What We Carried: Lincoln at the Nebraska History Museum
Home. With our address change this year, our family has experienced a new definition of home. Before we moved on, we took plenty of pictures. [...]
Nebraska Gifts Giveaway
During July and August, I enjoyed visiting several Nebraska passport shopping places. Each time I visited one, I asked if they would be willing to donate [...]
For a Limited Time: Buffalo Bill is Back in Omaha
Buffalo Bill. Born William F. Cody in LeClaire, Iowa. Settled in North Platte at Scout's Rest. Ranched near Cody, Wyoming. Buried in Golden, Colorado. For [...]
Nebraska History Museum Re-opens Tonight (No Foolin’!)
After 18+ months of structural renovations, the Nebraska History Museum is reopening! All week-end (really all month) they have all sorts of fun family events planned. [...]
Flashback Friday: Homefront & Battlefield: The Civil War on Display in Nebraska
As I knew we would be be finishing our study of the Civil War, I was thrilled to discover that the traveling exhibit, "Homefront and Battlefield" was going [...]
Friday Photography: “Nebraska Enters the Union” @ NE History Museum
Francis Burt. A name not too many Nebraskans recognize even though he was the first territorial governor. Of course, he only was in office for [...]
First Nebraskans at the Nebraska History Museum
Did you figure out that we have not "gone" anywhere else since Tuesday? For three posts in a row now, we are camped out [...]
Tuesday Travel Tips: Visit the Nebraska History Museum SOON Before Their Transformation
Remodeling. One has to wonder ... is that a process that Native Americans used to do with their earth lodges? Move the poles around for [...]
Terrific Tuesdays: Hands-On History at the Nebraska History Museum
Next Tuesday is the beginning of the Nebraska History Museum's History Hour for Kids. The day after Memorial Day and the following ten weeks from [...]
Friday Flashback: Displaying Nebraskans in World War Two: Exhibit Closing Soon at the Nebraska History Museum
Writing about Nebraska's part in World War 2 has been a part of upcoming blog post plans. But I had to accelerate the timing due [...]