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Lunchbox Lecture: Civics in Nebraska: 2015-Present

Find out how Nebraska's civic engagement has evolved and what it means for our future.
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Lunchbox Lecture: After the Children’s Blizzard – The Life and Legacy of Minnie Mae Freeman

You know Minnie Freeman for braving the Blizzard of 1888—but do you know she helped design the Nebraska state seal?
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Lunchbox Lecture – Hidden Gems & Hidden Work: Caring for the Art of the Great Plains

Discover the hidden gems of the Great Plains Art Museum's collection in this rare behind-the-scenes talk.
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Lunchbox Lecture: Pawnee Archeology

During Nebraska Archeology Month, learn more about the homeland of the Pawnee Nation and the work archeologists have done to record the tribal nation's history.
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Lunchbox Lecture: Preserving America’s Welsh Heritage on the Great Plains

Discover the history of Welsh immigrants in Nebraska!
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Lunchbox Lecture: Death, Poverty, and Bread: How German Russians found success in Nebraska

Why did thousands of German families leave Russia for the Nebraska prairie?
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Lunchbox Lecture: December Lecturer TBA

Bite-sized talks. Big Nebraska stories.
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Lunchbox Lecture: Votes for Women: The U.S. and Nebraska Campaigns for Suffrage

Don’t miss Dr. Dianne Bystrom’s insightful look at Nebraska’s road to ratifying the 19th Amendment.
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Lunchbox Lecture: Giving Nebraska’s History a Home

Discover the donation stories behind the NSHS Collections.
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Nebraska History Museum Free Day: Celebrating Winter Traditions

Free admission at the Nebraska History Museum as we celebrate the richness of winter traditions!
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Homeschool Day: Wild Weather

Join us for an unforgettable learning adventure about Nebraska's weather!
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Homeschool Day: The Arts in Nebraska

Create your own mosaic, paint a self-portrait, and more this February!
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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 Director Daryl Bohac. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.

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Explore Nebraska

Discover the real places and people of our past at these NSHS 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
Gift Shops

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.

Museum Field Trips
Virtual Field Trips
Homeschool Days
Summer Workshops
Scout Merit Badge Workshops

NSHS Programs

Learn more about the programs associated with NSHS.

Historical Marker Program
National Register of Historic Places
Nebraska Hall of Fame
Semiquincentennial Commission

 

 

Nebraska Statewide Cemetery Registry
Heritage Hero Award Recipients
Nebraska SHRAB

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.

Research, Reference, & Genealogy
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Explore Nebraska Collections

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Moving Images Inventories
Photo Collection List
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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.

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!

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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.

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