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Nebraska’s First Major League Player
1893: After spending years playing in the minor leagues, Falls City native Charles Abbey makes his major league debut.
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Surviving a 1909 Nebraska Glider Flight
By David L. Bristow
In 1909 Ulrick Sorensen faced a decision that would determine his future. It was potentially a life-or-death choice.
This is a story ...
Marker Monday: The Sage Brothers
Our Historical Markers across Nebraska highlight moments and places in our state's past. Today we're focusing on the tragic tale of three brothers from Niobrara who all ...
Nebraska History Spotlight: the Clarkson Historical Society
The Clarkson Historical Society (CHS) collects, preserves, and displays historical artifacts used in the growth and development of Clarkson. CHS interprets events ...
Nebraska’s Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday
One of the additional roles I currently have is serving as the chair of the Nebraska Semiquincentennial Commission, which was established by the Nebraska Legislature in ...
Marker Monday: Tornado Hill
Seven tornadoes struck Grand Island and surrounding areas on the night of June 3, 1980.
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Seven tornadoes struck Grand Island and ...
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