Pawnee Scouts
No tribe has deeper roots in Nebraska than the Pawnees, but by the mid-nineteenth century they faced mounting hardship and multiple enemies. Pressured by the ...
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Homeschool Day: Winter Traditions
‘Tis the season for learning about winter traditions at the Nebraska History Museum!
Preserving John Falter’s Work: Inside the Conservation of a 400-Piece Collection
The Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center Paper Lab recently completed treatment on a collection of nearly 400 works on paper by the American artist John P. Falter, perhaps ...
John Shaw’s “Cameron the Capitol Cat” Book Signing
Grab your signed copy of "Cameron the Capitol Cat" and meet photographer John Shaw on December 10!
John Shaw’s “Cameron the Capitol Cat” Book Signing Encore
Grab your signed copy of "Cameron the Capitol Cat" and meet photographer John Shaw on November 29!
Marker Monday: Doniphan 1887 Fire
Marker Text
Hall County Sheriff Wedgwood received a telegram from W.J. Burger of Doniphan on November 27, 1887, informing him that half the town was in ashes. The ...
Lunchbox Lecture: The History of Spoken Word Poetry
April is National Poetry Month!
Lunchbox Lecture: Beets Reign on Fremont’s Street Fair of 1900
Don't miss this fascinating look at one of Nebraska's more unusual local celebrations of the past!
Lunchbox Lecture: Charles Jackson French: An Unsung Hero
Discover the story of the "Hero of the Solomon Islands!"
Lunchbox Lecture: Civics in Nebraska: 2015-Present
Find out how Nebraska's civic engagement has evolved and what it means for our future.
Lunchbox Lecture: After the Children’s Blizzard – The Life and Legacy of Minnie Mae Freeman
You know Minnie Freeman for braving the Blizzard of 1888—but do you know she helped design the Nebraska state seal?
Lunchbox Lecture – Hidden Gems & Hidden Work: Caring for the Art of the Great Plains
Discover the hidden gems of the Great Plains Art Museum's collection in this rare behind-the-scenes talk.
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