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Henderson
Sun Theatre shows the latest releases on three screens. 427 N. Lincoln. (402) 362-7469
Captain Red Beard’s Cafe serves fresh brewed coffee drinks, smoothies and fresh pastries downtown. 600 Grant Ave. (402) 745-6073
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Henderson traces its founding to 1874 when a group of Mennonite immigrants traveled by rail from New York to Nebraska. Those 35 families lived together that first winter. Their shelter was the 20-by-80-foot immigrant house built for them by the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad.
Homes, barns, farms, and the town went up when spring arrived.
Today, around 1,000 residents are proud to call this farming community their home. They celebrate their roots at Mennonite Heritage Park and Museum with a replica of the immigrant house, a country church and a 1911 barn.
Mennonite Heritage Park is home to the annual Heritage Day where visitors have fun on wagon rides and watch demonstrations of chores from the old days. Homemade apple cider and fresh baked bread is reason enough to attend. There also is a visitor center, and the gift shop sells local crafts and souvenirs at the park. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday, May 1-Sept. 30. 720 Rd. B. (402) 723-5694
Having fun and honoring heritage continues during Henderson Community Days in July. The celebration includes old-fashioned games, softball and volleyball tournaments, craft fair, kid’s camp, food vendors and live entertainment. (402) 723-4228. At 55 acres, Lakeview Park is Henderson’s largest park. Located on the southwest side of town, a mile-long sidewalk surrounds the park’s lake where anglers can catch largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Mature trees add plenty of shade to this popular destination. (402) 723-5782
With a playground and band shell, Henderson’s Downtown City Park is a popular picnic spot This also is the site of the Farmers Market, East of Main Street. June-August, Tuesdays, 5-7 p.m. (402) 723-5782
The Henderson Sports Complex on the west side of Henderson is home to summer softball and baseball leagues, T-ball and community events. (402) 723-5782
The Henderson Aquatic Center is located at Lakeview Park. The heated pool, diving boards, slides and diving are open Memorial Day weekend through mid-August. 1100 Birch St.
Explore ancient Rome, the Near East and much more. Special Bible exhibit shares the story of scripture from scroll to modern translations. Children’s interactive Little Kingdom now opened!
ADMISSION IS FREE Open Tues-Fri, 1 - 5 pm Call for group tours.
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HENDERSON
LOCATED IN YORK COUNTY TAKE I-80 EXIT 342
Home of Henderson Mennonite Heritage Park Open Memorial Day-Labor Day Tues-Sat, 1-4 pm or by appointment 1.5 miles south of Exit 342 Henderson Community Days July 8-10 Heritage Day Sept. 10 Farmers Market June 7- Aug. 9 Tues | 5-7 pm
claytonmuseumofancienthistory.org
402-363-5748 • 1125 E 8th St • York
Paid for in part by a grant from the York County Visitors Bureau
at York College, Nebraska
