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Help us Renew
The Warren Opera House Building

Join the mission to renovate the historic Warren Building and expand our educational, historical, and cultural events in Friend.

Welcome to the Friend Historical Society

On Second Street Where Friends Meet

We provide a community gathering place in the historic Warren building, pursue diverse educational, historical, and cultural experiences, and produce economic benefit by making Friend an inviting place.

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.

Opera House

Other Ways to Help

Help us spread the word about our amazing 1880s Opera House and its exciting renovation project! Join us for special events, invite your friends for unforgettable performances, and consider our affordable rentals with catering and adult beverage options for your next celebration!

Opera House

Free Events

All Events held at:
Friend Historical Society, San Carlo Room

Special Occasion Dates

BY RESERVATION ONLY

Event Highlights

Theatre Arts for Kids Presented Fairy Tale Forest!

T A F K Group Picture

The Friend Historical Society and Theatre Arts For Kids held a week-long camp for youth ages 7-15.

On Friday, June 5th, 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!

Archive

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APR

Annual Gala

Saturday

Contact Chere Tuttle, 402-525-0141

2
MAR

Milligan Czech Brass Band & Sandwich Supper

Sunday, 3:00 PM

511 2nd St, Friend, NE 68359

San Carlo Room

Get in touch with us!

Our Location

Come and see us at

511 2nd St, Friend, NE 68359

Mailing Address

 PO Box 174, Friend, NE 6835

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