Schedule of Events

• ​​May 1st to Sept. 30th - WanderNebraska 2025.  Visit sites across the state and win prizes!
• May 17th to Sept. 1st - Blue Star Museums begins: Free admission for active military and their families through Labor Day!​
• July 16th at 11:30am - Quilts of Valor Lunch and Learn with Yvonne Goodman. RSVP requested. 
• July 29th at 10am - Pioneer Paperbacks Book Club at Sump Memorial Library. All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy.
  
• August 21st at 4pm-7pm: Quilt Show Wine & Walk.​ $10 per person. Reserve your spot today!
• August 1st to September 27th - Sarpy County Museum's Annual Quilt Show. 
• September 26th at 7:30am - Sarpy County Historical Society's 5th Annual Golf Tournament.

To display a quilt at the Annual Quilt Show, open and print this -> form and bring it to the museum with your quilt July 15th-26th. Or, click here to fill out a Google Form Online.

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Join us for a special evening at the museum during our Annual Quilt Show!
     Enjoy a glass of wine and light refreshments as you stroll through the exhibit, taking in the artistry and stories behind each quilt.
     It's the perfect mix of history, hospitality, and handmade beauty. Bring a friend, meet some of the makers, and help us celebrate the creativity woven into every stitch!  Admission is $10 per person.  

​The Pioneer Paperbacks Book Club is inspired by the Sautter Farmhouse and Portal Schoolhouse next to the Sump Memorial Library. The book club discusses pioneer-era and prairie-themed books by Willa Cather and friends. It meets the last Tuesday of every month at the Sump Memorial Library. Books are provided by the library and can be picked up at the Sump front desk. You do not need to be a Papillion resident to participate in the book club. ​Contact Shelby at [email protected] for more information. Upcoming book club meetings:
July 29th at 10am: All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
August 26th at 10am: Local Wonders by Ted Kooser
September 30th at 10am: A Lost Lady by Willa Cather

The museum's annual golf tournament is teeing off, and we need YOU to make it a smashing success.  
We're not just looking for golfers; we're looking for partners in preserving our local history!  Your support, whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-time putter, will directly fuel our mission to keep the stories of Sarpy County alive. 
Here's how you can help:

• Become a Sponsor - Shine as a supporter and get your name out there.
• Donate a raffle item - Give golfers a chance to win something amazing and get your business noticed. 
• Join us on the Course - Play a round, network, and enjoy a day of fun while supporting a great cause!
• Donate Swag - Boost brand awareness by donating items for swag bags!
• Volunteer - Assist with a variety of tasks such as: Set up, Check-in, Raffle tickets/prizes, Hole-in-one contest, Lunch station, and Clean-up.   
  Go to Golf Tournament Registration page.

The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation's program WanderNebraska will run May 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025. The program highlights over 210 unique sites across Nebraska. Prizes are awarded based on how many places you vist!  ​Visit WanderNebraska.com to access a digital booklet or request a physical booklet.    

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