About Us

Since it opened in the year 2000, the Archway has stood as an enduring tribute to the adventurers who traveled the Great Platte River Road though Nebraska and helped to build America. Over the years, we have welcomed and inspired over 1.5 million visitors with our incredible story.

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Our Mission

The Archway showcases our heritage, communicates our narrative, and motivates our guests to engage in the American experience of exploration, creativity, and excellence.

Staff Members

Stacy Schwartz
Executive Director
sschwartz@archway.org

Haley Lux
Events & Marketing
hsmith@archway.org

Kellie Risk
Gift Shop Manager & Guest Services
krisk@archway.org

Savanna Quinby
Office Manager
archwayoffice@archway.org

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Spanning proudly over I-80 at Exit 275 in Kearney, NE, the Archway stands as a powerful monument to the enduring spirit of America.

Explore the essence of American exploration and discovery.

Since ancient times, the route along the Platte River in Nebraska, once called the Great Platte River Road, has served as a migratory pathway across the continent. From the era of the Oregon Trail to the present day, the Archway brings the history of the Great Platte River Road to life.

Historical Exhibits

Central to the Archway experience is our historical exhibit, which honors the American spirit of exploration. Utilizing life-sized figures and personal audio guides, the Archway recounts the tale of America’s development. Visitors can walk alongside pioneers on the Oregon Trail, observe a Pony Express Station horse exchange, listen to Mark Twain’s story of a cross-country stage coach journey, witness the driving of the “Golden Spike” connecting the nation’s railways, and learn about life on the Lincoln Highway at a traveler’s campground.

Located at Exit 275 on I-80, a key coast-to-coast travel route today, the Archway commemorates the journeys of all adventurers who have traveled the river’s route – from those who contributed to our nation’s development in the past to those who are shaping our future today.