Lincoln County Historical Museum, North Platte, Nebraska

The history, heritage and frontier spirit of Western Nebraska are captured at the Lincoln County Historical Museum. I spent a couple of fascinating hours here and would have stayed longer but it was closing time.

One of the highlights of the museum is the famous World War II Canteen. The interpretative display details the story of volunteers who for 51 months, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, throughout World War II met every U.S. Military train which passed through the major rail hub of North Platte. They provided food, treats, and hospitality for more than six million servicemen and women during the Canteen's existence.

There are numerous other Old West exhibits and displays in the museum which will delight any history buff.