Punch your ticket and hit the streets for a trip back in Omaha in the late 1800's! Seekers of the romanticized West would be advised to keep on moving. This is raw, unfiltered history!
The Gritty City
"The Gritty City" tour will take visitors through downtown Omaha, pointing out several historic locations, including the former site of Madame Anna Wilson's home, The Brandeis Building, and the Paxton Hotel, all the while highlighting the impact of noted individuals and events in our city's sometimes turbulent history.
Millionaires & Mansions
"Millionaires & Mansions" will explore Omaha's Gold Coast and Cathedral neighborhoods, where the entrepreneurs of early Omaha built their opulent homes. The tour will visit the former homes of influential Omahans such as Arthur Metz, Louis Nash, Sam Mercer, George Joslyn, and Arthur and Zerlina Brandeis, noting their contributions to the growth of the city.
The Magic City
"The Magic City" will focus on the growth of South Omaha. South Omaha was founded in 1884 along with the creation of the Union Stockyards. By 1890, South Omaha was the fastest growing city in the country, earning the nickname, "The Magic City." Waves of immigrants flocked to the community to carve out a new life while working in the packinghouses, breweries, smelting plants, and other businesses that grew from the area. This patchwork of cultures has given South Omaha a truly unique history.
From Expositions to Jazz Musicians: Exploring North Omaha's Heritage
North Omaha was a diverse and vibrant community in Omaha's early years'. Businesses flourished along 24th street well into the 1950's and stately homes, park and jazz halls made this area a cultural center of Omaha. North Pmaha was also the location of the Trans-Mississippi Exposition of 1898, a celebration of technology designed to show that life was civilized west of the Mississippi River and Florence, the Mormon settlement of the 1840's. Take a trip through this historic and influential area of Omaha!
Click Here for the 2010 River City History Tours Schedule
*Note Red type on schedule designates Lunch Tour
Cost is $10 for museum members, $15 for non-members. Tour and lunch is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
For Registration call Brittany at 402.444.5071 or e-mail at bkneip@durhammuseum.org