The Missouri River History Conference
Ponca State Park, Ponca, Nebraska
September 4-7th, 2008

Steamers, Sandbars, and Snags -
Reflections of the Steamboat Era on the Missouri

This event is being sponsored by the:

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission,
Nebraska State Historical Society,
Missouri River Institute/University of South Dakota,
Better Ponca Foundation, and the
National Park Service.

Park Entry Permit:
A valid Nebraska Park Entry Permit is required for all vehicles, except government vehicles. Permits can be purchased
upon arrival at the Resource and Education Center/Park Office or in advance online (OutdoorNebraska.org).

Food Service:
Full registration includes a Thursday evening meal, a Friday breakfast, lunch and evening meal, and Saturday morning
breakfast, lunch and evening meal. Sunday is on your own.

Accommodations:
Limited lodging facilities are being reserved for the conference and include the following:
          Trails Inn -- Located in Ponca, Nebraska. For reservations call 402-755-2237
          Marina Inn -- Located in South Sioux City, Nebraska (approximately a 30 minute drive.)

For reservations:
Call 402-494-4000. Please reference Ponca History Conference.

Campground:
Located at Ponca State Park . Call 402-755-2284 or make reservations on-line at OutdoorNebraska.org

Download Registration Form (pdf)
Print, fill out, and mail-in form.

Check out this registration form. It includes an agenda and events schedule.