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Top Stories from 2015

The NSHS had a big year in 2015! Listed below are just a few of our big accomplishments and best moments. Nebraska History Museum. Just because the museum has been ...

Marker Monday: The Ponca Tribe

  Location:  89101 522 Ave, Niobrara, Knox County, Nebraska; 42.750804, -98.06448 Marker Text: This has been the homeland of the Ponca Indians ...

Marker Monday: The Blizzard of 1888

One of the most spectacular and harrowing events in Nebraska history: the blizzard of January 12, 1888. (more…)

Marker Monday: Courthouse and Jail Rocks

Our Historical Markers across Nebraska highlight fascinating moments and places in our state's past.  Today, we're focusing on a pair of famous landmarks of ...

Marker Monday: The Seedling Mile

Our Historical Markers across Nebraska highlight fascinating moments and places in our state's past. Today, our focus is a preserved section of the Lincoln Highway. ...

Welcome to Marker Mondays!

In honor of Nebraska's historical markers, the History Nebraska blog is instituting Marker Mondays. Each Monday, we will feature one of our state's historical markers, ...

Marker Monday: Mayhew Cabin, 1855

Our Historical Markers across Nebraska highlight fascinating moments and places in our state's past. Today we're focusing on one of Nebraska's oldest structures, one ...

Marker Monday: Court House Rock, Chimney Rock and Scott’s Bluffs

Our Historical Markers across Nebraska highlight fascinating moments and places in our state's past. Today we're focusing on the North Platte Valley's trio of beautiful ...

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About History Nebraska
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.
Explore Nebraska
Discover the real places and people of our past at these History Nebraska sites.

Upcoming Events

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The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of History Nebraska members.

Latest Hall of Fame Inductee

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

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The work we do to discover, preserve, and share Nebraska's history wouldn't be possible without the support of History Nebraska members.
Nebraska Collections
History Nebraska's mission is to collect, preserve, and open our shared history to all Nebraskans.
Explore Nebraska
Discover the real places and people of our past at these History Nebraska sites.

Our YouTube Video Collection

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

Additional Research Resources

History Nebraska Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.
Support History Nebraska
Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to History Nebraska help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of History Nebraska by donating to the History Nebraska Foundation today.

Volunteers are the heroes of History Nebraska. 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.