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Dedicated to preserving and publicizing the history of
Dakota County, Nebraska. Dakota County Nebraska History

The Society is dedicated to the preservation and publicizing of the history of Dakota County Nebraska.

11/04/2026

🎄 We want to give a BIG thank-you to our Christmas decorating crew! 🎄We'll be sharing our gratitude for our volunteers over the next few days.

Our decorator volunteers have been busy making the O’Connor House and Museum Grounds look absolutely wonderful for the upcoming 40th Annual Christmas Open House Tours!

You brought the creativity, the decorations, and the Christmas spirit. We’re pretty sure the house is feeling very fancy right about now. 😉

We appreciate every bit of time and effort you’ve put into making this happen.
You’re the best!

And this is just the beginning! More of our decorating crew coming soon! 🎄

11/03/2026

There’s just something about Christmas in an old home that feels a little timeless.

The decorations change.

The people change.

The years change.

But the feeling of gathering together for Christmas has a way of sticking around.

Come visit the O’Connor House this weekend!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 & 8 1 – 4 PM
And SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & 15 1 – 4 PM

FREE ADMISSION (Donations are greatly appreciated!)

The Combs School and Antique Farm Equipment Museum are also open for tours! There’s something for everyone!

📍2470 Blyburg Rd, Homer, NE

11/02/2026

Not everything needs to be new to be beautiful.

Sometimes the old things have the best stories.

That's one of the things we love about the O’Connor House, and one of the reasons we enjoy opening its doors at Christmas.

Come see it this weekend!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 & 8 1 – 4 PM
And SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & 15 1 – 4 PM

FREE ADMISSION (Donations are greatly appreciated!)

The Combs School, Museum, and Machine Shed are also open for tours! There’s something for everyone!

📍2470 Blyburg Rd, Homer, NE

11/01/2026

We Have A MUSEUM. You Have Free Time. Let's Talk!

Okay, so maybe you don't have that much free time. But if you can spare an afternoon, we'd sure appreciate the help!

We're looking for volunteers to help out in our Museum and Machine Shed during the O’Connor House Christmas Tours!

Come help us show visitors the old tractors, farm equipment, and household items that tell the story of farm life from years gone by.

Sat & Sun, November 7 & 8
Sat & Sun, November 14 & 15
1–4 PM each day

Click the link to sign up!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BACAE2BA5FCC61-65603183-welcome

11/01/2026

🎄The O’Connor House is getting ready for Christmas! 🎄

Come see what we’ve been up to!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 & 8 1 – 4 PM
And SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & 15 1 – 4 PM

FREE ADMISSION (Donations are greatly appreciated!)

The Combs School, Museum, and Machine Shed are also open for tours! There’s something for everyone!

📍2470 Blyburg Rd, Homer, NE

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from the Dakota County Historical Society!

10/31/2026

🎃Happy Halloween from the Dakota County Historical Society!! 🎃

Hope your day is full of treats, your candy bowl never runs empty, and no ghosts haunt your house! Unless they’re friendly. Or bring snacks. 👻

Have a spooktacular Halloween! 🕷

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10/30/2026

Four afternoons.

One historic house.

A whole lot of Christmas!

O’Connor House Christmas Tours!!🎄

We hope you'll stop by!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 & 8 1 – 4 PM
And SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & 15 1 – 4 PM

FREE ADMISSION (Donations are greatly appreciated!)

Stop by The Combs School, Museum, and Machine Shed while you’re here! There’s something for everyone at the O’Connor House Christmas Tours!

📍2470 Blyburg Rd, Homer, NE

10/29/2026

Appreciate Old Machinery?

There's something about an old tractor that just deserves a second look.

If you're the kind of person who enjoys old farm equipment, tools, and the things our grandparents used every day, we have a spot for you!

We're looking for volunteers for the Museum and Machine Shed during the O’Connor House Christmas Tours!

Sat & Sun, November 7 & 8
Sat & Sun, November 14 & 15
1–4 PM each day

Come join us! Click the link to sign up. 🚜

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BACAE2BA5FCC61-65603183-welcome

10/28/2026

We're getting closer! 🎄

The decorations are coming out, the rooms are taking shape, and the O’Connor House is getting ready to welcome visitors!

🎁SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7 & 8 1 – 4 PM
🎁And SATURDAY & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 & 15 1 – 4 PM

FREE ADMISSION (Donations are greatly appreciated!)

Don’t forget to stop by The Combs School, Museum, and Machine Shed while you’re here! There’s something for everyone at the O’Connor House Christmas Tours!

📍2470 Blyburg Rd, Homer, NE

Address

P O Box 971
Dakota City, NE
68731

Telephone

+14026982288

Website

http://www.dchsne.org/

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