Pawnee County Eclipse 2017

How Long Will It Last?

Burchard 2:35 ~ DuBois 2:35 ~ Lewiston 2:37 ~ Pawnee City 2:36 ~ Steinauer 2:37 ~ Table Rock 2:37

The closer you are to the blue line in the map below, the longer you’ll experience the effects of the eclipse.

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August 21, 2017

On August 21, 2017, Pawnee County will experience the first total solar eclipse to be fully visible in the continental U.S. in 38 years. We will have a front-row seat to this rare event, and we’re planning to celebrate! Each of our six communities will be able to view the direct effects of the eclipse for more than 2 minutes 30 seconds. Multiple viewing sites will be available and set up to maximize your experience of this rare celestial event.

Where’s Pawnee County?

We’re about an hour southeast of Lincoln, Nebraska, and an hour and a half south of Omaha. There are six communities in Pawnee County. The largest, Pawnee City, is the county seat. To the south is DuBois, with Steinauer and Table Rock to the north. Northwest of Pawnee City are Burchard and Lewiston.

Pawnee County StarFest

The first total eclipse in the continental USA in 38 years!

Plan Ahead – We have the Totality Package

Multiple centerline observation points
Visible for as long as 2 minutes 38 seconds
Darkest skies in Eastern Nebraska
See the Milky Way and meteor showers
Local attractions and entertainment

PROTECT YOUR EYES! Be sure to wear protective glasses during the eclipse. We will have them available!

VIEW: Channel 3 KMTV News Now Coverage on Pawnee City Eclipse Celebration (click to view)

Pawnee City Eclipse Viewing

Viewing Option #1: Pawnee City Golf Course

Located at 17th & D Street, Pawnee City, NE
Call Yvonne Dalluge at 402-852-3131 for more information.

Arrive at site by 10:00am for optimum viewing.

Pawnee City View at Golf Course

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Your $20 (per person) ticket includes:

Viewing space
Parking
Restrooms
Protective eyewear
Karaoke
PA System

Food and souvenir vendors available on site. T-shirts available. Bring a chair or blanket for seating (unless you’re able to stand for long periods).

Viewing Site #1 Rules:

No pets
No fireworks
No smoking
No drones
No grills
Wear your Eclipse glasses when viewing the sun

Drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and dress for the weather!

Viewing Site #1: SOLD OUT

No refunds on tickets purchased; tickets are valid only for the viewing site you selected.

** On Eclipse Day: All sales CASH ONLY **

Table Rock Eclipse Viewing

Viewing Option #2: Table Rock Pasture A

71269 626 Ave, Table Rock, NE
Latitude 40° 9’17.50″N, Longitude 96° 5’14.91″W

Arrive at site by 10:00am for optimum viewing.

http://www.tablerockhistoricalsociety.com/eclipse-2017.html

http://www.tablerockhistoricalsociety.com/community-events.html

Table Rock Pasture Viewing Site

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Viewing Site #2: SOLD OUT

No refunds on tickets purchased; tickets are valid only for the viewing site you selected.

** On Eclipse Day: All sales CASH ONLY **

Viewing Option #3: Table Rock Pasture B

This site is no longer available.

Steinauer Eclipse Viewing

Viewing Option #4: Steinauer

Located in Steinauer at the southwest corner of 2nd & Main Street and south of Heritage House, which is on the northwest corner of 618th Avenue and 2nd Street.
Call Terry Wagner at 402-812-0388 for more information.

Arrive at site by 10:00am for optimum viewing.

Steinauer Viewing Area

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Your $20 (per person) ticket includes:

Viewing Space
Parking
Restrooms
Eyewear
Designated telescope areas

You can purchase lunch in the air-conditioned Knights of Columbus (K of C) Hall nearby (not included in the ticket price). T-shirts & other souvenirs available. Bring a chair or blanket for seating (unless you’re able to stand for long periods).

Site #4 Rules:

No pets
No smoking
No Drones
No grills
Canopies in designated areas only
Wear Eclipse glasses when looking at the sun

Drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and dress for the weather!

Viewing Site #4: SOLD OUT

No refunds on tickets purchased; tickets are valid only for the viewing site you selected.

** On Eclipse Day: All sales CASH ONLY **

Viewing Option #5: Lewiston Pasture

Grassland area on northeast corner of Hwy 4 & 609 Ave (north of farmstead)
Located 40.25000° N & -96.40637° W

Arrive at site by 10:00am for optimum viewing.

Lewiston Viewing Pasture

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Your $20 (per person) ticket includes:

Viewing Space
Parking
Restrooms
Eyewear

Food vendor available on site. T-shirts available. Bring a chair or blanket for seating (unless you’re able to stand for long periods).

Viewing Site #5 Rules:

No pets
No fireworks
No smoking
No drones
No grills
Canopies in designated areas only

Drink plenty of water, wear sunscreen, and dress for the weather!

SOLD OUT

No refunds on tickets purchased; tickets are valid only for the viewing site you selected.

