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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

2nd Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410 USA

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“an elegant 52-room neocolonial mansion”

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park is the original home of the Morton family. It was here in 1872 that the idea for the first Arbor Day began — as a way to encourage people everywhere to plant trees so desperately needed. On the first Arbor Day, nearly 1 million trees were planted in Nebraska.

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Arbor Day originated in Nebraska City. In the historic Arbor Park, you will find the Morton Mansion. It is American historic preservation at its best. And, a glimpse of Nebraska history. Joy... Read more

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This is a great little stop whether you are planning to stay at the Lied Lodge for the weekend or just stopping in for an afternoon. There are beautiful, well-kept grounds all around if you're a... Read more

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Arbor Day is perhaps the least cared-about American holiday. It makes much more sense if in the 1850s you dragged your family westward and found nothing but sod to build houses out of and a bunch... Read more

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

2nd Avenue
Nebraska City, Nebraska
68410 USA
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