Governor’s Lecture FAQ

The 31st Annual Governor's Lecture in the Humanities

Revolutionary Ambition: America at 250

A Conversation with Nathaniel Philbrick

October 27, 2026 • Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln

The Governor’s Lecture includes a free public program and a benefit dinner beforehand that raises critical funds for Humanities Nebraska’s statewide programming. Event sponsorships include the opportunity for a table of guests at the dinner prior to the public program. Sponsorships  are available now! Please visit our webpage at https://humanitiesnebraska.org/programs/governors-lecture/sponsorships/ or contact our Director of Development Erin L. Moran at erin@humanitiesnebraska.org for additional information.

Individual tickets for the benefit dinner are available for purchase here: https://humanitiesnebraska.org/programs/governors-lecture/sponsorships/ Seating is limited, and tickets will be first-come, first-served based on availability of the space. Purchase of a benefit dinner ticket includes one dinner seat and a reserved seat at the lecture. For additional questions, contact Development Associate Hannah Rentsch at hannah@humanitiesnebraska.org.

In Person:
The 31st Annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities is FREE and open to the public! Tickets are required and will be available from the Lied Center box office on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 6:30pm. Apart from a reserved section for sponsors, seating in the lecture hall will be first come, first served. TICKETS REQUIRED.
 
Online:
For our friends tuning in across the state and beyond, a livestream link will be available!  Advance registration will be required to receive the link. Additional details coming closer to the event.

Downtown Lincoln parking is easily accessible through the City of Lincoln’s metered spots or parking garages. Meters are now $1.25 per hour and most accept VISA and MasterCards as well as dollar coins, quarters and dimes; you can also use the Passport app on your smartphone.