Bertram Goodhue’s Nebraska State Capitol is considered the nation’s first modern Capitol. Since 1932 it has inspired architecture and design in downtown Lincoln. Lincoln’s other modern buildings and the architects … Continued
The three Peregrine Falcons fledged at the State Capitol in 2013 will travel the nation carrying their Nebraska names with them. The winning names, Meadowlark, Goldenrod and Cottonwood, were submitted … Continued
In the second half the 1700’s, while the English colonists along the east coast of North American were plotting revolution, the area that would become Nebraska was being claimed by … Continued
With over 250 names suggested the Non-Game Wildlife bird staff at Nebraska Games and Parks have narrowed the field and are providing interested falcon fans the opportunity to choose the … Continued
Nebraska Game and Parks Non-Game Wildlife Biologists and the Nebraska Raptor Recovery Center were at the Capitol on June 10 to check and band our three Peregrine Falcon chicks. Using … Continued
Built after the end of the first world war, Nebraska’s Capitol is dedicated to those who fell in service of their country. It is important to recall, however, another act … Continued
One Peregrine falcon chick. This morning the sighting of a small white fluffy object in the Capitol’s Peregrine falcon nest was reported. Watch the falcon cam and confirm for yourself. … Continued
The Nebraska Tourism Commission launched the 2013 Nebraska Passport adventure with a news conference in the Capitol Rotunda. Tourism Executive Director Kathy McKillip, along with State Senator Ken Schilz and … Continued
First Lady Sally Ganem, ReTree Nebraska Honorary Chair, was the featured speaker and official tree planter at the 2013 Capitol Arbor Day tree planting ceremony on the west lawn of … Continued
While the Capitol is closed on Arbor Day for a planned maintenance power outage, the Office of the Capitol Commission will hold an Arbor Day tree planting ceremony on the … Continued