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Experience a simpler time and place through the writings and memories of Bess Streeter Aldrich.
Bess Streeter Aldrich was one of Nebraska's finest writers. In her short stories and novels, she chronicled the ups and downs of small town living in hopes that her readers would understand the hardships and struggles of the times, but also see the virtues and hopes that became a part of these prairie times in the Midwest.
Bess Streeter Aldrich House
The Elms prairie mansion
Built in 1922
• Tours available
• Books available for purchase
• Beautiful garden
• Rotating exhibits
• Field trips
• Events
Do you have pictures of your visit or of old Elmwood?
Help Us Tell the Story
We have a tremendous opportunity to display images. video and other memories on our improved website. Think of it as a giant scrapbook where we can collect and display our memories of Bess Streeter Aldrich, the time period and location and settings of her works, memories of the Home, exhibits and events that have taken place as well as the memories to come.