Nebraska State Historical Society

Historic Preservation

Who We Are

How does the State Historic Preservation Office help Nebraska? We provide a variety of programs for all people who are interested in preserving the places that help tell the many stories of Nebraska’s history. Our office has expertise in architecture, archeology, and history. While a lot of our work involves old buildings, we also seek to preserve other built structures, landscapes, objects, and artifacts of historic significance. We encourage people to think about how historic places can be rehabilitated to benefit their communities. The work of Historic Preservation seeks to honor the past while looking to the future.

Contact Us

Dempster Sloan House

Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer

Betty Gillespie

Interim Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer
[email protected]
402-525-4927

Beatrice Library

National Register of Historic Places

Michael Belding III

National Register Coordinator
[email protected]
402-613-1591

Dempster Sloan House

GIS & Site Search Coordinator

GIS & Site Search Coordinator
[email protected]
402-525-4927

University of Nebraska Marker

Historic Marker and Marker Equity Program

Autumn Langemeier

Historic Marker and Marker Equity Program Coordinator
[email protected]

402-416-7695

Dempster Sloan House

Historic Tax Incentive Programs

Michael Sothan

Historic Tax Credit Coordinator
[email protected]
402-540-3925

Dempster Sloan House

Certified Local Governments / Outreach / Easements

Kelli Bacon

Certified Local Government Coordinator
Outreach Coordinator
[email protected]

402-540-5847

Dempster Sloan House

Standing Structure Survey

Jade Mendoza

Standing Structure Survey Coordinator
[email protected]

402-429-7465

Dempster Sloan House

Standing Structure Review and Compliance

Betty Gillespie

Section 106 Standing Structure Review and Compliance Coordinator
State Building Review Coordinator
[email protected]

402-805-7392

Resources

Below is a list of digital resources our SHPO staff have developed to assist you. Click here to access the files.

 

  • State Historic Preservation Review Board
  • 2021 NHTC Economic Impact Study
  • Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation Grant
  • Nebraska State Historic Preservation 5-Year Plan
  • Historic Preservation listserv
  • National Register of Historic Places Map and Nominations
  • Historic Tax Incentive Webinar
  • Section 106 Webinar
  • Standing Structure Survey Webinar
  • Historic Windows: To Replace or Not Replace? Webinar
  • The Economic Benefits of Well-Maintained Courthouses
  • Nebraska Historic Tax Credit StoryMap

Program Areas

National Register of Historic Places

National Register of Historic Places

Tax Incentives

Tax Incentives

Review & Compliance

Review & Compliance

Survey

Certified Local Governments

Certified Local Governments

Bricks and Mortar Grant

Bricks and Mortar Grant

Historic Preservation Blog Entries

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.