Patty Tomlison, left, of North Platte, and Stacy Schwartz, executive director of The Archway, donned pioneer costumes to staff The Trailhead, where children who crossed the mythical California Trail were rewarded with prizes.
Jessica Hoss, a greeter at The Archway, told the true story of Sallie Hester, who traveled across the Great Plains from Indiana to California in 1849-50.
Attendees choose a prize Saturday after completing the mythical California Trail. From left are Brittany Tollman; her son Henry Klotz, 9, (blue shirt, partially hidden); Nora Heater, 6; her father Jason; and her brother Peyton, 10.
MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB
The American Automobile Experience displayed this classic pickup. A stuffed dog is sitting in the passenger seat.
MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB
Charlotte Gellatly, 6, a pupil at Windy Hills Elementary, enjoyed a pony ride. She's the daughter of Christie and Grant Gellatly.
MARY JANE SKALA, KEARNEY HUB
Mitch O'Neill of Kearney sings with the 1733 Kearney Area Barbershop Chorus. Members performed in red, white and blue shirts.
Patty Tomlison, left, of North Platte, and Stacy Schwartz, executive director of The Archway, donned pioneer costumes to staff The Trailhead, where children who crossed the mythical California Trail were rewarded with prizes.
Attendees choose a prize Saturday after completing the mythical California Trail. From left are Brittany Tollman; her son Henry Klotz, 9, (blue shirt, partially hidden); Nora Heater, 6; her father Jason; and her brother Peyton, 10.
Jessica Hoss, a greeter at The Archway, told the true story of Sallie Hester, who traveled across the Great Plains from Indiana to California in 1849-50.
