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SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt: Indigenous People's Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the impact Plains tribes made before Nebraska’s statehood and their continued role in our state today with our exhibit scavenger hunt!
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/scavenger-hunt-indigenous-peoples-day/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Fall Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a day of festive fun and learning on October 14th at the Nebraska History Museum. Discover everything from Nebraska harvest traditions to seasonal holidays such as the Harvest Moon Festival\, Halloween\, and Día de los Muertos. \nJoin the Nebraska History Museum\, the International Quilt Museum\, and Big Gumdrop Outdoors for a morning of hands-on learning! Open from 9 a.m. to noon\, you can spend the whole morning diving into learning stations or just swing by for a little bit—whatever works for you! We’ve got activities designed for learners from Pre-K all the way up to 8th grade. \nPlease pre-register by filling out the form below. If the form is slow to appear\, visit the form HERE. If you have questions\, you can email our staff at hn.museumeducation@nebraska.gov. \nRegular admission rates apply. Admission is free with a NSHS membership. \nIn Partnership with \n \nFunded by Support from \n \n 
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/homeschool-day-fall-traditions/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T150000
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UID:987527800-1792227600-1792249200@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:October Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our educators for a highlights tour! These tours include: \n\nTactile History: The Pershing Auditorium Mural\nNew to View: Showcasing sound\, screen and sports\nNebraska Unwrapped\nOur Nebraska: The Place\, It’s People & Their Impact\n\nThese tours are roughly 30 minutes and perfect for the whole family! Groups will leave across from the front desk every hour\, on the hour between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and are included in admission!
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/october-highlights-tour/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260922T210258Z
CREATED:20251124T192427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T210258Z
UID:987523696-1792497600-1792501200@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture: Preserving America's Welsh Heritage on the Great Plains
DESCRIPTION:On October 20th at 12 pm\, join us for a special Lunchbox Lecture highlighting the history of Welsh immigration to Nebraska. Robert Humphries\, Executive Director of the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Project\, and Gwenith Closs-Colgrove\, President of the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Project will share the story of Welsh immigrants who settled in communities like Wymore\, NE. Wymore was just one of a dozen Welsh communities in Nebraska. \nSpecial thanks to the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation for providing funding for this event series and the recording to broadcast on LNKTV. \n \n  \nAbout Robert Humphries \nHumphries is part-time director of the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre and the Archive for Welsh North America\, both located in Wymore\, Nebraska. A native of Newport\, Wales\, and a second-language Welsh speaker\, he holds an MA in Celtic Studies from the University of Wales\, Trinity Saint David. He has presented his research on Welsh-American history at academic conferences in Wales\, the United States and Canada\, and at the North American Festival of Wales (NAFOW). Humphries has also published articles in the Wisconsin Magazine of History\, The North American Journal of Welsh Studies\, Ninnau and in other periodicals. With the late Martha Davies\, he co-produced the mini-documentary film Pobl y Paith/People of the Prairie: The Welsh in Nebraska. \n \nAbout Gwenith Closs-Colgrove \nI grew up on a family farm just south of Wymore and was homesteaded in 1878 by my great-grandfather Humphrey Closs. The Bethel Welsh community was close knit and all services at the Calvinistic Methodist were held in Welsh until the 1920’s. My father\, Ellsworth Closs\, was the last Welsh speaker and when he passed away in 2000\, Some individuals from that area asked if we would donate his memorial money to start a Welsh museum. I have served as President of the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Project since 2016 and we have grown to be the premier Welsh museum and Archive in North America.
