A look back into Superior’s past reveals an abundance of history and Victorian heritage. Known as the Victorian Capital of Nebraska, Superior is proud to host their Victorian Festival every Memorial Weekend Honoring Lady Evelene (Evelyn) Brodstone Vestey.

Born in 1875, she graduated from high school at the age of 14 and left Superior to study stenography. After completing school, she worked as a stenographer in Chicago with the Vestey Cold Storage Company. From there, she rose through the ranks to become chief auditor and troubleshooter for the Vestey Cold Storage Company, one of the biggest conglomerates of England.

Evelene married the man who built an empire shipping refrigerated meat to the allies during WWI, William Vestey, Lord of the British realm. After they were wed on August 9, 1924, Lord William asked her to adopt the British spelling for her name, Evelyn. They made their home at Kingswood, a historic castle in London. Lord Vestey died in December of 1940 and five months later on May 23, 1941, Evelyn passed away. Her ashes were sent back to Superior for interment at Evergreen Cemetery, making her the only nobility to be buried in the State of Nebraska.

Superior is committed to honoring its past every Memorial Weekend. For more information on the annual Victorian Festival events contact the Superior Chamber of Commerce at 402-879-3419, email superiornecc@gmail.com or like their Facebook page – Victorian Festival of Superior.

A national campaign, “Small Business Saturday”, is aimed at getting people to shop at locally owned retailers on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Superior merchants offer coupons for one day only shopping specials.

The Superior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Christmas Bucks Drawing. Funding is provided by Chamber Members who are interested in the continued economic growth of our community. Beginning in November, businesses that choose to participate will begin offering registration slips to customers who shop Superior. The registration slips will be entered into the Superior Chamber of Commerce Christmas Bucks Drawing. Over a four-week time a total of $1,500.00 will be given away confirming the fact “it pays to shop local”.

Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us in downtown Superior for holiday shopping specials, children’s activities, refreshments and socializing. Spend an evening with the Superior community where you can shop, have fun and enjoy the season. This event is sponsored by Superior Chamber of Commerce members.