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Museum

-three-dimensional objects (artifacts) and paper items -relating to the history of the people of Nebraska   The Museum Collections Department is responsible for the ...
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Archeology

-clearinghouse for archeological activity within the state.   -master file of all archeological projects conducted and sites discovered in the state -primary records ...
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Photograph

-nearly a million images, representing all aspects of Nebraska and Great Plains life from the later 1800s to the present. -formats include daguerreotypes, tintypes, ...
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Manuscript

-nearly 3,000 collections constituting over 12,000 cubic feet of archival material gathered from private sources -- anything other than a government agency -records of ...
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Library

-about 80,000 volumes including state publications and periodicals   -3,000 maps and atlases   -3,532 cataloged Nebraska newspapers   The Library collections are ...
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Moving Images

    The Moving Image Collections held by History Nebraska contain over 6 million feet of motion picture film and thousands of vintage videotape formats, all relating ...
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Sound Recordings

The Sound Recording Collections held by History Nebraska contain over 10,000 vintage audio tapes and other sound media formats, all relating to Nebraska by virtue of ...
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Government Records

-about 20,000 cubic feet of paper records    -close to 100,000 rolls of microfilm   -from the smallest village to the largest federal agency -1854 to the present ...
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Admission

$3 for adults; free for children (18 and under) and school groups Free admission for History Nebraska members. Free admission for Blue Star program for active military ...
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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 History Nebraska staff members to support our mission

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Interested in joining the History Nebraska team? Keep an eye on job listings!
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.
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Explore Nebraska
Discover the real places and people of our past at these History Nebraska sites.
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Chimney Rock
Fort Robinson
John Neihardt
Nebraska History Museum
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Neligh Mill
Senator Norris House
Thomas Kennard House
Historical Markers
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Upcoming Events

View our new and upcoming events to see how you can get involved.
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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.
History Nebraska Programs
Learn more about the programs associated with History Nebraska.
History Nebraska's Programs
Historical Marker Equity Program
National Register of Historical Places
Nebraska Hall of Fame
Semiquincentennial Commission
Historical Markers
Nebraska Statewide Cemetary Registry
Willa Cather National Statuary Hall
Heritage Hero Award Recipients
Nebraska SHRAB
Historical Markers
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Latest Hall of Fame Inductee

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

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

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

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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.

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