Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum

Bess Streeter Aldrich House and Museum Hours for Guided Tours:
May-Oct.--Weds., Thurs., Sat. & Sun., 1-4 p.m. Nov.-Apr.-Sat. & Sun. 1-4 The Aldrich House is one block east of Hwy. 1 on F Street.

Elmwood is located on Nebraska Hwy. 1 in southeast Nebraska, just 40 minutes from Omaha (take Hwy. 50 south to Hwy. 1) or 20 minutes from Lincoln (take Hwy. 34 east to Hwy. 1). Want to get involved with the Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation? To become a member, call or write to: Aldrich Foundation, P.O. Box 167, Elmwood, NE 68349 and request a membership form. Forms are also available on our webs

ite, www.BessStreeterAldrich.org. Benefits of membership include receiving our twice-yearly newsletter and invitations to special events. Also, we’re always looking for volunteers to help out at the Aldrich House! Thanks for your support!

It's time to walk, crawl, fly or slither to the Bess Streeter Aldrich House for the Celebrating the Family Quilt Show. S...
06/18/2026

It's time to walk, crawl, fly or slither to the Bess Streeter Aldrich House for the Celebrating the Family Quilt Show. Six quilt guilds and several individuals have shared over 100 quilts for the display that continues until November 15 (Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4). Admission is $5.

Here Karyl Smith remembers those days when the kids were out on bug safari. Come see this quilt and the other beautiful works of art honoring the family and the country's 250th birthday.

Don't forget to pre-register for the watercolor painting class on Friday, June 19, at the Aldrich House. Designed for be...
06/15/2026

Don't forget to pre-register for the watercolor painting class on Friday, June 19, at the Aldrich House. Designed for beginners, age 8 to adult, there are two classes offered (9:30 to 12 or 1 to 3:30). Artisans will meet at the Aldrich House with our watercolor paints to capture the beauty of the flora and fauna at "The Elms." All supplies provided. The cost is $15.

The class on Monday is for leather tooling! Sign up soon.

Also attached is a list of other art classes offered at the Learning Center this summer and a picture of our successful macrame class from this morning.

Writing Camp campers figured out how to beat the heat by doing some writing sessions in the house. On day 3, they contin...
06/11/2026

Writing Camp campers figured out how to beat the heat by doing some writing sessions in the house. On day 3, they continued autobiography writing and started to color bobbleheads.

At the end of the day, they participated in readers' theater and ate a delicious snack (Many say snack is the best part of camp!) We thank Judy and Wayne Stohlmann for the snacks which were given in memory of Arnold and Charlotte Stohlmann.

Day 2 of Writing Camp is in the books. Students participated in an author scramble, met Mrs. Aldrich, and worked on thei...
06/10/2026

Day 2 of Writing Camp is in the books. Students participated in an author scramble, met Mrs. Aldrich, and worked on their autobiographical writing.

Writing Camp began today at the Aldrich House. Students beat the heat by participating in a scavenger hunt in the Aldric...
06/09/2026

Writing Camp began today at the Aldrich House. Students beat the heat by participating in a scavenger hunt in the Aldrich House and then brainstormed autobiography writing. They ended their day with readers' theater.

Perhaps you and/or your kids can't commit a week to an Aldrich Camp. Here are some day camp alternatives being offered a...
06/07/2026

Perhaps you and/or your kids can't commit a week to an Aldrich Camp. Here are some day camp alternatives being offered at the local Elmwood Cultural Arts & Learning Center this summer.

Writing Camp at the Aldrich House starts Monday, June 8 and continues through June 11. Follow the QR code to sign up!
06/07/2026

Writing Camp at the Aldrich House starts Monday, June 8 and continues through June 11. Follow the QR code to sign up!

Sunday--today's the day! We hope to see you at the Aldrich House's Summer Social: free music, award presentations and ic...
06/07/2026

Sunday--today's the day! We hope to see you at the Aldrich House's Summer Social: free music, award presentations and ice cream social. The details are highlighted on the attached flyer.

The new exhibit at the Aldrich House is coming soon! Make plans now to visit a quilt show entitled "Celebrating the Fami...
06/01/2026

The new exhibit at the Aldrich House is coming soon! Make plans now to visit a quilt show entitled "Celebrating the Family." Beginning June 17 and continuing through November 15, the Aldrich House will be decorated with quilts that honor the family and the our nation's 250th birthday. You also don't want to miss the spectacular Nebraska Quilt Guild's "Soaring through the Years" quilt which will be on display from June 21 to July 11. Yes, we will be open on July 4, 1 to 4!

The Let the Games Begin Exhibit at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House ends June 14. Come learn about Mrs Aldrich and the hi...
05/30/2026

The Let the Games Begin Exhibit at the Bess Streeter Aldrich House ends June 14. Come learn about Mrs Aldrich and the history of some of your favorite games! We are open on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4.

Address

204 East F Street/PO Box 167
Elmwood, NE
68349

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+14029943855

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