Hall County Historical Society

09/16/2025

The marker was sponsored by the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, which also celebrated it's 65th anniversary at the event.

09/14/2025

We are excited to celebrate Grand Island's native son and Hollywood legend, Henry Fonda, on September 26-27 during the Henry Fonda Film Festival at The Grand Theatre.

$20 punch cards, which provide 1 admission to each of the 5 films, can be purchased in advance at Howard's Jewelry or Coney Island in downtown Grand Island or at www.hallnehistory.com/store Tickets purchased at the door the day of the show are $5 for each show.

09/13/2025

What do these two Hollywood giants have in common, other than legendary careers in the entertainment industry? If you need a hint, click on the clip below and go to the 8:13 mark.

Check back tomorrow for an exciting announcement from HCHS and The Grand Theatre!

Dick Cavett interviews Oscar winner Henry Fonda about which of his own movies he would pick if he could only save four as well as the recent Oscar success of...

09/12/2025

We are so grateful for all Greater Grand Island Community Foundation has done for HCHS and our community. Congratulations on your 65th anniversary!

09/12/2025

Join us at 10am this morning at L.E. Ray park as we recall the devastation of the 1967 flood, remember the resiliency of the community, and recognize the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation who have been helping lift up and grow our community for 65 years.

09/09/2025

We have a big weekend coming up and hope to see you at one (or more) of the following events:

Friday, September 12 at 10 am – Join us at City of Grand Island L.E. Ray Park for the dedication of the “Grand Island 1967 Flood” Nebraska State Historical Society marker. This marker was sponsored by the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation, who are celebrating their 65th anniversary supporting our community. This is a free event and open to the public.

Saturday, September 13 at 11:30 am – Bygone Book Club: A Lost Lady by Willa Cather, led by Sue Clement will be held at the Grand Island Public Library. This is a free event and open to the public.

Sunday, September 14 at 2 pm – The 25-26 Voices of the Past season kicks off at Burlington Station with “Grand Island’s Oldest Law Firm” presented by Ron Depue with Wolf, McDermott, Depue, Sabott, Butz, Porto & Fowles. The firm was founded 140 years ago by Ralph Horth and Charles Ryan. This event is free to HCHS members and $5 for non-members.

08/29/2025

Head over to Doniphan to check out their new (1887 Fire) and newly reinstalled (St. Joseph RR) historical markers.

08/18/2025

We are excited to share the Abbott story!

08/15/2025

The Stolley Summer Kitchen is getting painted.

08/13/2025

Join us this Saturday (August 16) at 11:30am at the Grand Island Public Library as we kick off our 5th season of Bygone Book Club with “The Man From Worms” the inspiring story of Fred Bosselman with a very special facilitator leading the discussion, his daughter Barbara Graves.

A list of all of the books for our 5th season can be picked up at the Grand Island Public Library or found on our website: https://www.hallnehistory.com/events.html

08/12/2025

We are getting a new roof on the Stolley house today. The Nebraska State Home Builders Association is doing this project.

08/12/2025

The summer kitchen is progressing fast. Three walls are up and the fourth willow up soon. The Nebraska State Home Builders Association members are fantastic builders.