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/lunchbox-lecture-october-lecturer-2026/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T180351Z
CREATED:20260917T180351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180351Z
UID:987527560-1792832400-1792850400@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:2026 Annual Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members and people interested in becoming members of the Nebraska State Historical Society are invited on Saturday\, October 24 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for the Annual Members Meeting at the Nebraska History Museum in Lincoln\, NE. At the meeting\, learn about what NSHS has been up to over the past year with a presentation from NSHS Director Daryl Bohac\, each department\, and the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation. After the presentation ends at 10:30\, all attendees can enjoy booths with presentations from our collections team and a special scavenger hunt for the Nebraska History Museum. Members can sign up to go on a tour of the behind the scenes areas of the Nebraska History Museum and a free light lunch provided by the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation. \nRSVP for the Annual Members Meeting by clicking here. \n\nAnnual Meeting Presentation—The Annual meeting\, starting at 9:30 am\, will feature the Nebraska State Historical Society’s Director\, Daryl Bohac\, the various department heads\, and the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation giving presentations on what was accomplished in the last year. The meeting will take place at the Nebraska History Museum’s Oldfather Auditorium and will be streamed to three of NSHS’s sites\, the Ethel S. and Christopher J. Abbot Chimney Rock Visitor Center\, the Fort Robinson History Center\, and the Senator George Norris State Historic Site for members who cannot make it to Lincoln.\nNebraska History Museum Scavenger Hunt—Visitors will be tasked with finding one object from every decade since Nebraska became a state in 1867. Designed for families\, adults\, and children\, visitors are sure to enjoy exploring the museum and learning about Nebraska’s history.\nNebraska State Historical Society Foundation Light Lunch—A Light Lunch will be provided to all members who attend the Annual Members Meeting from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Thank you to the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation for providing the lunch.\nCollections Storage Tours—Join collections staff for a tour of our 3D object storage to see where some of Nebraska’s most historical items are kept! From original John Falter paintings to logs from Peter Sarpy’s cabin\, you’ll get to experience a part of the Nebraska History Museum few get to see. Tours are available to members 18 and older.\nAre You Smarter than Indiana Jones—Meet Archeology Curator Trish Nelson\, examine real artifacts\, and see if you can put them in chronological order!\nHistoric Photos and Film Digitization—Watch Photograph and Audiovisual Curator Matthew Mickelson as he demonstrates how film is digitized. Uncover the tricks and techniques behind spirit photography by looking at some of NSHS’s most unusual photographs!\nArchives Up Close!—State Archivist and Curator of Government Records Anna Holley and Curator of Manuscripts Tom Mooney showcase hidden gems from the NSHS archives! See a selection of government records including state fair ephemera and items relating to the exhibit Our Nebraska. Explore up close the real objects pulled from the Lincoln Centennial time capsule buried in 1959\n\nSupported by the \n \n  \n 
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/2026-annual-members-meeting/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T162916Z
CREATED:20260923T211549Z
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UID:987527558-1793293200-1793394000@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Haunted History: The Myth\, The Fact\, The Feeling
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 29th and 30th for two nights of history\, mystery\, and tales of the paranormal\, hosted at the Thomas P. Kennard House\, and featuring ghost tours of the William H. Ferguson Home next door! \nThomas P. Kennard House\nOpen House\, Hours: 5 PM – 8 PM\nExplore the house and discover ghostly activities throughout: \n\nDelve into the history of Victorian Era spiritualists and seances with our museum Education team.\nStop by the State Historic Preservation booth to find out: is my house haunted\, or just old?\nSit down for a tarot reading\, and learn the history of divining fortunes with cards.\nCheck out objects from our collections with links to the paranormal past.\n\nBuy tickets here. \n\nWilliam H. Ferguson House\nGhost Tours\nStep into the past… and perhaps encounter something that never left. \nSign up for the tour and explore the two-and-a-half-story house which was once the residence of William and Myrtle Ferguson. Learn about the Ferguson family and the history of the property\, and hear stories of the paranormal activity and unexplained encounters reported within its walls. Try your hand at amateur ghost-hunting equipment as the tour investigates the house and see what you might discover! \nTours run from 5:30-7 PM and 7:30-9PM. (Please plan on showing up at least 15 minutes before tours.)\nSpots are limited! Buy tickets here. \n  \n*Note: Due to historic architecture\, the spaces are not accessible to wheelchairs. The tour includes stairs and walking on uneven terrain.*
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/haunted-history-the-myth-the-fact-the-feeling/
LOCATION:Thomas P. Kennard State Historic Site\, 1627 H Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T165905Z
CREATED:20260910T184811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T165905Z
