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Touchable Artifact Table: What’s in Common?

Help us solve a history mystery!
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Hands-On History: Sports & Games in Nebraska Scavenger Hunt

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June Highlights Tour: Nebraska Unwrapped

Discover something new about our state!
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Nebraska History Museum Free Day: Celebrating Armed Forces Day

Free admission at the Nebraska History Museum as we recognize Nebraska's military history!
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Petitioning for Freedom: Lawfully Challenging Institutionalization

Discover how ordinary people used the courts to fight back against forced institutionalization.
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Marker Monday: Salem Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church

Axtell | Kearney County | Marker Monday
  Marker Text The Salem Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1883. This area, including portions of Kearney, Phelps, and Harlan counties, once had ...
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Celebrating National Historic Preservation Month at the Norris House

Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with Nebraska's preservation community and deepen your appreciation for the history right in your own backyard!
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POSTPONED: History and Archeology of the Thomas P. Kennard House

Discover the story of Lincoln's oldest home, the man who built it, and the history left behind.
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May 2026 Nebraska State Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The State Historic Preservation Board meeting is scheduled for Friday, May 15th at 12:00 p.m..
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History and Archeology at Fort Robinson

Don't miss your chance to go behind the scenes of this legendary Nebraska landmark!
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Being a member is the easiest way to be involved in our mission to preserve and share our state's rich history. Find out how!

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About NSHS

The Nebraska State Historical Society was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883. Legislation in 1994 changed NSHS from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Director Daryl Bohac. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.

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Explore Nebraska

Discover the real places and people of our past at these NSHS sites.

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Chimney Rock
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John Neihardt
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Neligh Mill
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Thomas Kennard House
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The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of NSHS members.

NSHS Education

Learn more about the educational programs provided at our museums, sites, and online.

Education Digital Learning Resources

Find games, lists, and more to enhance your history education curriculum.

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Historical Marker Program
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Nebraska Statewide Cemetery Registry
Heritage Hero Award Recipients
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Latest Hall of Fame Inductee

The Nebraska Hall of Fame was established in 1961 to officially recognize prominent Nebraskans.

Listen to our Podcast

Listen to the articles and authors published in the Nebraska History Magazine with our new Nebraska History Podcast!

Nebraska Collections

NSHS's mission is to collect, preserve, and open our shared history to all Nebraskans.

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Get a closer look at Nebraska's history through your own eyes, with our extensive video collections.

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NSHS's Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.

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Find all of our digital resources, files, videos, and more, all in one easy-to-search page!

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Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to the Nebraska State Historical Society help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of NSHS.

Volunteers are the heroes of NSHS. So much history, so little time! Your work helps us share access to Nebraska’s stories at our museums and sites, the reference room, and online.

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