How Nebraska artist John Falter imagined the Battle of Concord
By David L. Bristow, Editor, April 17, 2025
April 19, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which launched ...
American Revolution
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What is this Revolutionary War sword doing in Nebraska?
By David L. Bristow
The American Revolution happened long before Nebraska statehood, but treasured relics made their way west, handed down from one generation to the ...
Where can you see the signing of the Declaration of Independence at the Nebraska State Capitol?
The Nebraska State Capitol is remarkable for its unified, thematic use of art and symbolism. Around the outside of the building, sculptures tell a story that ties the ...
Teapot Belonging to George Washington’s Sister, Betty
George Washington was held in such high regard that even minor objects associated with him became heirlooms. This battered teapot belonged to Washington’s sister Betty ...
War Memorial, Antelope Park, Lincoln, 1936
Though its subject matter was traditional, Antelope Park’s 1936 war memorial was unusual for its materials and methods. Instead of carved stone, sculptor Ellis Burman ...
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