UID:987527511-1793437200-1793462400@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Día de los Muertos 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nebraska History Museum for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Saturday\, October 31st\, with free admission from 9 AM to 4 PM! We’ll have activities for everyone in the family to celebrate the holiday! Our partner organizations will be posted throughout the museum. \n\nPlay a Round of Nebraska-Themed Lotería—a traditional Mexican game\, similar to bingo\, but with a Nebraska twist.\nScavenger Hunt—Explore the stories and history of Nebraska’s Hispanic and Latino communities through objects in our exhibits.\nMake Your Own Button/Sticker—Honor the loved ones you are remembering by creating a button or sticker.\nMatching Activity—Day of the Dead is celebrated in tons of different ways across the world! Can you match the tradition to the country it is from?\n\n  \nThe free admission for this event is funded by support from the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation. So don’t forget to stop by the thank-you card table and write a note for them! \nThank you to our partners organizations! \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \nSupported by the
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/dia-de-los-muertos-2026/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260923T183624Z
CREATED:20260916T184141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T183624Z
UID:987527580-1794040200-1794067200@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Teacher Professional Development Workshop: Federalism and Nebraska History
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Constitution Center and the Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS) for a full-day professional learning workshop exploring the powerful role of federalism in American government through the unique history of Nebraska. \nParticipating teachers will begin the workshop with an overview of the role federalism has played in American history\, from the Founding era to today\, using the Center’s nonpartisan educational framework. Participants will then do a deep dive on stories from Nebraska’s history highlighting the state’s role as a laboratory of democracy\, including the shift to a unicameral legislature. \nA full overview of resources from the Center and NSHS will be made available\, with participants leaving the workshop with a deeper understanding of Nebraska history and the balance of power between the state and national governments\, along with practical strategies for their students to thoughtfully engage with this topic. \nAll participating teachers will receive a $100 stipend. Participants traveling more than 50 miles will be eligible for an additional $50 travel stipend. All participants will receive a light breakfast and boxed lunches (dietary restrictions will be accommodated). \nDuring the workshop you will:  \n\nDeepen their constitutional knowledge by exploring the importance of federalism from the founding through today.\nEngage with primary sources and constitutional questions that help students develop constitutional thinking skills and consider diverse perspectives.\nHear stories from Nebraska’s history highlighting the state’s role as a laboratory of democracy during a guided tour of NSHS’s exhibits and through NSHS resources sharing.\n\nPlease pre-register by filling out the form here. \n  \nIn partnership with:
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/teacher-professional-development-workshop-federalism-and-nebraska-history/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T213908Z
CREATED:20260928T213617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T213908Z
UID:987527810-1794646800-1794672000@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Touchable Table: Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Explore authentic objects used by veterans from Nebraska and discover their stories with help from museum staff.
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/touchable-table-veterans-day/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T130000
DTSTAMP:20251201T175025Z
CREATED:20251124T192440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T175025Z
UID:987523697-1794916800-1794920400@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture: November Lecturer TBA
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for our Lunchbox Lecture program at the Nebraska History Museum. Each month will feature a different presentation on Nebraska History. Event admission is free! \nCan’t join us at the Nebraska History Museum? View past programs on LNKTV and the Nebraska State Historical Society YouTube channel! \nSpecial thanks to the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation for providing funding for this event series and the recording to broadcast on LNKTV.
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/lunchbox-lecture-november-lecturer-2026/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T120000
DTSTAMP:20261006T181730Z
CREATED:20260708T210259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T181730Z
UID:987526806-1794992400-1795003200@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Nebraska Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nebraska History Museum with Vision Maker Media\, Great Plains Art Museum\, and International Quilt Museum from 9 am – 12 pm CST for a morning full of hands-on learning about artistic traditions in Nebraska\, including music\, painting\, and clothing. Explore the stories of notable Nebraska artists\, including Lillian St. Cyr and Angel De Cora. \nPlease pre-register by filling out the form below. If the form is slow to appear\, visit the form HERE. If you have questions\, you can email our staff at hn.museumeducation@nebraska.gov. \nRegular admission rates apply. Admission is free with a NSHS membership. \nIn Partnership With \n \n  \nFunded by Support from
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/homeschool-day-nebraska-artists/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260928T214135Z
CREATED:20260928T214135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T214135Z
UID:987527813-1795251600-1795276800@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Scavenger Hunt: Sports & Games in Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate football and volleyball season with our exhibit scavenger hunt! Follow the clues and engage with objects across the galleries in a fun\, hands-on way for all ages. \nNebraskans have always loved sports and games. Can you find the evidence throughout our exhibits?
