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Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to History Nebraska help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too!

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Volunteers are the heroes of History Nebraska.

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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Call us before you clean out that attic! Your Nebraska family’s photographs, letters, diaries, documents, home movies, tape recordings, videotapes, and artifacts can help tell our state’s stories.

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History Nebraska Awards 2023

History Nebraska’s Excellence in Teaching Award

The History Nebraska’s Excellence in Teaching Award is given annually to a teacher who excels in teaching Nebraska history through creativity and imagination in the classroom by using documents, artifacts, historic sites, oral histories, and other primary sources.

Champion of History Award

The Champion of History Award is given annually to recognize outstanding contributions by an individual or organization that helps to preserve or interpret Nebraska history.

History Nebraska Advocacy Award

The History Nebraska Advocacy Award is given annually to recognize outstanding contributions or assistance by an individual or organization to History Nebraska through volunteerism, advocacy, or donation.

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Recent News and Articles

Marker Monday: The Fort Robinson Cemetery

Marker Text The first recorded interment in the Fort Robinson Cemetery was James Brogan, July 2, 1875; the last was Fred Lester, June 13, 1945. Among the 258 interments ...
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Decoration Day

According to the Seward Independent-Democrat newspaper (June 5, 1913), when the head of the parade reached Cottage Hotel, just north of the bridge, a halt was made.  The ...
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When the women of Wahoo’s JFK College took on the Chinese national basketball team, 1973

  By David L. Bristow May 24, 2023 Fifty years ago the women’s basketball team of tiny John F. Kennedy College in Wahoo traveled to China for a series ...
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Temporary/On Call Archeological Technician

Qualifications / Requirements REQUIREMENTS: Post high school course work in anthropology or history AND one season archeological field school or field experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Familiarity with Plains archeology, including Nebraska or surrounding states, is preferred Experience with precontact and historic artifact identification and analysis Understanding of state and federal historic preservation laws, regulations, rules, guidelines, and procedures Informed on field and laboratory best practices and techniques Proficiency with handheld GPS technology Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions and communicate effectively Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively to meet various project, team, and agency goals Ability to adapt to ever-changing project needs, conditions, and deadlines.
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In Her Own Voice: Oral Histories of Farm Women

Throughout history, literacy and access to the materials required to record day-to-day life and experiences have been limited to those with the time, ability, and ...
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The Baysdorfers, Nebraska’s first aviators

By David L. Bristow   When Charles Baysdorfer prepared for takeoff near Waterloo, Nebraska, not only was he piloting a homebuilt biplane on its maiden flight, ...
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About History Nebraska
History Nebraska was founded in 1878 as the Nebraska State Historical Society 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 History Nebraska from a state institution to a state agency. The division is headed by Interim Director and CEO Jill Dolberg. They are assisted by an administrative staff responsible for financial and personnel functions, museum store services, security, and facilities maintenance for History Nebraska.
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Make a cash donation to help us acquire, preserve, and interpret Nebraska’s history. Gifts to History Nebraska help leave a legacy and may help your taxes, too! Support the work of History Nebraska by donating to the History Nebraska Foundation today.

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