Little Rock, AR: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

______________________ FREE HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *Museum shows displays on Arkansas African American history. *Free parking is available west of the building and on Arch Street. LOCATION: 501 W. Ninth St Little Rock, Arkansas PHONE: (501) 683-3593 WEBSITE: Mosaic Templars Cultural Center

Little Rock, AR: Central High Museum and Visitor Center (1957 Desegregation in Schools)

______________________ FREE HOURS: Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. NOTES: *Museum has displays about desegregation of schools in 1957 and the 9 students (the Little Rock 9) who experienced the process of desegregation. *The site does offer the National Parks’ Jr Ranger … Continue reading

Rapid City, SD: Museum of the American Bison

FREE HOURS: May 30 – September 30 Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. October 1 – May 29 Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTES: *There is a dig box where kids can dig to find bison bones. *Check out the table to learn about animal … Continue reading

Gothenburg, NE: Pony Express Station

______________________ FREE HOURS: Summer Hours Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. May & September Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. April & October Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NOTES: *I don’t think they have heat in the building. So depending on weather they may be closed during the above … Continue reading

North Platte, NE: Fort Cody Trading Post

______________________ FREE unless you buy souvenirs HOURS: Summer Hours Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Labor Day – Memorial Day Monday – Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Years Day NOTES: *Gift shop filled with a huge variety … Continue reading