About Us
Welcome to the Friend Historical Society
On Second Street Where Friends Meet
Our Mission
In the renovated Warren Opera
House Building, we.....
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provide a community gathering place,
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present educational, cultural, and historical experiences and
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produce economic benefit.
Board of Directors
Mary Ann Losh
President
Terry O'Neel
Vice President
Pam Hromadka
Treasurer
Deb Polacek
Secretary
Sarah Yokel
Ginny Farrar
Preston Meints
Will Yokel
Chere Tuttle
Harold Janda
Annual Reports
News
Nebraska Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery and Investment Act Grant
On June 17, the Friend Historical Society received notice from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development that its application, submitted in July 2021, for the Nebraska Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery and Investment Act Grant, has been approved in the amount of $300,000. A local match of $300,000 was raised.
NE Dept of Economic Development
On December 28, 2023 the Friend Historical Society (FHS) was notified the grant application submitted in partnership with the City of Friend was approved. The grant amount from the NE Dept of Economic Development was $400,000 and with the required match raised by the FHS of $100,000 makes a total of $500,000. This addition when completed will provide ADA accommodations. These accommodations include a south entrance, parking and an elevator to enter the second floor-Opera House.