The Overland Trail Museum was first opened in 1936. The original rock structure, designed to resemble a Fort, was a WPA project and displayed a small collection of pioneer artifacts, archaeological finds and head mounts of local animals. The original stone structure is now their front lobby and houses some of their oldest collections. The […]
We hope you will join us for our first 2024 History Café at the Overland Trail Museum, taking place on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 10:30 a.m. in the High Plains Education Center. This month our theme will be the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways. A short presentation in HPEC will be followed by a tour […]
Overland Trail Museum will offer something for everyone this holiday season. Here’s a look at what’s on tap. Child’s Christmas on the Prairie: Blue Santa will be at the museum for photographs on Saturday, Dec. 2, from noon to 3 p.m. Sponsored by Sterling Police Department and the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, the celebration will […]