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Upcoming Events

  • How We Celebrate

    Gage County Museum North 2nd Street, Beatrice, NE, United States

    The Gage County Museum will join the nation in commemorating 250 years of American independence with a special summer exhibition. This exhibit will highlight how our communities have celebrated patriotism, […]

  • In Search of the Signers Exhibition

    The Durham Museum 801 S 10th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

    On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Collectors of early United States history long pursued a complete set of signatures of the 56 men […]

    Free – $17
  • Swedish Pioneers in Nebraska

    Aldersgate Church 8320 South St., Lincoln, NE, United States

    Speaker: Laureen Reidesel Sponsored by the Norden Club of Lincoln

  • The Hills We Share Exhibit

    The Hills We Share Exhibit
    Jetter’s Depot 3031 Upland Parkway, Omaha, NE

    The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace, Jetter’s Depot, and South Omaha through historic documents, photographs, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside […]

  • Cattle Trails and Songs of the West

    Columbus Senior Center 3111 19th St., Columbus, NE, United States

    Speaker: Joan Wells Sponsored by the Columbus Senior Center

  • Introduction to Oral History

    St. Edward Public Library 302 Beaver St., St. Edward, NE, United States

    Speaker: Mary Kay Quinlan Sponsored by they St. Edward Public Library

  • Bess Streeter Aldrich: In Her Own Words

    Gothenburg Public Library 1104 Lake Ave, Gothenburg, NE, United States

    Speaker: Jolene McLaughlin Sponsored by the Gothenburg Public Library

Nebraskans possess the knowledge, understanding, and empathy
to cultivate a more informed, thoughtful, and just society.

We believe that culture and connection are essential rights of human expression.

We celebrate shared histories and diverse cultures.

We value conversation that respects difference and finds points of common experience.

We develop engaging experiences for all Nebraskans.

We provide inclusive opportunities to learn from the past to enrich our future.

We are flexible and responsive to the changing and pressing needs of Nebraskans.
We expose people to other worlds of expression and human existence.
We foster lives of purpose and meaning.

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