Carriage House Opens at Carson House in Brownville

BROWNVILLE, NE -- On a cool crisp April Saturday morning, the Brownville Historical Society (BHS) sponsored an open house for its newest museum, the Carriage House. The unique early 1860’s edifice is on the Brownville property of the Carson House that was bequeathed by early Nebraska banker, John Carson’s daughter Rose to BHS in 1966.  
The Carriage House has experienced many tenants throughout the years. With the historical society expansion of displays, many hands have developed this two-story structure that once housed working horses, horse drawn carriages, tack and staff quarters into a place to continue showcasing the early Nebraska territorial transportation life in Brownville. Current displays featured include a variety of carriages and Brownville Church displays.
If you wish to expand your knowledge of historical Brownville or a place to spend a weekend, please consider Brownville, a village on the National Register of Historic Places, and make this your next stop on your list of places to experience in Southeast Nebraska.
Current BHS members include: Chris Kennedy, president; Dr. David Kaufman, vice president; Colleen Nieland, secretary; Elaine Knapp, treasurer; and Tammmy Shires, Gary Massa, Marty Peregoy, Ron Heskett, Elijah Kaufman, Emma Nieland, Kathi Niels and Sue Kunert.  Serving as trustees are Melva Sage, Gregg Smith and Kellie Kennedy.