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Stuhr Museum named “ Best Living History Museum” by True West Magazine

GRAND ISLAND, STUHR MUSEUM — In the May issue of True West Magazine, Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer in Grand Island earned the distinction “Best Living History Museum,” of 2007.

Joe Black, executive director of Stuhr Museum, said the museum is sincerely humbled by the honor, which comes from the recommendations of travel writers who have visited the museum. This is the first year True West, a magazine which deals with live and legends of the wild west, has given awards. Other winners named in the issue include the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, the Museum of the American West and The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

In the article “Top 10 Western Museums of 2007,” Stuhr is described as “more than buildings (better than 100 of them, including Henry Fonda’s restored birthplace) and prairie (200 acres),” which offers “events for everyone,” including classes and special activities. The museum’s re-creation of an1890s Railroad Town also drew notice. Outdoor exhibits including Railroad Town open to the public on May 1.

The article, which hits news stands April 3, also mentions the Kirschke House Bed and Breakfast, the Blue Moon Coffee Company and the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway on Highway 2 from Grand Island to Alliance as points of interest for western enthusiasts visiting the area.

Over the years, Stuhr Museum has been awarded a slew of regional and national awards, including “One of the Top 10 Places to Relive America’s Past,” by Good Housekeeping Magazine, the “Outstanding Tourism Entity,” by the State of Nebraska in 2005 and the Don Nelson Service Award by The Groundwater Festival.