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Virtual Dia de los Muertos 2020

On November 1st experience the excitement and discover the meaning of El Dia de los Muertos, (the Day of the Dead), virtually. (more…)

KGCH Wayne Hospital Radio

Dr. A. S. Lutgen, a Wayne local, established the town's first hospital in the early 1900's. During the radio rave of the 1920's, he bought a ship "radio telephone" with ...

Swabbing the Decks

Seventy-five years ago, the USS Missouri was the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan to Allied Forces, ending World War II.  The signing of the surrender ...

Marker Monday: Lodgepole and the Union Pacific Railroad

Location 751-799 McCall St, Lodgepole, Cheyenne County, Nebraska View this marker's location 41.148847, -102.6349 Marker Text The history of Lodgepole has been ...

Students Dig Into Archival Materials To Tell Nebraska Stories

Three Nebraska students were recognized at the state contest of National History Day, a research and project-based program for students in grades 6-12. (more…)

Dia de los Muertos 2020

Discover the meaning and experience the excitement of Dia de los Muertos from the comfort of your home. This celebration is a collaboration between 12 local ...

Marker Monday: Hartington, Home of Two Nebraska Governors

  Location 304 W Franklin St, Hartington, Cedar County, Nebraska View this marker's location 42.619645, -97.26838   Marker Text This marker, ...

The Girls of Company Z

An 1890s Omaha photo shows three young women dressed in what look like men’s military cadet uniforms. It was frowned upon for women to be dressed in such a manner, so ...

What Do We Do With This Stuff Now?

Being an archeology collections manager means you are responsible for the care and preservation of numerous items; some collections consist of thousands of items, while ...

Five Nebraska cities receive sub-grants through Certified Local Government Program

History Nebraska’s State Historic Preservation Office is pleased to announce Auburn, Lincoln, North Platte, Omaha, and Plattsmouth, as the recipients of sub-grants ...

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History Nebraska was founded in 1878 as the Nebraska State Historical Society 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 History Nebraska from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Interim Director and CEO Jill Dolberg. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for History Nebraska.
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