Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society

10/24/2025

All are invited out Monday, November 10th to our program with Dan Naranjo from All Faith's Funeral Home on the History of Funerals. Open to the public.

09/30/2025

Coming up in 2 weeks! Join us to hear more about the streets of Grand Island with Kay Cynova of Stuhr Museum. Comment with any questions.

08/27/2025

We're back! Monday September 8th, join us at Stuhr Museum to learn more about the Stolley family of Grand Island with Fred Roeser. Everyone is welcome!

06/20/2025

PPGS will not meet again until September 8th. Summertime is just too busy with on-site genealogy research! Join us this fall. We'd love to hear about your family history research success!

05/29/2025

Our June meeting is one everyone enjoys every year! Members bring in items to talk about or tell stories of their ancestors! Open to the public!

03/25/2025

Join us in April for a program by Matthew Deepe, of Stuhr Museum on Nebraska Treaties in Historical Context. Open to the public. Questions in the comments will be answered in good time.

02/26/2025

Join us March 10th! Open to the public at no charge. Hear from Craig Hand all about Howard's Jewelry store.

01/23/2025

Join us February 10th for an interesting topic from Anna Erdman - Hollywood's influence on local fashion! Open to the public. Comment with any questions.

01/12/2025

Reminder to come on out to Stuhr Museum Monday night for some great genealogy discussion!

12/20/2024

Congrats to our tree committee! Great job!

🏆Announcing the 2024 Fantasy of Trees Award Winners:

*People's Choice: Early Development Network - Region #26
Most Creative: Bosselman Enterprises, Inc.
Most Traditional: Hall County Historical Society
Best Children's Theme: EPIC Discovery Center
Best Handmade Ornaments: Prairie Fibers Weavers & Spinners Guild of Nebraska
Best Use of Recycled Items: Grand Island Area Clean Community System
Best Tree Topper: Peacemakers Quilting Group
Best Represents Organization: Crane Trust / Conservation Nebraska
Is it a Tree?: KSNB Local4
2024 Best Theme: Christmas Memories: Prairie Pioneer Genealogical Society

*The People's Choice award was accompanied by a $725 donation to the Early Development Network, which was compiled of entry fees for the Fantasy of Trees, a donation by Stuhr Museum, and a matching donation by Andy and Erin Marsh and Keystone Properties. The winners of the other categories all received a custom Christmas ornament to add to their tree.

Congratulations to all the winners, and a huge thank you to everyone participating in the 2024 Fantasy of Trees exhibit! It's a beautiful display, and we're proud to share the holiday spirit with everyone who visits this season!

The Fantasy of Trees will be on display through January 5, 2025 and is included with regular daily admission to Stuhr Museum. Public- Adults: $14, Seniors: $13, Youth ages 6-12: $12 and youth ages 5 & under get in free! Stuhr Museum members, Hastings Museum members, and NARM members also receive free daily admission to Stuhr Museum, 10 am - 4 pm, 7 days a week! *Please note our holiday hours as follows: December 24 & 31: 10 am - 3 pm, closed on December 25 & January 1.

12/13/2024

Ring in 2025 with some family history research assistance from the members of PPGS! Or come and share your research success stories! Everyone welcome!