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Land-Cover Change & The Dust Bowl Drought in the U.S. Great Plains

Join Conservation Nebraska at the Nebraska History Museum to hear from Dr. Qi S. Hu as he shares his current research examining how land changes over time and uses the ...
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Nebraska Statehood Day Celebration 2026

Free admission at NSHS historic sites and museums as we celebrate Nebraska’s 159th Birthday!
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Norris House Presidents’ Day Tour (Feb. 12-14)

Get to know Senator Norris and discover the seven presidents he served alongside.
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Wilder Seasons at the Nebraska History Museum

Meet Wilder Seasons at a special book launch at the Nebraska History Museum!
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Virtual Lecture: Winter Travel on the Oregon Trail

Experience Winter on the Oregon Trail!
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March 2026 Nebraska State Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The State Historic Preservation Board meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 20th at 1:00 p.m..
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Norris House St. Patrick’s Day Tours (March 12-14)

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a visit to the Norris House! No luck required!
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Petitioning for Freedom: Nebraska Women’s Fight for Legal Freedom

Join us this Women's History Month to learn more about the early fight for women's rights in Nebraska!
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Arbor Day at the Norris House

Branch out this Arbor Day at the Senator Norris House with tree-focused history tours!
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This Is the Route of My Forefathers: The 1837 Ioway Map

Discover the story of the Ioway people over hundreds of years during this book presentation and discussion.
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47th Annual Flint Hills Archaeological Conference

Learn more about archaeological and historical projects in Kansas, Nebraska, western Missouri, northeastern Oklahoma, and nearby areas.
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Semiquincentennial Commission March 2026 Meeting

The Nebraska Semiquincentennial Commission will meet Thursday, March 26th.
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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!

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Volunteers work with NSHS staff members to support our mission

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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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Discover the real places and people of our past at these NSHS sites.

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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.

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NSHS Programs

Learn more about the programs associated with NSHS.

Historical Marker Program
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Nebraska Statewide Cemetery Registry
Heritage Hero Award Recipients
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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.

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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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NSHS's Research and Reference Services help connect you to the material we collect and preserve.

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Find all of our digital resources, files, videos, and more, all in one easy-to-search page!

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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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