Nebraskans react to moon landing, July 20, 1969
July 20 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing. Here at History Nebraska, we’ve looked through some of our microfilmed newspapers to see what Nebraskans thought about it at the time.
Kids' Curiosity Tours
Marker Monday: Phelps Hotel
Our Historical Markers across Nebraska highlight moments and places in our state's past. Today we're focusing on Phelps Hotel, built by one of the first settlers in the Big Springs area.
Flowers in the Attic
The original wallpaper in the attic of Willa Cather's childhood home is an artifact with a rich historical and literary significance. Our conservators are helping the National Willa Cather Center preserve its material & historical context.
Learn more about their process.
Take Our Picture: Sod House Portraits by Solomon Butcher
Marker Monday: George and Sarah Joslyn Home
Our Historical Markers across Nebraska highlight moments and places in our state's past. Today's focus is Joslyn Castle, a 34-room house built in 1903 and designed to resemble a Scottish manor in the middle of Omaha.
