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Capitol Events

Cornhusker Girls State Inauguration

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary will hold the annual Girls State Inauguration Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday June 6, 2024 at 2:00 … Continued

World Elder Abuse Awareness

Capitol Grounds

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Adult Protection Services offices has requested the  tower of the Nebraska State Capitol be lit purple the weekend of June 14, 2024 … Continued

Juneteenth

The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for holiday schedule tours.  State offices will be closed.

Independence Day

The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for holiday schedule tours.  State offices will be closed.

Purple Heart Day

Capitol Grounds

The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs will light the Capitol tower purple to recognize Nebraskans awarded the Purple Heart on Purple Heart Day August 7, 2024.

50 Mile March Gathering

Capitol Grounds

Participants in the 50 Mile March Foundation's walk from Lincoln to Omaha to draw attention to the plight of homeless veterans will gather on the North Plaza of the Capitol at 3:00 pm on Saturday August 24, 2024 before they begin their walk at 5:00 pm.

Youth Mentoring Display

First Floor Display

Big Brothers Big Sisters Lincoln will host organizations in Nebraska who provide mentoring opportunities in the first floor rotunda of the Capitol from August 30 - September 9, 2024. Tables will have handouts and give-a-ways to help visitors learn more about mentoring in Nebraska.

Labor Day

The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for holiday schedule tours.  State offices will be closed.

Partnership for Your Success Signing Ceremony

2nd Floor Rotunda

Representatives from the Nebraska National Guard, the United States National Guard Command, the Department of Administrative Services and Governor Jim Pillen will sign a Memorandum of Understanding emphasizing and encouraging … Continued

Hunger Action Month

Capitol Grounds

The tower of the Nebraska State Capitol will be lit orange on Friday September 13, 2024 at the request of the Food Banks of Lincoln and the Food Bank for … Continued