Winter Quarters Mill Museum, Omaha

The Winter Quarters Mill Museum building was built in 1846. At that time it was called the Winter Quarters gristmill. In 1848, the mill was rebuilt. It provided agricultural support for the town of Florence. The building is registered in the National Register of Historic Places under the name of Weber Mill in order to honor the Weber family who had been millers of Florence for 104 years. The building is being renovated. Over the years, it was modified to suit the needs of farmers. The building contains the only structural remains of Winter Quarters; this mill is the oldest in the state and has been transformed into a museum. The exhibits contain historic photos, newspaper clippings and different artifacts from the pioneer era. The museum is open from 1 pm till 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday from May 1st until September 1st. In addition to this, visits can be made by appointment.