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.
