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Willa Cather National Statuary Selection Committee Meeting

The Willa Cather Statuary Hall Committee will conduct its next meeting on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, beginning at 2 pm. The meeting will be held at History Nebraska ...

Taking Care of Business – Women Leading the Way: Hastings

Celebrate Women’s History Month, and join us for an evening of fun discussion featuring women leaders in business, past and present, and the lessons we can learn from ...

Semiquincentennial Commission Meeting, March 2023

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Semiquincentennial Commission will meet virtually and in person to conduct business at History Nebraska, Capitol View ...

National Register Review Board Meeting

The National Register Review Board meeting will be held at 1 pm on May 12th at the Dawson County Historical Society Museum in Lexington, NE. The Rural Nebraska ...

April 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the History Nebraska Board of Trustees will meet virtually and in person to conduct business at the York Auditorium, 612 N ...

Interpreting Lincoln: Yesterday and Today

Join us for a free and fascinating discussion featuring nationally acclaimed speakers about President Lincoln’s legacy and how it has grown and changed.

Righting a Wrong/Preserving a Legacy Exhibition Opening

Join us for the public opening of the Smithsonian exhibition "Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans and World War II" and the History Nebraska and Legacy of the Plains Museum exhibition "Preserving a Legacy: Japanese in Nebraska"

JACL & Creighton Intercultural Center 2023 Day of Rememberance

Righting a Wrong: Japanese Americans & World War II will depict the aspects of Japanese Internment through art and historical photos.

Smithsonian Celebration

Come and see TWO Smithsonian exhibitions at the Nebraska History Museum!

Willa Cather National Statuary Hall Selection Committee Meeting, May 17

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Willa Cather National Selection Committee will meet at History Nebraska, Capitol View Room, 1500 R St, Lincoln, NE 68508, ...

Willa Cather National Statuary Hall Committee Meeting, May 24th, 2023

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, the Willa Cather National Selection Committee will meet at History Nebraska, Capitol View Room, 1500 R St, Lincoln, NE 68508, ...

Willa Cather Statue Unveiling LIVE

Celebrate the spirit of Willa Cather and her enduring contribution to Nebraska and the literary world.

Help Shape 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 Interim Director Cindy Drake. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for NSHS.

Explore Nebraska

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

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.

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.

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!

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.