During July’s Lunchbox Lecture, Jade Mendoza, Standing Structure Survey Coordinator, will share insights from the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office’s ongoing effort to document Green Book sites across the state. This statewide thematic survey, which began in May 2024, focuses on the businesses, residences, and community spaces that served Black travelers during the Jim Crow era. Although the project will not be completed until May 2026, this talk offers a first look at research findings, notable sites, and the collaborative process behind uncovering this important chapter of Nebraska’s history.
Event admission is free. LNKTV will record the lecture and make it available to the public.
Special thanks to the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation for providing funding for the recording of this event.
To learn more about the project, including the oral history collection, maps, and addresses of known sites, visit https://history.nebraska.gov/historic-preservation/nebraska-green-book/.
About Jade Mendoza
Jade Mendoza is the Standing Structure Survey Coordinator for the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office, where she has worked since 2021. She leads statewide efforts to document and preserve Nebraska’s built environment through field surveys, research, and public outreach. Jade currently manages a two-year project, launched in May 2024, to identify and contextualize Green Book sites across Nebraska. The project incorporates archival research, oral histories, and collaboration with local communities.
