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UNK professor tells Frank Museum’s story in new film

April 9, 2018 by admin 1 Comment

By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jacob Rosdail had a difficult time deciding which part of the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture’s past to focus on in his new documentary. The 128-year-old building was a masterpiece when it served as the home of George Sr. and Phoebe Frank in the late 1890s, and its significance continued during the 60-year stretch when it was part of the Nebraska State Hospital for Tuberculosis. Torn between the two eras, … [Read more...] about UNK professor tells Frank Museum’s story in new film

Filed Under: Fine Arts & Humanities, Frank Museum, Natural & Social Sciences, News Tagged With: Documentary, Film, Frank House, G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture, Jacob Rosdail, Stone Mansion on the Prairie, University of Nebraska at Kearney, UNK, Will Stoutamire

Frank Museum renovations nearing completion; New hours

November 1, 2016 by admin

By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Expanded hours and nearly $200,000 in ongoing renovations are part of the G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture’s new rebranding initiative. Located on the University of Nebraska at Kearney’s west campus, the museum now is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends. It is closed on Mondays. Rehabilitation work is underway on the museum’s second and third floors. The abatement of … [Read more...] about Frank Museum renovations nearing completion; New hours

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Frank House, Frank Museum, History, Rebranding, Remodel, Renovation, Will Stoutamire

New Frank House name emphasizes museum history, culture

February 25, 2016 by admin

By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture is the new name of the historic Frank House located on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. “The idea behind this change is to create an institution capable of telling broader stories and providing more relevant experiences for a wider range of visitors,” said Frank House Director Will Stoutamire. The name change is the first step in a rebranding of the museum. The … [Read more...] about New Frank House name emphasizes museum history, culture

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Culture, Frank House, G.W. Frank Museum of History and Culture, History, Museum, Will Stoutamire

Frank House experiences record-setting year with 5,985 visitors

January 19, 2016 by admin Leave a Comment

By ANDREW HANSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – One of the most eventful years at the Frank House at the University of Nebraska at Kearney turned out to be a record-setting one, too. After hosting Nebraska Chautauqua in June along with a variety of campus and community events throughout the year, the Frank House saw a record 5,985 visitors in 2015. “Hosting Chautauqua was pretty significant,” said Frank House Director Will Stoutamire. “We also brought in other new … [Read more...] about Frank House experiences record-setting year with 5,985 visitors

Filed Under: News Tagged With: attendance, Chautauqua, Frank House, Record, William Stoutamire

Frank House sets remaining December hours, final Cider Saturday

December 22, 2015 by admin Leave a Comment

KEARNEY – The Frank House at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will host its final Cider Saturday this Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., allowing guests to tour the museum while enjoying a free cup of warm cider. The museum includes holiday decorations, including nine full-size holiday trees decorated with authentic period ornaments, many which have been donated over the years. The Frank House is open through Wednesday from 2 to 5 p.m. It is closed Thursday, Friday and … [Read more...] about Frank House sets remaining December hours, final Cider Saturday

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Cider Saturday, Frank House, Holiday Hours

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