DUTIES (for complete description, see the Board Chair):
The mission of Wildwood Historic Center is to promote historical education opportunities regarding the Ware family, the Victorian Era and the general history of Nebraska City and the surrounding area.
The general purpose of the Board is to manage, maintain, promote and direct the activities of Wildwood Historic Center. This may include the operation of cultural and historical activities. The Board, working in cooperation with the City Council, directs a manager for daily operation of the Wildwood Historic Center. The Wildwood Historic Center is open (generally) from mid-April through the end of October and for special events as determined by the Board.
Regarding Wildwood House, the policy of the Wildwood Historic Center Board is to maintain the present high standard of restoration and furnishings of the 1860 to 1880 Mid-Victorian period in recognition of the expense, extended research and effort that has gone into restoring the Wildwood House. The Board seeks to ensure that integrity and authenticity is a primary goal for the care and operation of this facility.
APPOINTMENT & COMPOSITION:
The Board shall be composed of five (5) members who are to be appointed for individual terms of four (4) years by the Mayor and Council of the City of Nebraska City, pursuant to law. Board members may be re-appointed at the end of their term as approved by the Mayor and the City Council.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
| Pat Friedli, Chair | Tim Engel |
| Donna Kruse | Pam Frana |
| Michelle Kaiser |
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Pat Friedli, Chair, 402-873-5515