The dredge Captain Meriwether Lewis is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. The dredge is one of the few surviving examples of its type built to control flooding and improve navigation along the nation's rivers.
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This boat is just fantastic! My boyfriend and I just happened to be there around the time they were temporarily open, and Coleen (the amazing tour guide) greeted us- and proceeded to give us an absolutely amazing tour! There is nothing that equates to being able to actually be IN the history of this Dredge. I highly recommend!! They run on donations, but it is free to visit. A sweet piece of Nebraskan (and river) history!!! Coleen was so kind and welcoming....
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It sounds like people can go aboard and tour the paddlewheel. My sisters and I walked around it in June while on a discovery visit of the Brownville area, then my husband and I stayed at the River Inn Resort at the beginning of August, but we didn't know they give tours. I sure wish I would have known, because I really wanted to see the whole...
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Awesome!! Visit is free but donations much appreciated 😁 Generally open 12 - 5 but if nobody there please call number on the gate. Short wait. Colleen was a terrific guide. Very good explanation of the dredge. Nice museum and restoration in the works. I love that it is in original condition although restoring is needed. Recommend visiting and...
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