Join NSHSF for our Two-Day Lewis and Clark Trailhead Tour!

Experience 400 miles of history in the northeastern corner of Nebraska, with Dr. Sara Crook and NSHSF as your guide!

Our two-day experience, held Sept. 30 to Oct. 1, will take you along a portion of Lewis and Clark’s historic journey in Nebraska. Along the way, enjoy a wealth of historical sites and enjoy delicious meals at local restaurants, breweries and wineries.

The all-inclusive cost for two days is $495 per person for double occupancy, and $575 per person for single occupancy.

Tour Led by Dr Sara Crook

Dr. Sara Crook retired as Professor Emeritus in 2022 from Peru State College after teaching there for 38 years. She has been an avid promoter of Nebraska, its people, and its history through extensive involvement in numerous organizations including History Nebraska, Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, Humanities Nebraska, Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission, Nebraska Sesquicentennial Foundation, and the Nebraska Sesquicentennial Commission.

 Her love of Nebraska led her to co-create for Peru State College a college credit tour program called “Trails and Tales” that ran numerous tours from 1996-2016. She has won several teaching awards including the Nebraska State College’s “Excellence in Teaching Award.” Now in retirement, Dr. Crook is eager to continue to share her love of our state through tours sponsored by the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation.  

Day One Attractions

  • Depart from Lincoln
  • Tour Washington County Museum
  • Tour Historic Vryant House
  • Lunch at West Point Brewing Co.
  • Tour John. G. Neihardt Historic Site
  • Tour Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte Center
  • Visit the Channeling of the Missouri River
  • Visit Gavins Point Dam
  • Dinner at CJ’s at the Lake
  • Hotel – Hartingdon Cobblestone Inn & Suites

Day Two Attractions

  • Tour Niobrara Museum
  • Drive Through Tour of Niobrara State Park
  • Tour Neligh Mill Historic Site
  • Lunch at Black Cow Fat Pig Pub & Steak
  • Tour Genoa Indian School
  • Dinner at Junto Winery
  • Return to Lincoln

Purchase tickets here or mail a check to the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, 1201 Lincoln Mall, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68508.