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Colonial Fun & Games: A Historical Play Day

  • Wildwood Historical Center 420 Steinhart Park Road Nebraska City, NE, 68410 United States (map)

It’s all fun and games at Wildwood Historic Center all Arbor Day weekend!

Colonial Fun & Games: A Historical Play Day
April 24th, 25th, & 26th, 2026

Wildwood Historic Center
420 Steinhart Park Road, Nebraska City, NE

We’re heading way back to the Colonial Era to celebrate our nation with some old-time recreation. Enjoy a number of historical yard games such as...Chuck-Farthing, Button Whizzer, Bowl Toss, Jackstraws, and more!

Join us for an Artist Meet & Greet in the Art Gallery & Gift Shop

250th Art Challenge: Postcard Art Invite

Be part of something that lasts for generations!

Create your own small piece of postcard art and contribute to our goal of collecting 250 unique creations. Your artwork will be proudly displayed all season and carefully preserved in a time capsule afterward to be opened in 50 years!

Draw inspiration from themes like Freedom, Independence, and Community, or let your creativity take you somewhere unexpected. Leave your mark on history at Wildwood!