History and Archeology of the Thomas P. Kennard House
Discover the story of Lincoln's oldest home, the man who built it, and the history left behind.
Events
What We Found
Touchable Artifact Table: Immigration to Nebraska
Learn more about Nebraska's immigration history!
July Highlights Tour: Our Nebraska
Join for a tour to celebrate the US's 250th anniversary!
Neihardt Day Celebration – Poetry Writing
Grab a pen and celebrate Nebraska's poet laureate, John Neihardt!
Touchable Artifact Table: Writing
Get hands-on with real artifacts!
August Highlights Tour: Our Nebraska
Join us for a tour to celebrate the US's 250th anniversary!
Custer and The Great Plains: History, Landscape, and Legacy
Join historian Jeff Barnes as he shares the stories and imagery behind Custer's time on the Great Plains.
Our Nebraska Exhibit Opening
See our newest exhibit highlighting Nebraska's people and place in America's 250 story!
Nebraska’s Musical Smorgasbord at the Neligh Mill
Celebrate Nebraska’s rich diversity of folk music with this live musical performance.
(CANCELED) History Unveiled: Rainbow Cattle Co.
The LGBTQ liberation movement didn't just happen in the cities—it happened in the arena.
Free Admission Day: Celebrating America’s 250th!
Celebrate America's 250th birthday across the state with free admission to all NSHS state historic sites!
European Settlement in Western Nebraska
What brought so many Europeans to Western Nebraska and how did they influence the region?
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