10/06/2026
In spite of rain and rivers rising, History and Tourism Day was a great success! This day always centers on the idea that a great place to live is a great place to visit.
The class explored Auburn’s historical tourism assets through a scavenger hunt and learned about recreational tourism in Peru and the region from the General Manager of the Nemaha Natural Resources District (NRD), Kyle Hauschild. They toured some of Brownville’s greatest arts, cultural & historical assets with guides Peggy Groff and Steve Woerth (shout out to the Brownville Fine Arts Association, Schoolhouse Gallery, Brownville Creative District, FlatWater Folk Art Museum, Brownville Education Center for Arts and Humanities, Meriwether Lewis Foundation, and so many other volunteer-driven organizations for their hard work making Brownville a must-see!)
The day ended with an example of “hidden gem” tourism…a lovely visit with Executive Director Debbie Bruggeman while exploring the grounds of beautiful Coryell Park. Nemaha County is a great place to live and a great place to visit!