadowlark Model A Ford Club and Baxter Ford to bring you another year of showcasing automobile history at Fort Omaha.
- Featuring pre-1965 cars, this FREE event is meant to be fun for the whole family. Last year's event welcomed over 70 vehicles to the Fort and this year's event is expected to draw an even bigger and more diverse crowd of classic cars.
- Transport yourself through time with rides around The Fort in a variety of vintage vehicles including: Model As, Model Ts, and many more. The chance to engage with automobile history like this doesn't come often, so don't miss your opportunity to step back into time. In addition to the cars, there will plenty of other activities to enjoy throughout the day.
- Past year entertainment has been provided with performances by the 1st Nebraska Volunteers Brass Band, Ed Svoboda's Red Raven Orchestra, Humanities Nebraska's Helen Waring-Johnson and the “Craoi na Tire” Irish Dancers. There will also be fun crafts for the whole family including patriotic pinwheels and an automobile assembly line to take home your own crafted car.
- The General Crook House Museum will be offering FREE admission to encourage visitors to visit the new interactive exhibit, Big Noise in the Heartland: Omaha Broadcasting. The Meadowlark Model A Ford Club will have lunch, drinks, and snacks available for purchase.
- Free and open to the public for the event and for the General Crook House Museum (located on the Fort)
- Details:
- Wednesday, Aug. 28th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
- Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
- “The Rhythm Boys of Omaha Central: High School Basketball at the '68 Racial Divide”
- Written by Steven Marantz
- Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
- Bring your lunch and join us!
- If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
- The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
- Seating is limited to 20 participants
- Reservations Required
- Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
- Website: Douglas County Historical Society
- Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- September 2019
- Sunday, Sep. 8th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
- “1919 Will Brown Lynching”
- “as told through Omaha Newspapers”
- Presented by Readers: DCHS Board members;
- 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
- Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
- The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Saturday, Sep. 14th, 2019:
- Douglas County Historical Society:
- Frontier Dinner Series
As part of the 140th celebration of the General Crook House, DCHS is offering FOUR Frontier Dinners throughout the year. Choose your day and come learn about the history and restoration of the Crook House! The year is 1879 and Fort Omaha just built a fine Italianate style house, known as Quarters One, for its revered Army General and successful Plains Indian Fighter, General George Crook.
- Tickets Required
- $40 DCHS Members, $45 Non-Members
- Hours: 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, General Crook House Museum, Lower Level
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 Street, #11B ()
- Saturday, Sep. 28th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-4 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Trolley Tour:
- “Trolley Tour - Farnam Street West”
- 2 P.M. downtown Omaha at _______________________
- Guests will receive parking information and more event details when they RSVP.
- Tentative: Ticket Prices: $20 for members; $25 for non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Wednesday, Sep. 25th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
- Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
- “Daughter of the Regiment”
- Written by Stephanie Grace Whitson
- Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
- Bring your lunch and join us!
- If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
- The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
- Seating is limited to 20 participants
- Reservations Required
- Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
- Website: Douglas County Historical Society
- Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- October 2019
- Saturday, Oct. 5th – Sunday, 6th, 2019:
- Sunday, Oct. 13th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
- “General George Crook, Farm boy to General a Unique Military Career”
- 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
- Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
- The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Tentative:* Sunday, Oct. 13th, 2019
- Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department: Annual Pancake Fundraiser
- Location: The Fire Barn
(12919 Ponca RD ()).
Time: 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
402-453-6656
- Sunday, Oct. 20th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-4 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Trolley Tour:
- “Trolley Tour Farnam Street East”
- 2 P.M. downtown Omaha at _______________________
- Guests will receive parking information and more event details when they RSVP.
- Tentative: Ticket Prices: $20 for members; $25 for non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
- Thursday, Oct. 17th – Saturday, 19th, 2019 (Thu-Fri-Sat) :
- Florentine Players – 2019 October – Florence Horror Show – Hint!
A Variety Show
- Ticket Prices: $10, Florentine Players (with active, paid membership), Groups of 8 or more: $8; available by mail, online, or at the door. (Reservations required).
- In past years:
- Dress for the occasion! (Hint: The Audience is part of the melodrama).
- Reservations: 531-600-8634
- Time: Doors open at 6:00 P.M.; show starts at 7:00 P.M.
- Located at Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- Auditions for this show:
August 18th & 19th (Sunday 7:00 P.M.*) and (Monday 7:00 P.M.)
- Wednesday, Oct. 30th, 2019 at 12 P.M.-1:30 P.M. (Last Wednesday of the month):
- Douglas County Historical Society Readers' Circle:
- “Pillars & Dreams: A History of the First Unitarian Church of Omaha”
- Written by Dave Richardson
- Time: 12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society
- General Crook House 5730 N. 30 St, #11A ()
- Bring your lunch and join us!
- If you are interested in participating in the Readers' Circle, please call 402-455-9990 ext. 100 or e-mail members@douglascohistory.org.
- The talk is $5 for DCHS members, $10 for non-members.
- Seating is limited to 20 participants
- Reservations Required
- Reservations and Information e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 x101
- Website: Douglas County Historical Society
- Readers' Circle will focus on authors from Douglas County. The club will meet monthly, at noon at the Crook House Museum. We have a casual and intimate roundtable discussion, where the audience has the opportunity to get up close and personal with the authors. Each program concludes with a book signing and time to meet one-on-one with the featured author.
- November 2019
- Sunday, Nov. 10th, 2019:
- Saturday, Nov. 16th, 2019:
- Breakfast with Santa
Location: Florence City Hall, 2864 State Street ()
- Photos with Santa (bring your own camera)
- Pancakes
- Time from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M.
- Admission: Free
- Saturday, Nov. 16th, 2019:
- Douglas County Historical Society - Gerald Dickens - A Christmas Carol
- Gerald Charles Dickens performs
- 2:00 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. at Douglas County Historical Society General Crook House Museum
- Address: 5730 N. 30 St, #11B ()
- Reservations Required
- Prices not currently known or set, but generally, Cost: $75 per person, ticket includes cocktails and hors d'oeuvres
- Reservations and Information: Phone: 402-455-9990 to purchase tickets to this performance.
- December 2019
- Sunday, Dec. 1st, 2019:
- Annual Bank Open House
Location: 8502 N. 30th at Mormon St., 8502 N. 30th St ()
- Coffee and Cocoa will be served.
- No reservation is required.
- The Bank of Florence will have open hours from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
- Come get your picture taken with Santa.
- (Yesterday) Sunday, Dec. 8th, 2019 at 2 P.M.-3 P.M.:
- Douglas County Historical Society Second Sunday Talk:
- “The Smell of Money”
- “South Omaha's Stockyard and Meat Packing Industry”
- Presented by Gary Kastrick
- 2 P.M. at Metropolitan Community College, Fort Omaha Campus, Building 10, Room 110
- Metropolitan Community College, 32nd & Sorenson Parkway Google Map
- The talk is free for DCHS members; A $5 donation is requested of non-members.
- Reservations are required. Please e-mail members@douglascohistory.org or call 402-455-9990 to reserve your spot.
Others
We rest and prepare for another year from January to early May, although there will be Florentine Players performances starting in January or February, and the Douglas County Historical Society will have monthly events. Check our Events page for details and final dates as we learn about them.
The Florence Days Newspaper (online version)
