Juli Burney – Thursday, September 29th- 7pm
Thursday, September 29 @ 7pmPresenting "Those who laugh, last!"Tickets $10 For more information, ca…
Beer & Bacon – Saturday, October 8th- 6pm
Saturday, October 8th @ 6-10pmHave you ever had Bacon Ice Cream? Enjoy a buffet of ALL FOODS BACON a…
Friend Historical Society Receives Grant Approval Notice!
On June 17, 2022, the Friend Historical Society received notice from the NE Department of Economic D…
Annual Gala- Saturday, April 2nd @ 5:30 PM
Join Us in the 136-year-old Warren Building for our annual fundraiser!Reservations are required by S…
Comedy Night March 24th @7PM
Stand Up for the Arts! A Night of Comedy to Benefit the Friend Historical SocietyTickets $20 – Limit…
Chef Darin Sehnert’s Cooking Class- Friday, March 4th @ 11:00 AM
Join us in the San Carol Room Friday, March 4th @ 11:00AM for the class, followed by lunch prepared …
Milligan Czech Brass Band- March 6th @ 3PM
Band starts at 3:00 PM Czech Meal starts at 5:00 PMTickets $20 at the Door $15 if reservation is mad…
Help Us “Move Up” to the Opera House Renovation!
We need your help to restore this National Treasure! The Friend Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) ma…
Ladies Luncheon-November 13th @ 11:30AM
Saturday, November 13th Doors Open @ 11:30AM Tickets $25 Come join us for a delicious meal and live …
Pour House Wine Tasting- November 19th @ 6:00PM
Come sample a variety of wine and find your next favorite! $15 for 5 tastings including some cheese …
6th Annual Beer & Bacon
Saturday, August 21st, 20216:00PM – 10:00PM San Carlo Room, Friend, NE $25 Advance Tickets ava…
150 Celebration- Event Schedule!
We hope you can join us 4th of July weekend to celebrate Friend’s 150th Anniversary! We have a…
Journal Star Article about the Opera House Renovation Released!
Margaret Reist wrote an article in the Journal Star about the Warren Opera House renovation that ran…
2021 Golf Tournament
Our first annual golf tournament was a huge success! Thank you for everyone who came out to play, do…
Talk Derby To Me – May 1st, 2021
It’s the 147th run for the roses!Doors Open @ 11:00 AMTickets- $25The San Carlo Room511 2nd StreetFr…
Greg Holdren Lecture – Sunday, March 21, 2021
Greg Holdren has been a 40+ year resident of Friend, NE. During this time he retired from teaching a…
UPDATES!
The Warren Building was completed in the 1880s. Keeping the building in good repair is essential to …
Mardi Gras Celebration
Please RSVP on the Facebook Event HERE by February 5th, 2021Or Call for reservations 402-947-2293Fre…
“Talk Derby to Me” May 5th @ 11:00AM -San Carlo Room
It’s the 145th Run for the Roses Presented by H.A.T.S. & Friend Historical Society Tickets…
Yourk College Traveling Children’s Theater on April 14, 2019 @3:00PM
The Friend Historical Society is presenting the Yourk College Traveling Children’s Theater on …
Come Meet Friend’s Newest VIPs!
Come to meet Friend’s newest VIPs Mayor Judith Knoke, Chief of Police Shawn Gray and Police Of…
UNL OPERA’s “THE TENDER LAND” Goes on Tour!
COMING TO FRIEND FEBRUARY 27th! After the February 22 & 24 weekend run in Kimball Recital Hall i…
Friend Historical Society’s Fundraiser Tea!
Check out what’s happening in Friend, on Saturday, November 3rd The Society is hosting the eve…
Community
The Friend Historical Society is constantly evolving to meet not only the original mission of restor…
Eclipse Party
Total Eclipse Party hosted by Friend Historical Society
Founder of Friend
Charles E Friend founder of Friend