Elmwood G.A.R. Hall Veterans Museum

10/05/2026

Save the date - Saturday, November 7th - Pancakes & More! serving 7:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

08/26/2026

This is how we're going to get this party started! Come and see the unveiling of the new Elmwood Flag and meet the student artists behind the winning entries.

08/26/2026

08/19/2026

Here's the recap, box score, and highlight videos from Lincoln NE Post 500's American Legion World Series title: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/baseball/2026/august/nebraska-rallies-to-win-99th-alws
The American Legion National Headquarters
Nebraska American Legion

08/16/2026

It's time for the 23rd annual Ice Cream Social at the Elmwood G.A.R. Hall Veterans Museum. If you've never been to one, you should go. If you have been to one then you know what's in store - ice cream and lots and lots of desserts!

But besides the ice cream and fellowship of just being able to sit a bit and visit with friends and neighbors you haven't seen for awhile, there's also the inside of the museum. If you have not been there, you will be amazed at the number of exhibits from local veterans. It is a continual work in progress so is never the same even if you have visited before.

We are getting ready to celebrate the 140th birthday of Elmwood next month. The G.A.R. Hall was built in 1885, a year before the plat was filed for Elmwood. It was built at its present location by Civil War veterans as their meeting place. Take some time to visit the museum, learn its history, enjoy the displays, learn about our local veterans, and stay for some ice cream. If you are a veteran, have you considered adding your picture or story to the museum? We'd love to include you with our museum family.

Sunday, August 16th serving from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

05/29/2026

We loved having the History Camp come visit the Elmwood G.A.R. Hall Veterans Museum today. What a great group of students - they were very knowledgeable and asked very pertinent questions.

05/24/2026

Memorial Day Services - a community tradition that started before Elmwood became a village. Join us as we honor and remember those lost in times of war.

01/03/2026

Introducing the latest fund in our Elmwood Community Foundation family of funds - the Elmwood-Murdock American Legion Post 247 Baseball Fund. The purpose of this fund is to establish funding for the maintenance, repair, and improvement of fields and facilities, both short and long term; acquisition, maintenance, and replacement of equipment; to support player development and training; and for expenses related to maintaining a Legion baseball organization for current and future generations.

There is still time to support this program financially and have your donation grow with a percentage match from the Midlands Community Foundation. But, time is of the essence as all donations must be dated and received at Midlands Community Foundation by Monday, January 5th in order to be eligible for the match. Please see full details below, including an online option.

We are excited to welcome this fund into our family as we celebrate the youth of our community.