** On Eclipse Day: All sales CASH ONLY **

EVENTS

Digital Walking Tours in Steinauer – Free

Location: Steinauer Community Heritage House
Dates: August 19 and 20 from 9 am to 5 pm and August 21, 9 am to 3 pm
Contact Person: Terry Wagner 402-812-0388
Brochures available at the museum
Signs will indicate available free parking

Steinauer Heritage House

Stargazing in Steinauer – Free

Location 1: Field just south of Steinauer Community Heritage House
Location 2: Green space just north of the Fire Hall
Date: August 19, 2017, from 5 pm to 11 pm
Set up your blankets and/or chairs by 8 pm. Sunset: 8:15:21 pm (no vehicles in viewing areas)
Street Lights will be off to ensure the best night sky viewing (bring flashlights!)
Food available from 5 pm to 7 pm at Knights of Columbus Hall
At 8:00 pm, John Johnson, Outreach Coordinator for the Omaha Astronomical Society, will talk about the night sky
Signs will indicate available free parking

Breakfast Buffet in Steinauer

Date: Sunday, August 20, 2017
Time: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: K of C Hall in Steinauer
Cost: $10 per person 5 & under free

Real Table Rock Ghost Stories

Location: Table Rock
Date: August 19 at 11 pm
Contact Person: Sharla Cerra tablerockhistory@gmail.com
Information at
Signs will indicate available free parking

Breakfast Half the Day Long in Table Rock

Location: Table Rock Fire House
Date: August 20, 2017, from 9 am to 1 pm
Serving: Biscuits, homemade sausage gravy, pancakes, and more
Fundraiser for Table Rock Community Club Fair Committee
More information:

Events at SchillingBridge Winery & Microbrewery

Location: SchillingBridge Winery & Microbrewery, Pawnee City
Date: August 21, 2017
Information at http://schillingbridgewinery.com/events.html
RVs welcome

Dana Farms at Mayberry

Location: Dana Farms
Date: August 21, 2017
More information: http://cabins4fun.com/

AMENITIES

Pawnee County Dining

Pawnee City

Blazin’ Bull • 625 G Street • 402-852-4044 – WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAY AND ON MONDAY (ECLIPSE DAY)

Pawnee Cafe • 1021 F Street • 402-852-2002

SchillingBridge & Winery • 62193 710 Road • 402-852-2400
schillingbridgewinery.com

Dubois

DuBois Bar and Grill • 211 Miner Street • 402-859-4445

Lewiston

Jeannie’s Place • 201 Miles Avenue • 402-865-4355

Steinauer

Willard’s • 206 Main Street • 402-869 -2240

Pawnee County Lodging

Burchard, NE

Big Blue Ranch & Lodge – BOOKED

Burchard Lodge • 505 Pawnee • 402-850-8227

Dubois, NE

Osage Outfitters • 62875 708 Road • 402-859-4401

Pawnee City, NE

My Blue Heaven – BOOKED

Pawnee Inn • 1023 F Street • 402-852-2238

Steinauer, NE

Convent House Bed and Breakfast • 311 Hickory Street • 402-869-2230 – BOOKED

Dana Farms at Mayberry • 71775 614 Avenue •888-660-2706 www.cabins4fun.com

RV and Camping

Burchard Lake

Three miles east and 1.25 miles north of Burchard
Primitive and tent camping: no charge

DuBois RV Park

Two spots, both including sewer, water and elelectricity. Call 402-859-4754.

Iron Horse Lake

Located one-half mile north and two miles west of DuBois
Pad with electricity: $12 a night (leave check or cash in box)
Tent camping: no charge
Permit needed: $5 per day or $12 annual fee

Pawnderosa City Pond and Campsite Area

Located just outside Pawnee City
For reservations, stop at Pawnee City Hall or call 402-852-2781

Pawnee City Golf Course

Located at 17th and D Street, Pawnee City

Four (4) primitive camping spaces available

See the Gallery at the bottom of this page for photos.

Other Lodging

Humboldt, NE

Gandy House Bed and Breakfast • 715 5th Street • 402-862-3278 – GandyHouse.com – BOOKED

Table Rock, NE

Tiger Pride Activity Center Eclipse Lodging • AirBnB Listing

Tecumseh, NE

Super 7 Inn • 402 N 12th

Seneca, KS

Settle Inn & Suites • 1615 N Street

Star Light Motel • 410 N Street

Summerfield, KS

Good Shepard • call Rosie at 785-244-6565

Auburn, NE

Palmer House • 1918 J Street

Arbor Manor • 1617 Central Avenue

Brownville, NE

River Inn Resort • 72898 648 Avenue

Other Options

For additional options, visit Airbnb

The Pawnee City Municipal Airport is available for fly-ins. Call 402-335-0256 for information.

ECLIPSE EYEGLASSES

WARNING: Eye damage can occur if you look directly at the sun without special protective lenses.

If you purchase a viewing spot, Eclipse Protective Eyeglasses are included in the fee. For all others, eyeglasses are available for purchase at the Tourism Office at 624 G Street in Pawnee City for $1.00 per pair.