Washington County Historical Association facts for kids
The Washington County Historical Association, or WCHA, helps protect old items and stories from the past. It wants people to understand history and use what they learn to make their lives better. The WCHA is located in the Washington County Historical Museum at 102 North 14th Street in Fort Calhoun, Nebraska.
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Washington County History Museum
The Washington County Historical Museum is the oldest county museum in Nebraska. It has many interesting things from the area's past. Julie Ashton is the museum's executive director, and Faith Norwood is the museum curator, which means she takes care of the collections.
What You Can Discover Inside
The museum is full of artifacts, which are old items made by people. You can find things from local Native American tribes. There are also items from nearby Fort Atkinson, an important historical fort. The museum also shows how early settlers lived. You can even find information about family histories, called genealogical information.
Other Historic Places
The WCHA also owns other important historical buildings. One is the Frahm House, located at 15th and Madison Streets in Fort Calhoun. Another is the Fontanelle Township Hall in Fontanelle. This hall is in the western part of Washington County. These places help tell the story of the area.
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