MUSEUM OF THE FUR TRADE

The Museum of the Fur Trade, located three miles east of Chadron on Highway 20, houses exhibits and artifacts from the early colonial days to the present century. The museum and its directors are dedicated to providing educational, comprehensive, and accurate exhibits that communicate the truth and relevance of one of America’s first business enterprises—the fur trade. Among some of the incredibly rare artifacts visitors can see are a narwhal tusk, numerous rifles, including a gun that once belonged to Shawnee chief Tecumseh, Native American beadwork, and even a deck of playing cards from 1844. The Bordeaux Trading Post is located on the museum grounds also. The trading post has been reconstructed and was reopened to the public in 1956; it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Phone: 308-432-3843; Hours: May 1 through Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and has a small entry fee. Open by appointment only the remainder of the year.

Inspired by true events, THE REVENANT is an immersive and visceral cinematic experience capturing an expedition of the uncharted American wilderness, legendary explorer Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio) is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. Director and renowned filmmaker, Alejandro G. Iñárritu (Birdman, Babel), contacted the Museum of the Fur Trade for costume designs in the film. As a “thank you” Alejandro set the Hugh Glass character costume back to the museum, which is on display in Lindeken Hall.