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Chadron, Nebraska: Museum of the Fur Trade

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Address:
6321 US Hwy 20, Chadron, NE
Directions:
US Hwy 20, three miles east of town.
Hours:
May-Nov. daily 8-5, off-season by appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
308-432-3843
Admission:
Adults $5.00
RA Rates:
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Fur Trader's Outlet.

Museum of the Fur Trade

Open since 1955, occupies a spot where a trading post was built in 1837. A shrine to the blanket-and-gun economy of the Old West. Costumes from "The Revenant" on display.

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Chadron Fur Trade Days

Chadron Fur Trade Days is a community event that has taken place during a mid-July weekend every year since 1977. It features a pre-1840s rendezvous with historical re-enactors. All visitors are welcome.

[Marla Jones, 09/22/2013]

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