History Nebraska
Past Events
History Noon Bites – Racing in Nebraska
Join History Nebraska Photography Curator Karen Keehr as she takes you through a brief history of the state’s stock car racing in “Start Your Engines,” now on view.
Dia de los Muertos
Experience the excitement and discover the meaning of El Dia de los Muertos, (the Day of the Dead) in downtown Lincoln. The 2018 Latin American holiday will be ...
Free Family Fun Day: Let’s Learn About Elections!
Join us at the Nebraska History Museum to learn about democracy and elections at our October Free Family Fun Day!
Kid-friendly activities include:
Designing their own ...
Night at the Archives / Annual Members Meeting
Most of our collections sit outside of public view in special storage spaces. On October 25, we're throwing open the doors for a series of archives tours.
Go behind the ...
Pedal to Pioneers Park
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Due to the chance for snow on October 14th, we have rescheduled the bike tour for October 28th.
Grab your bike and your helmet, it's time for another ...
Archeology Open House
Illustrated talks will present the findings of recent archeological work conducted in Sioux County and the Sand Hills. Meet with History Nebraska archeologists and bring ...
Fort Robinson Free Family Fun Day
Join us at the Fort Robinson Veterinary Hospital for another free day of archeological family fun with History Nebraska!
Meet one of our professional archeologists, ...
Red Cloud Agency Community Dig
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Uncover history at Red Cloud Agency with our History Nebraska archeologists! Join us for a weekend community dig to help uncover the history of this ...
Sessions with the Senator
Senator George W. Norris made an impact on both Nebraska and the United States that is still felt today.
This weekend the Norris House presents Sessions with the ...
Start Your Engines Street Party
Join us at the Nebraska History Museum for a free street party celebrating the opening of our Start Your Engines exhibit! We'll be closing down the street outside the ...
Sessions with the Senator
Senator George W. Norris made an impact on both Nebraska and the United States that is still felt today.
This weekend the Norris House presents Sessions with the ...
Noon Bites — The Kregel Windmill
Currently on exhibit at the Nebraska History Museum, the Kregel Windmill was designed and built in Nebraska. Learn about the Nebraskan inventors, artists, and ...
