Winter Storm

This week, another winter storm passed through Shelby County. We received nearly 18 inches of snow between Saturday and Wednesday morning! Although the snow slowed down business at the Shelby County Historical Society, we were able to venture outside and take a few pictures of the snow's aftermath.


Ice hangs thick on the tree outside our dining room window.


Icicles of historic proportions hang from our gutters!


No "Do Not Enter" sign is needed on our basement steps now! No one would dare venture down these snow-covered steps.


Our wheel chair ramp was clogged with a foot and a half of snow!

Our sidewalks and porch have been cleaned off by a neighborhood "snow angel" and business resumes as normal for the Shelby County Historical Society. Next week, the school groups who had to cancel due to snow will visit the Ross Historical for our annual Coming to America immigration program.

Programs for 2010

Shelby County Historical Society
Programs for 2010


February 1st-15th ~ Immigration Exhibit. Come learn about the important cultures that have influenced Shelby County history

April 7th, 6:30 p.m. ~ Walking Tour of Downtown Sidney in the 1960s!
Step back in time with us as we re-create downtown Sidney in the 1960s. Surprises in store for you!*

April 30th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. ~Gateway Arts Council Spring Fling Gala *

May 1st-15th ~ Gateway Arts Council Spring Fling Art Show

June 17th, 7 p.m. ~ Twilight Tour of Graceland Cemetery. Join us for another popular cemetery tour. You will learn about the fascinating historical characters in our history.

June 26th, 5 p.m.-? ~ 1960s vintage car show and block party! Bring your go-go boots and dance the evening away to 1960s music at the RHC! Take a break to check out the vintage cars parked nearby!*

August 26th, 7 p.m. ~ Football Highlights of the 1960s. Hear Dave Ross speak on the important football happenings of the 1960s… the glory days of SHS football! Location TBA.

September 9th, 7 p.m. ~ Reliving the Vietnam War : Tales of Courage and Sacrifice. Vietnam veterans from our community will share their stories.

September 11th ~ Opening of the Vietnam War Exhibit. What was it like to serve in the rice paddies of Vietnam? Learn about Sidney’s heroes of the Vietnam War.

October 20 & 21st, 7 p.m. ~ Downtown Ghost Tour of Sidney. Our spooky tour continues for a third year of eerie stories and haunted buildings! New places and new characters this year!*

November 18th, 6:30 p.m. ~ Home for the Holidays Christmas dinner at the Ross Center*

December 4th, 11 a.m.-4 p.m ~ Christmas of Yesteryear Open House. Enjoy the beauty of the Ross Center decorated for the holiday season. Children are able to make several crafts for free.

*= Denotes ticket is required