Sunday, September 8th, 2024 Learn how Columbus, NE born Andrew Higgins happened to invent and manufacture the landing craft needed for...

Saturday, August 10th, 2024 Bacon Featured Buffet, Beer – $2 Draws from Nebraska Brewery, and Music! Buy tickets in advance for $30 or...

Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 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. The grant provides funding for the “first phase” of the South addition to the Warren Building. This addition when completed will provide ADA ac

Monday-Friday, June 3rd-7th, 2024 “Have you ever wondered what happened to Cinderella after the ball?”Join us in the San Carlo Room for a...

Saturday, May 4th, 2024 Tickets: $30 must be purchased by April 21st Hors D’oeuvres, Derby Drinks, & coffee availableBrowse & shop the...

Saturday, April 6th, 2024 We’re Moving Up Our – 2024 View!! The Friend Historical Society invites you to join us as we celebrate moving...

Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 Free Concert Pork Sandwiches & Coleslaw will be available! – Free will donation

Saturday, February 10th, 2024 Homemade soup at 6pm Music & Dancing at 7pm

Sunday, January 28th, 2024 Come listen to this barbershop chorus in the San Carlo Room! Free will donations to the Friend Historical...

Sunday, December 17th, 2023 Join us for Christmas music by the Milligan Czech Brass Band and cookies!

Sunday, November 19th, 2023 Clay will share how a small-town boy from Ashland, NE made his dreams come true. The whole family will enjoy...

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Sunday, September 10th, 2023 A rare opportunity is coming to Friend! Vit Horejs is bringing century-old, hand-carved, marionettes for a...

Monday, July 31st, 2023 Thank you to all who attended, bid, donated auction items and helped in so many ways to make this year’s Gala a...

Sunday, November 6th, 2022 Sunday, November 6th @ 2pm Learn about a group who helped settle Saline County. Phil Weber will share his...

Thursday, October 27th, 2022 Comedian Pat Hazell- declared by showtime as one the five funniest people in America! Join us in the San...

Saturday, October 8th, 2022 Have you ever had Bacon Ice Cream? Enjoy a buffet of ALL FOODS BACON and $1 Beers. Music by Big Daddy Caleb &...

Thursday, September 29th, 2022 Thursday, September 29th @ 7pm Presenting “Those who laugh, last!” Tickets $10 For more information

Friday, June 24, 2022 On June 17, 2022, the Friend Historical Society received notice from the NE Department of Economic Development that...

Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 We’re Moving Up! The Friend Historical Society asks you to join us as we celebrate the next phase of renovation...