Nebraska State Capitol

Malcolm X Hall of Fame Induction
2024-05-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission will induct Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, as the 27th member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will be held on May 22, 2024 in the Warner Chamber of the Capitol at 1:00 p.m. The ceremony will be live-streamed by Nebraska Public Media. Members of the Hall of Fame Commission, representatives of the Malcolm X Foundation, and the artist will be present for the ceremony to unveil Nathan Murray’s bronze bust of the human rights advocate born in Omaha. A reception will follow at the History Nebraska Museum. The event is open to the public in person or live-streamed.

Memorial Day
2024-05-27 10:00 - 17:00
The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for holiday schedule tours. State offices will be closed.

Cornhusker Girls State Inauguration
2024-06-06 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 p.m.

World Elder Abuse Awareness
2024-06-14 08:00 - 2024-06-16 17:00 | 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 to draw awareness to World Elder Abuse Day.

Juneteenth
2024-06-17 10:00 - 17:00

Independence Day
2024-07-04 10:00 - 17:00

Purple Heart Day
2024-08-07 19:00 - 22:30 | 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
2024-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 | 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
2024-08-30 08:00 - 2024-09-09 17:00 | 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
2024-09-02 10:00 - 17:00

Wildfire Prevention Awareness Display
2024-09-10 08:00 - 2024-09-23 17:00 | First Floor Display
The Nebraska Forest Service will educate the public about the importance of wildfire prevention in Nebraska where 90% of wildfire are human caused. The September 10-23, 2024 display will have handouts and a life Smokey Bear in the first floor rotunda for taking selfies and promotion wildfire awareness.

Partnership for Your Success Signing Ceremony
2024-09-12 10:00 - 11:00 | 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 the hiring of military veterans as they transition to civilian life. The ceremony will be in the second floor rotunda at 10:00 a.m. on September 12, 2024.

Hunger Action Month
2024-09-13 20:00 - 22:30 | 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 the Heartland in recognition of Hunger Action Month.

New Attorney Swearing-In Ceremony
2024-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Supreme Court will swear-in new attorneys in a second floor rotunda ceremony on September 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Seating will be limited.

Nebraska Recovery Month Event
2024-09-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Capitol Grounds
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health will hold an awareness event in the north steps of the Capitol, weather permitting, September 29, 2024 from noon to 5:00 p.m. The event will recognize recovery from mental health and substance abuse challenges.

Prevention Month Event
2024-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Capitol Grounds
The Department of Nebraska Health and Human Services is hosting an October 12 at from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the north plaza to bring awareness to the prevention services of community partners.

Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day
2024-10-14 10:00 - 17:00

Teammate Recognition
2024-10-22 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Department of Administrative Services will hold the 2024 Teammate Recognition ceremonies in the second floor rotunda on October 22, 2024. The 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. ceremonies will recognize teammate’s years of service to the State of Nebraska.

New Probation Officer Swearing-In
2024-10-24 13:30 - 15:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation will swear-in new probation officers at a 1:30 p.m. ceremony on October 24, 2024. The ceremony will take place in the second floor rotunda.

Judicial Branch Employee Recognition
2024-10-29 14:00 - 16:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Supreme Court will present Judicial Branch Employee Recognition Awards in a second floor rotunda ceremony on October 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.

Engineers' and Architects' Licensing Ceremony
2024-11-01 15:00 - 16:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Board of Engineers and Architects will hold ceremony in the Capitol 2nd floor rotunda for first-time license Engineers and Architects at 3:00 p.m. on Friday November 1, 2024.

2024 Lincoln Veterans Parade
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Capitol Grounds
The Lincoln Veterans Parade Group will hold the 2024 parade on K Street in front of the Capitol on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. The parade will begin at 21st and K Street and conclude at 14th and K Street. Announcers for the parade will be stationed on the Capitol’s north plaza, K Street and the streets around the Capitol will be closed during the parade which will officially begin at 2:00 p.m.

Veterans Day Recognition
2024-11-11 | Capitol Grounds
The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs will light the Capitol green in honor of Nebraska’s veterans. The Capitol tower will be illuminated with green light at dusk on November 11, 2024.

Veterans Day
2024-11-11 10:00 - 17:00
The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for holiday schedule tours. State offices will be closed. The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs will have the Capitol lit green to honor Nebraska’s veterans the evening of November 11.

Remembrance Day Celebration
2024-11-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Capitol Grounds
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will stand vigil and have a program at the Lincoln Monument on the West Plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday November 16,2024. the remembrance is to commemorate the November 19 anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.

Commissioner's Recognition of Student Excellence
2024-11-25 14:30 - 16:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska Department of Education Center for Student Excellence & Expanded Learning will host the annual student recognition ceremony in the second floor rotunda the Capitol on November 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

Capitol Closed Thanksgivng and Friday After
2024-11-28 08:00 - 2024-11-29 17:00
The Capitol will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. The Capitol will open for tours on Saturday.

Tree Lighting Ceremony 1:30 p.m.
2024-12-08 13:00 - 14:30 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Governor’s Office is hosting the official state Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. Prelude music will begin at 1:00 p.m. when the Capitol opens to the public and the ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. Following the lighting ceremony, the Governor and Mrs. Pillen will host a Hometown Christmas at the Governor’s Residence.

Wreaths Across America
2024-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
Wreaths Across America is an annual event to honor veterans by laying Wreaths on graves. Prior to laying 2500 wreaths on the graves of veterans in the 3 Veterans Circles at Wyuka Historic Cemetery Lt. Governor Joe Kelly will accept a wreath for Nebraska at a 11:00 a.m. ceremony in the 2nd Floor Rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. The wreath will be on display in the Capitol through the holiday season.

National Guard Birthday Celebration
2024-12-13 10:00 - 11:00 | 2nd Floor Rotunda
The Nebraska National Guard will celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the National Guard on December 13, 2024, with a 10:00 a.m. ceremony in the second floor rotunda and birthday cake to follow in the Capitol Dining Room on first floor.
