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Memberships

Board of Trustees

Who We Are

NSHS is a Nebraska state agency led by a director appointed by the Governor.

NSHS is also a membership organization. Members elect twelve trustees, four from each of the state’s three congressional districts, to staggered three-year terms, to advise the director. Three trustees are appointed by the Governor, one from each congressional district. Nominations are made by a board-appointed nominating committee. The Board of Trustees serves as an advisory board to the director and determines the various membership levels available to the public.

 

Upcoming Board Meetings

Please check back later for details regarding the next Board of Trustees meeting.

Future meeting dates:
January 24, 2025 – Lincoln
April 11, 2025 – Location TBD
August 1, 2025 – Location TBD
October 18 & 19 – Location TBD

Resources

NSHS Election Application 2024
NSHS Candidate Petition
Nebraska Open Meetings Act

Current Board of Trustees

2025 Elected Members
Governor Appointed Members
2025 Officers

Jamesena Moore, Bellevue

First Congressional District
Second term, expires 2026

Laura Muñoz, Lincoln

First Congressional District
First term, expires 2026

Gail Debuse Potter, Lincoln

First Congressional District
First term, expires 2027

Nicholas (Nick) Walter, Lincoln

First Congressional District
First term, expires 2025

 

Jacquelyn Morrison, Omaha

Second Congressional District
First term, expires 2026

Anna Caster Wightman, Omaha

Second Congressional District
First term, expires 2027

Vacant

Second Congressional District

Vacant

Second Congressional District

 

Dee Adams, Merna

Third Congressional District
First term, expires 2026

Shannon Smith, Gordon

Third Congressional District
First term, expires 2027

William (Bob) Wickersham, Chadron

Third Congressional District
Second term, expires 2026

Arlan Wine, Wauneta

Third Congressional District
First term, expires 2025

Vacant

First Congressional District

Vacant

Second Congressional District

Jack Berg, Bridgeport

Third Congressional District
Second Term, expires 2026

Nicholas (Nick) Walter, President

Jamesena Moore, 1st Vice-President

William (Bob) Wickersham, 2nd Vice-President

Daryl L. Bohac, Secretary

Past NSHS Board Minutes

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020

Help Shape History

Become a Member

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!

Volunteer

Volunteers work with NSHS staff members to support our mission

Start Your Career

Interested in joining the NSHS team? Keep an eye on job listings!

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
Fort Robinson
John Neihardt
Nebraska History Museum

Explore Nebraska

 

Neligh Mill
Senator Norris House
Thomas Kennard House
Historical Markers
Gift Shops

Upcoming Events

View our new and upcoming events to see how you can get involved.

Become a Member

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.

Museum Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips
Summer Workshops
Scout Merit Badge Workshops

NSHS Programs

Learn more about the programs associated with NSHS.

Historical Markers
Historical Marker Equity Program
National Register of Historic Places
Nebraska Hall of Fame
Semiquincentennial Commission

 

 

Nebraska Statewide Cemetery Registry
Willa Cather National Statuary Hall
Heritage Hero Award Recipients
Nebraska SHRAB

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.

Research, Reference, & Genealogy
About Collections
Digital Collections Portal
Government Records

Explore Nebraska Collections

Library Search
Manuscript Finding Aids
Moving Images Inventories
Photo Collection List
Sound Recordings Inventories

Our YouTube Video Collection

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

Additional Research Resources

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

NSHS Services

Digital Resources

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

All Services
Archeology
Collections
Conservation Center
Digital Curation
Historic Preservation
Publications

Support The Historical Society

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.