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Benton Aldrich was a difficult neighbor—but his dugout sod house was one of Nebraska’s best libraries
Benton Aldrich was man who got on other people’s nerves. He registered the deed to his Nemaha County farm in his wife’s name so she could vote in school elections. He ...
Louise Vinciquerra, Nebraska’s Bootlegger Queen
“Queen Louise” thumbed her nose at the law throughout the Prohibition era, usually avoiding punishment despite frequent arrests across the state. Her story provides new ...
Which is the earliest known picture of a Nebraska event?
One of these four images is the earliest known depiction of a Nebraska event. Can you guess which one?
Make your guess, then scroll down for the ...
Chimney Rock, Neligh Mill featured in 2018 statewide summer travel programs
Two History Nebraska sites are participating in summer programs designed to get you out on the road.
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Lincoln Chicken War
Sometimes it takes a good guy with a chicken to stop a bad guy with a chicken. Consider this strange tale about the founder of today’s Lincoln Journal Star and his ...
Our new book: A Brief History of Nebraska
At last, Nebraska has a short treatment of its long history. We've published A Brief History of Nebraska by Ronald C. Naugle. It tells the story from prehistoric times ...
Throwback Thursday Photograph, UNL Class of 1953
Congrats to all recent University of Nebraska graduates from us here at History Nebraska!
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Throwback Thursday Photograph, Gould’s Grapes
Today’s Throwback Thursday Photograph features two of History Nebraska newest additions to the Photograph Collection. In the first image (at left), workers load baskets ...
Letter From The Director
By now I hope you have heard our exciting news – we are changing our name to History Nebraska!
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Throwback Thursday Photograph, Edward and Maggie Gehrke
Nebraskans Maggie and Edward Gehrke traveled extensively around the United States and Canada in the early 1900s. Things could and frequently did get pretty messy.
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New Look, New Conservation Guide
The History Nebraska Conservation Division has a new name, new look, and new ways to help you preserve your own collections.
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The Art of Making Moonshine
Law enforcement seized this still and jugs of moonshine from a Lincoln basement in 1931. We wanted to know more about it, so we asked Nebraska author and folklorist ...
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