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/scavenger-hunt-sports-games-in-nebraska/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T214520Z
CREATED:20260928T214343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T214520Z
UID:987527817-1795856400-1795878000@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:November Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our educators for a highlights tour! These tours include: \n\nTactile History: The Pershing Auditorium Mural\nNew to View: Showcasing sound\, screen and sports\nNebraska Unwrapped\nOur Nebraska: The Place\, It’s People & Their Impact\n\nThese tours are roughly 30 minutes and perfect for the whole family! Groups will leave across from the front desk every hour\, on the hour between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and are included in admission!
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/november-highlights-tour/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T162829Z
CREATED:20260929T153734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T162829Z
UID:987527821-1796461200-1796486400@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Winter Traditions (Christmas and Kwanzaa)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 5th for a day of festive fun and learning. Discover Nebraska’s winter traditions during the holidays of Christmas and Kwanzaa. Let’s celebrate the magic of the season together. \nActivities include: \n\nTin Ornament Making: When settlers celebrated Christmas in Nebraska\, they decorated their trees with tin ornaments! Help us decorate our museum tree or make your own to take home!\nKwanzaa Story Time and Kwanzaa Table Setup: After learning more about Kwanzaa traditions\, see if you can set up your own table while matching the objects with the correct Swahili word!\n\n  \nNext Saturday\, we’ll learn more about the holidays of Hanukkah and Las Posadas.
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/hands-on-history-winter-traditions-christmas-and-kwanzaa/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T191921Z
CREATED:20260708T211700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T191921Z
UID:987526813-1796806800-1796817600@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Winter Traditions
DESCRIPTION:Join the Nebraska History Museum\, Great Plains Art Museum\, and International Quilt Museum on December 9th for a morning of festive fun and learning. Discover Nebraska’s winter traditions\, like holidays and winter games. Let’s celebrate the magic of the season together. \nOpen from 9 a.m. to noon\, you can spend the whole morning diving into learning stations or just swing by for a little bit—whatever works for you! We’ve got activities designed for learners from Pre-K all the way up to 8th grade. \nPlease pre-register by filling out the form below. If the form is slow to appear\, visit the form HERE. If you have questions\, you can email our staff at hn.museumeducation@nebraska.gov. \nRegular admission rates apply. Admission is free with a NSHS membership. \nIn Partnership with \n \nFunded by Support from
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/homeschool-day-winter-traditions-2/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260929T162744Z
CREATED:20260929T162744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T162744Z
UID:987527823-1797066000-1797091200@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Winter Traditions (Hanukkah and Las Posadas)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 12th for a day of festive fun and learning. Discover Nebraska’s winter traditions during the holidays of Hanukkah and Las Posadas. Let’s celebrate the magic of the season together. \nActivities Include: \n\nDreidel Making: Learn the history of a dreidel and learn how to play one! Then make your own to take home!\nCrafting a Piñata: Learn about Las Posadas celebration before making a “piñata” to take home!
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/hands-on-history-winter-traditions-hanukkah-and-las-posadas/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261215T130000
DTSTAMP:20251201T175014Z
CREATED:20251124T192456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T175014Z
UID:987523698-1797336000-1797339600@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Lunchbox Lecture: December Lecturer TBA
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the third Tuesday of each month for our Lunchbox Lecture program at the Nebraska History Museum. Each month will feature a different presentation on Nebraska History. Event admission is free! \nCan’t join us at the Nebraska History Museum? View past programs on LNKTV and the Nebraska State Historical Society YouTube channel! \nSpecial thanks to the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation for providing funding for this event series and the recording to broadcast on LNKTV.
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/lunchbox-lecture-december-lecturer-2026/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T214513Z
CREATED:20260928T214513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T214513Z
UID:987527819-1797670800-1797692400@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:December Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join our educators for a highlights tour! These tours include: \nTactile History: The Pershing Auditorium Mural\nNew to View: Showcasing sound\, screen and sports\nNebraska Unwrapped\nOur Nebraska: The Place\, It’s People & Their Impact \nThese tours are roughly 30 minutes and perfect for the whole family! Groups will leave across from the front desk every hour\, on the hour between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM and are included in admission!
