Historic Preservation

What We Found

The Economic Benefits of Well Maintained Courthouses

https://vimeo.com/656731703

Historic Windows: To Replace or Not Replace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3Ghcj9dmC8

Standing Structure Survey Webinar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6OqwcuWFHE

Historic Tax Incentive Webinar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr1RILXsZUQ

Section 106 Webinar

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pghqhzTzoOM

National Register of Historic Places Map

Use this map of Nebraska to find and research the locations registered in the National Register of Historic Places.

Historic Tax Credit Storymap

This digital experience explains the value of the Historic Tax Credit Program and provides a list of projects that utilized the tax credit.

5-Year Preservation Plan

This document outlines the current 5-year preservation plan for the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office.

2021 NHTC Economic Impact Study

This study, conducted by the Bureau of Business Research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, outlines the economic impact of the Nebraska Historic Tax Credit (NHTC) program.

How to Apply for a National Register Designation

This document from the Department of the Interior outlines the evaluation process and criteria for evaluating a building, structure, object, site, or district for ...

National Register Preliminary Eligibility Form

Individuals and communities can nominate properties as historical touchstones to a shared history. Interested parties may fill out this form to begin the process.

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form

This form is for use in nominating or requesting determinations for individual properties and districts.

Help Perserve and Share 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.