Friends of the C.F. Coffee Galley

Purpose of the Gallery is to:

  • Develop and describe the origin, evolvement, and development of the cattle industry on the High Plains and said industry’s past, present, and future social and economic effect on the High Plains;

  • Transmit and extend to the public the cultural, literary, and historic knowledge of the cattle industry; provide a resource for research; and,

  • Extend and support the academic programs of the College as they relate to the cattle industry.

To learn more, visit http://cfcoffeegallery.com/

Trek to “The Spade”

This four-year program will provide an opportunity for a participant/student to trek in the boot steps of early day ranchers.   You will learn (1) how early day ranches were capitalized and managed, and (2) the impact of land settlement and homesteading laws that shaped land settlement.

The period of study is 1863 through 1935.

FREE to Members of the ‘Friends of the C.F. Coffee Gallery’

Pre-Register below or at the Front Desk of the Sandoz Center at Chadron State College

Upcoming Events

The Spade Ranch Reunion

Historic Ranch Tour

September 7, 2026 | The Spade Company Town, Ellsworth, Nebraska

Tour & Program 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Lunch Provided

Registration Opens in May 2026 | RSVP or Pre-Registration Required

$25 Per Person for General Admission Tickets

Event is Free to Members of the ‘Friends of the C.F. Coffee Gallery’

Join Today - First Year Membership is Free!

Use code FIRSTYEAR to get your first year membership for free

The Trek to “The Spade” - Annual Events

Friends of C.F. Coffee Gallery Membership

“Friends” Membership Levels

  • Friend:  Annual support of $30 single, $50 couple, $100 family/entity

  • Friend (Contributor):  Greater than $100

  • Friend (Lifetime Membership):  $1,000 and greater

  • Exhibit Sponsor Level:  Annual support of $5,000 and greater

Other Support

  • Founders Level:  Gifts of $25,000 and greater

  • Endowment Level:  Help build the C.F. Coffee Gallery endowment to over $5 million

Membership Form

The Objectives of ‘Friends’ is to:

  • Assist and provide financial support to Chadron State College (CSC) for the continued development of the C.F. Coffee Gallery (Gallery) exhibit area, repository, programming, and website; and

  • Provide support to CSC’s rangeland/agricultural academic programs and facilities.