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/december-highlights-tour/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T191949Z
CREATED:20260708T214013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T191949Z
UID:987526823-1799830800-1799841600@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Inventions and Innovations
DESCRIPTION:Discover amazing inventions created in Nebraska during the January Homeschool Day at the Nebraska History Museum on January 13th! Through hands-on activities\, crafts\, and games\, children will learn about Nebraska inventions such as Kool-Aid\, the hand corn husker\, frozen TV dinners\, and the center pivot. \nOpen from 9 a.m. to noon\, you can spend the whole morning diving into learning stations or just swing by for a little bit—whatever works for you! We’ve got activities designed for learners from Pre-K all the way up to 8th grade. \nPlease pre-register by filling out the form below. If the form is slow to appear\, visit the form HERE. If you have questions\, you can email our staff at hn.museumeducation@nebraska.gov. \nRegular admission rates apply. Admission is free with a NSHS membership. \nFunded by Support from
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/homeschool-day-inventions-and-innovations/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260922T192002Z
CREATED:20260709T153839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T192002Z
UID:987526828-1802250000-1802260800@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Wild West
DESCRIPTION:Saddle up and join the Nebraska History Museum for a rootin’ tootin’ good time at our Wild West Homeschool Day on February 10th! Discover what life was like for cowboys\, ranchers\, and rodeo athletes through hands-on activities\, games\, and touchable artifacts. \nOpen from 9 a.m. to noon\, you can spend the whole morning diving into learning stations or just swing by for a little bit—whatever works for you! We’ve got activities designed for learners from Pre-K all the way up to 8th grade. \nPlease pre-register by filling out the form below. If the form is slow to appear\, visit the form HERE. If you have questions\, you can email our staff at hn.museumeducation@nebraska.gov. \nRegular admission rates apply. Admission is free with a NSHS membership. \nFunded by Support from
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/homeschool-day-wild-west/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T154905Z
CREATED:20260709T154905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T154905Z
UID:987526833-1804669200-1804680000@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Nebraskans on the Go
DESCRIPTION:Nebraskans have always been on the go! Explore the history of transportation in Nebraska and discover how railroads connected Nebraska communities\, automobiles transformed daily life\, and more on March 10th. Through hands-on activities\, designed for learners from Pre-K all the way up to 8th grade\, students will learn how different forms of transportation have helped shape Nebraska. \nOpen from 9 a.m. to noon\, you can spend the whole morning diving into learning stations or just swing by for a little bit. \nPlease pre-register by filling out the form below. If the form is slow to appear\, visit the form HERE. If you have questions\, you can email our staff at hn.museumeducation@nebraska.gov. \nRegular admission rates apply. Admission is free with an NSHS membership. \nFunded by Support from
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/homeschool-day-nebraskans-on-the-go-2/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T160424Z
CREATED:20260709T155840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T160424Z
UID:987526836-1807693200-1807704000@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Nature in Nebraska
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Nebraska History Museum\, along with the Great Plains Art Museum and the International Quilt Museum\, from 9 a.m. to noon CST on April 14th for a morning full of hands-on learning to celebrate Nature in Nebraska. Discover the plants and animals that call Nebraska home\, from the rolling Sandhills to the mighty Missouri River and everywhere in between. \nPlease pre-register by filling out the form below. If the form is slow to appear\, visit the form HERE. If you have questions\, you can email our staff at hn.museumeducation@nebraska.gov. \nRegular admission rates apply. Admission is free with an NSHS membership. \nIn Partnership With \n \nFunded by Support from
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/homeschool-day-nature-in-nebraska-2/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T160704Z
CREATED:20260709T160704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T160704Z
UID:987526839-1810717200-1810728000@history.nebraska.gov
SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Historic Homes
DESCRIPTION:May is National Historic Preservation Month! Discover the types of homes Nebraskans lived in—tipis\, earth lodges\, sod houses\, and more through hands-on activities\, crafts\, and games! \nOpen from 9 a.m. to noon\, you can spend the whole morning diving into learning stations or just swing by for a little bit—whatever works for you! We’ve got activities designed for learners from Pre-K all the way up to 8th grade. \nPlease pre-register by filling out the form below. If the form is slow to appear\, visit the form HERE. If you have questions\, you can email our staff at hn.museumeducation@nebraska.gov. \nRegular admission rates apply. Admission is free with an NSHS membership. \nIn Partnership With \n \nFunded by Support from
URL:https://history.nebraska.gov/event/homeschool-day-historic-homes/
LOCATION:Nebraska History Museum\, 131 Centennial Mall North\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visible on Calendar
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