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Welcome to Silver Star Parlor #63
Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW)
The Native Sons is the oldest active club in Lincoln. The parlor was formed in 1885 and it's first meeting was
held in the IOOF building on 5th street, now Beermans Restaurant. The NSGW is very active in the
community. Each July 4th the club hosts a community pancake breakfast. The club sponsored several all class reunions. The
club is also responsible for placing historical markers on points of historic interest.
The Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) is dedicated to preserving and promoting California History.
The NSGW meet the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 P.M. At meetings we plan club projects, conduct
business, have a short historical presentation and then have relaxed conversation and
refreshments.
We keep our meetings light and fun. Come visit a meeting. We're looking for new members.
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Native Sons Get New Home
The Native Sons are moving! Starting September 18th, 2008 our meetings will be held at 427 E Street. This is the back
of the old Civic Center building. Located at 5th and E streets. The NSGW meet the third Thursday of the month at 7:00 P.M.
We are excited about our new location. The Archives is also moving to this new location. It gives us room to
expand and showcase our collection of historic items. If you are interest, come check out a meeting.
Lincoln Archives Photo Collection
We are very excited to share with the public some of the photographs from the Lincoln Native Son's archives.
The project is far from complete. We are making available several hundred historic photographs. Eventually the archives will
be searchable and have descriptions for each photograph. Wes Freeman and David Lightfoot have been working on this project. We hope you enjoy
the photographs.
Photo Archives
Members Gerry Logan, Don Logan and Wes Freeman man the archives on Wednesday mornings. They help answer questions
from the community about Lincoln's history and it's pioneer families. The archives is current located in very
small space, in the original Lincoln Arts building in Beermans Plaza. The club is hopeful to find a larger
space to display our collection of historic materials.
Historic Plaques
The Native Sons have placed historic plaques on several of Lincoln's downtown buildings and the Manzanita
and Sheridan Cemetery. The next location to receive a plaque will be Fruitvale School.
More Information
McBean Park Grand Opening
McBean Park is one of Lincoln's proudest landmarks. Check out these great pictures of it's swimming
pools grand opening! full story
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