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Gettysburg Address Commemoration
Capitol GroundsThe Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Department of Nebraska and the Dakotas will gather at the Lincoln Monument on the West Plaza of the Capitol at 10:00 a.m. of Saturday November 18 to remember President Lincoln and read the Gettysburg Address.
Commissioner’s Recognition of Student Excellence
2nd Floor RotundaThe Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning of the Nebraska Department of Education will honor students from across Nebraska in a 2nd floor rotunda ceremony on Monday November 20 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Thanksgiving and Friday Capitol Closed
The Nebraska State Capitol will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23 and 24. The Capitol will be open for tours at 10:00 a.m. Saturday November 25.
Epic Vocal Ensemble Concert
2nd Floor RotundaThe Epic Vocal Ensemble will perform a concert in the 2nd floor rotunda on Sunday December 3rd at 2:00 p.m.
Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony
2nd Floor RotundaOn Sunday December 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne Pillen will be in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol to light the Official State Christmas tree. The program will include musical performances by children's choirs, followed by the Governor's holiday message and the lighting of the … Continued
Wreaths Across America
2nd Floor RotundaWreaths Across Nebraska will present a wreath to Governor Pillen on Monday December 11 at 11:00 a.m. in the 2nd floor rotunda prior to laying wreaths on veteran's graves at Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln on December 19. This event is part of a nationwide program of wreaths for veterans during the holiday season.
Chanuka Menorah Lighting Celebration
2nd Floor RotundaThe Chabad of Nebraska is sponsoring a Chanuka lighting ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda on Tuesday December 12 at 11:00 a.m.
Holiday Tuba Concert
2nd Floor RotundaThe University of Nebraska Tuba/Euphonium Studio will hold a holiday tuba concert in the 2nd floor rotunda at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 12.
Holiday Horns Concert
2nd Floor RotundaThe University of Nebraska Husker Horn Choir will perform holiday music in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Capitol on Wednesday December 13th at noon. Alan Mattingly, Professor and Chair of Music in the Glenn Korff School of Music, will lead the French Horns in this 45 minute holiday concert.
NSP Camp 68 Graduation
2nd Floor RotundaThe Nebraska State Patrol will celebrate the graduation of Camp 68 at a 10:00 a.m. ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Capitol on Friday December, 15.