Help Us “Move Up” to the Opera House Renovation!
Friend, NE is home to the Warren Building, a national treasure built in the 1880s by Joshua Warren, featuring a second-floor Opera House that has remained unchanged since 1920. In 1988, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, highlighting its historical significance.
Become a Member of the Friend Historical Society
Members of the Friend Historical Society are essential in preserving our community's history and ensuring its future through projects like the Warren Building and Opera House. Join us to stay updated on events and play an active role in this important mission!
Upcoming
Events
Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 17th, 8:00am
Friend Country Club | 910 S Cherry St
4 Person Scramble:
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$360 per team
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Includes Cart, Lunch & Team Mulligans
Proceeds benefit Friend Historical Society's Warren Opera House project
To Register:
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Sign up at the club house or email your information to: pendleton.sam@gmail.com
Questions? Call or Text:
Sam: 402-759-2109
Dani: 402-416-3977
Free Events
All Events held at:
Friend Historical Society, San Carlo Room
8
Sept
Andrew Higgins and The Boats That Won WWII
Sunday Sept 8th, 2:00pm
Learn about this famous Nebraskan from Major General (retired) Roger P Lempke.
27
Oct
Mark Vyhlidal Variety Band Halloween Party
Sunday October 27th, 2:30pm
Join us for food and food! Costumes are welcome.
Special Occasion Dates
BY RESERVATION ONLY
Event Highlights
Theatre Arts for Kids Presented Fairy Tale Forest!
The Friend Historical Society and Theatre Arts For Kids held a week-long camp for youth ages 7-15.
On Friday, June 7th, an amazing performance of Fairy Tale Forest was given for over 120 parents, relatives, and community guests. Did you ever wonder what happened to Cinderella after the ball? Watch the video on the Friend Historical Society Facebook Page to find out.
The camp was attended by 30 youth from 10 schools. Many parents commented how excited their kids were to have this arts opportunity and how much they had learned about presenting in front of a group. Just imagine how wonderful it will be to hold this performance in the renovated Opera House theater upstairs.
Thank you to all our supporters for making this opportunity available in Friend!
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Our Location
Physical Address
511 2nd St, Friend, NE 68359
Mailing Address
PO Box 174, Friend, NE 6835
Email Address