Join your friends from the Heritage Club for a trip to The San Juan Islands in April 2010. Discover the islands over 5 days cruising aboard the private small ship, Island Spirit. This tour includes a tour of the New Dungeness Lighthouse, Tulip fields in Mt. Vernon and the Whale Museum in Friday Harbor. Call Leslie at 426-2111 for more information or to make your reservation!
Media Contacts:
Emily Petersen
402-426-2111
The Bridges of Madison County
Join your friends from the Heritage Club for a one day trip to The Bridges of Madison County on September 24, 2009. Discover the magic and romance of Winterset, Iowa, home to the famous novel "Bridges of Madison County," as well as some of the oldest covered bridges in the nation. This tour includes roundtrip transportation via deluxe motorcoach, lunch, admission charges and all taxes. Call Leslie at 426-2111 to reserve your spot by August 24, 2009.
Media Contacts:
Emily Petersen
402-426-2111
Mississippi River Autumn Cruise
You don't want to miss out on this beautiful fall cruise on the Mississippi River in October. This 3-day first class escorted vacation will highlight the warm fall colors and spectacular nature views. We will also visit Arsenal Island and the John Deere Visitor's Center. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Leslie at 426-2111.
Media Contacts:
Emily Petersen
402-426-2111
A Tribute To Benny Goodman
Washington County Bank's Heritage Club traveled this spring to see a very special tribute to Benny Goodman. Clarinet prodigy Dave Bennett payed tribute to the undisputed “King of Swing” and his biggest hits including “I’ve Got Rhythm,” “In the Mood,” “Moonglow” and many others. The leading star of the swing and big band eras, Goodman’s music was brought back to life through this remarkable show. We enjoyed dinner at Spaghetti Works in the Old Market district before heading to the Holland Center for Performing Arts to see the Omaha Symphony pay tribute to a jazz great!
Media Contacts:
Emily Petersen
402-426-2111
Small Ship Columbia & Snake River Cruise
Heritage Club members, boarded a 125’ ship – the Island Spirit - in June of 2008. The route followed the trail of Lewis & Clark across Washington to Oregon, with spectacular views of Mt. St. Helens, the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood. Ports of call included Astoria, Hood River, and Pendleton in Oregon; Cascade Locks, St. Helens and Clarkston in Washington. The ship cruised during the day while evenings were spent dockside in cozy riverfront towns or anchored in quiet backwaters. This intimate style of cruising provided a comfortable atmosphere with casual elegance and superb service by the staff. Their onboard chef made meal time aboard the Island Spirit every bit as memorable as the sights & excursions throughout the cruise!
For more information about the Heritage Club, please call Leslie Watts at 426-2111.
Media Contacts:
Emily Petersen
402-426-2111
Celebrate Spring with an Ice Cream & Saints tour!
The Heritage Club took a one-day trip in April to explore interesting and unusual sights in and around Sioux City, Iowa. The first stop was the impressive Queen of Peace Shrine and Trinity Heights to see The Queen of Peace statue and life-size wood carving of the Last Supper. A lunch stop was made on the way to Sutherland, Iowa, home of Bogenrief Studios. The Bogenriefs started restoring antique, stained glass windows in 1978 and have grown from a small house in Seney, Iowa, to a studio with a national reputation for exquisite works of art in stained and beveled glass. Then, a mouth-watering stop awaited in LeMars, Iowa -- Ice Cream Capital of the World. The Blue Bunny Visitor’s Center chronicles the history of this famous ice cream maker. It’ll was a great way to end a fun day of touring with Heritage Club friends.
Media Contacts:
Emily Petersen
402-426-2111
Colorado Rails & Trails
All aboard! Heritage Club members planned a journey like no other in the Colorado Rockies during the fall of 2007. The 7-day tour included four train excursions (Amtrak, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, and Pike’s Peak Cog Railway), the Air Force Academy, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument and breathtaking mountain scenery.
The Heritage Club provides many perks for members, at home and abroad. Call our Heritage Club Director, Leslie Watts, for more membership information at (402) 426-2111.
