From Past to Present: Grand Re-Opening of 154-Year-Old Landmark is A Success!
After 12 years of planning and construction, the historical society unveiled the Weeping Water Academy Social Hall & Thomas W. Meeske Genealogy Center on Limestone Day, June 29, 2024. The building features a new exhibit showing the fascinating history behind the 154-year-old landmark which housed the Weeping Water Academy from 1886 to 1914 and later the city’s library. Honoring the history of music education in the Academy, Humanities Nebraska speaker Mike McCracken presented American Roots and the Resophonic Guitar to over 40 guests, who had the opportunity to hear first-hand how the instrument shaped history within several genres, including Rock and Roll, Blues, Jazz, Hawaiian, and Country.
The new Memorial Brick Garden has also been installed near the entrance. Thank you to everyone who purchased a brick to help us open of the Academy.
Guest are invited to explore your family history in the Thomas W. Meeske Genealogy Center, which will feature area family records, photos, yearbooks, and more resources in the near future. The Weeping Water Academy Social Hall is available to the public as a place to gather for meetings, receptions, corporate, family, and community events.
Paving the way for preservation.
The memorial brick garden has been installed near the entrance of the building. Thank you to everyone who has purchased a brick. Your contribution helped us in our efforts to preserve this historic site and reopen it to the public. However, we had a lot of unexpected expenses and there is still work to be done.
The historical society once again invites the public to leave a lasting legacy by purchasing an engraved brick to be added to the brick garden. Have a brick engraved to honor a special person or group, or provide a lasting memory to a loved one. Your purchase will help fund ongoing expenses associated with upkeep and preservation of the building and help us continue our efforts to preserve this important part of Weeping Water's history.
Order Deadline: October 7, 2024
It’s not too late to add a brick!
Our museums and exhibits are currently only open by appointment. Schedule an appointment here:
The Weeping Water Valley Historical Society (WWVHS) recently celebrated 50 years of preserving the history of the Weeping Water Valley. We invite you to visit the museum for a unique glimpse into the past. The four-building complex includes an 1866 house, turn-of-the-century doctor’s office, pioneer and archaeological displays, and Memory Lane Museum which features a diorama showing the hustle and bustle of pre-1930s main street.
