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

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Nebraska State Historical Society Board of Trustees will meet in person to conduct business at the Nebraska State Historical Society Headquarters, 1500 R. Street, Lincoln, NE, 68508, in the Don R. Gerlach Capitol View Room on Friday, October 11th, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. An agenda can be found here.

Current Board of Trustees

2024 Elected Members
Governor Appointed Members
2024 Officers

Sean Flowerday, Lincoln

First Congressional District
First term, expires 2024

Jamesena Moore, Bellevue

First Congressional District
Second term, expires 2026

Laura Muñoz, Lincoln

First Congressional District
First term, expires 2026

Nick Walter, Lincoln

First Congressional District
First term, expires 2025

 

David Levy, Omaha

Second Congressional District
Second term, expires 2024

Jacquelyn Morrison, Omaha

Second Congressional District
First term, expires 2026

Vacant

Second Congressional District

Vacant

Second Congressional District

 

Dee Adams, Merna

Third Congressional District
First term, expires 2026

William (Bob) Wickersham, Chadron

Third Congressional District
Second term, expires 2026

Arlan Wine, Wauneta

Third Congressional District
First term, expires 2025

Vacant

Third Congressional District

Jack Berg, Bridgeport

Third Congressional District
Second Term, expires 2026

Jessica Charlsen, Omaha

Second Congressional District
First Term, expires 2024

Vacant

First Congressional District

Sean Flowerday, President

Richard Herink, 1st Vice-President

Ben Gray, 2nd Vice-President

Chandra Diaz, Treasurer

Cindy S. Drake, Secretary

Past NSHS Board Minutes

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 Interim Director Cindy Drake. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.

Explore Nebraska

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

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.

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.

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!

Support The Historical Society

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.