Board of Trustees

History Nebraska is an independent Nebraska state agency that is directly governed by a fifteen-member board of trustees.

History Nebraska is also a membership organization. Members elect twelve trustees, four from each of the state's three congressional districts, to staggered three-year terms. Three trustees are appointed by the Governor, one from each congressional district. Nominations are made by a board-appointed nominating committee.

2020 History Nebraska Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes

Upcoming Board Meetings

History Nebraska Board Agenda January 17 2020

History Nebraska Board of Trustees Retreat Agenda January 16 2020

Current Board of Trustees

2019 Elected Members

Cherrie Beam-Callaway, Fremont
First Congressional District
Second term, expires 2019

Lance Bristol, Ansley
Third Congressional District
Second term, expires 2020

Kim Elder, Paxton
Third Congressional District
Second term, expires 2020

Tom Kraus, Madrid
Third Congressional District
First term, expires 2019

David Levy, Omaha
Second Congressional District
First term, expires 2021

Marilyn Moore, Lincoln
First Congressional District
First term, expires 2020

John Nelson, Omaha
Second Congressional District
Second term, expires 2020

Vickie Schaepler, Kearney
Third Congressional District
Second term, expires 2021

Charles Schroeder, Eagle
First Congressional District
First term, expires 2021

Connie Spellman, Omaha
Second Congressional District
First term, expires 2020

Eileen Wirth, Omaha
Second Congressional District
First term, expires 2019

Bryan Zimmer, Plattsmouth
First Congressional District
Second term, expires 2020

Governor Appointed Members

Bob Bartee
Second Congressional District
First term, expires 2021

Ann Bruntz, Friend
Third Congressional District
First term, expires 2020

Katherine Endacott, Pleasant Dale
First Congressional District
Second term, expires 2019

Officers

Bryan Zimmer, President

Lance Bristol, 1st Vice-President

Marilyn Moore, 2nd Vice-President

Ann Bruntz, Treasurer

Trevor Jones, Secretary

Past History Nebraska Board Minutes

2018 History Nebraska Board Minutes

History Nebraska Board Minutes January 5, 2018

History Nebraska Board Minutes April 20, 2018

History Nebraska Board Minutes July 20, 2018

History Nebraska Board Minutes October 26, 2018

2019 History Nebraska Board Minutes

History Nebraska Board of Trustees Minutes Meeting for January 2019

History Nebraska Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes for April 26 2019

History Nebraska Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes for July 19 2019

History Nebraska Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes for October 18 2019

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Location Info

Location Info

Nebraska History Museum

10:00-5:30pm Monday - Friday
1:00-5:30pm Saturday; CLOSED Sunday

Phone Number
(402) 471-4782

Address
131 Centennial Mall North
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
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Chimney Rock

Hours
Closed for renovations

Reopening Spring 2020

Phone Number
(308) 586-2581

Address
PO Box F
Bayard, NE 69334
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Fort Robinson

Hours

October 1, 2019 — May 22, 2020: Closed

May 23, 2020 — September 30, 2020: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Daily

Phone Number
(308) 665-2919

Address
3200 West Highway 20
Crawford, NE 69339
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Thomas P. Kennard

Hours
By Appointment Only Monday - Friday

Phone Number
(402) 471-4764

Address
1627 H Street
Lincoln, NE
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John G. Neihardt

Hours

Monday by Appointment

10:00am - 4:00pm Tuesday- Saturday
1:00pm - 4:00pm Sunday

Phone Number
(402) 648-3388

Address
306 E Elm St
Bancroft, NE 68004
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Neligh Mill

Hours
10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday - Saturday
1:00pm - 5:00pm Sunday

Phone Number
(402) 887-4303

Address
N Street at Wylie Dr
Neligh, NE 68756
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Senator George Norris

Hours
1:00pm - 4:30pm Wednesday - Friday
1:00pm - 3:30pm Saturday

Phone Number
(308) 345-8484

Address
706 Norris Ave
McCook, NE 69001
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Reference Room

Hours
Tuesday - Friday, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Phone Number
(402) 471-4751

Address
1500 "R" Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508-1651
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History Nebraska Headquarters

Hours
8am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Phone Number
(402) 471-3270

Address
1500 "R" Street
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508-1651
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