Capitol Events
Nebraska Mother of the Year Recognition
2nd Floor RotundaThe Nebraska Mothers Association will hold the 2021 Mother of the Year Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday May 6, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. The program will feature a Governor's Proclamation, fifth grade essay contest winners and recognition of Nebraska's past and present Mothers of the Year. The … Continued
Language Arts Honors Day
2nd Floor RotundaThe Nebraska English Arts Council will hold their annual Teacher/Student Awards Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Friday May 7 at 4:00 p.m.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Nebraska Capitol 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United StatesThe tower of the Capitol will be illuminated with purple light to raise awareness of elder abuse and financial exploitation the evening of June 15, 2021.
Governor’s Student Achievement Recognition
2nd Floor RotundaGovernor Pete Ricketts will recognize Nebraska's top scorers on the ACT and SAT college entrance exams in a rotunda ceremony at 10:00 a.m.
Nebraska Capitol Commission Meeting
Nebraska Capitol 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United StatesThe Nebraska Capitol Commission will meet in Room #1507. Contact the Capitol Commission at (402)471-6691 for more information.
No Limits Activism Summit Rally
Capitol GroundsNo Limits Nebraska will sponsor an anti-tobacco youth rally on the north plaza of the Capitol from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Juneteenth Holiday Observed
In recognition of the new federal Juneteenth holiday on June 19 all state offices will be closed on Friday June 18. the Capitol will be open for normal holiday hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and tours will be offered hourly except at noon.
Nebraska State Patrol Camp 64 Graduation
2nd Floor RotundaThe Nebraska State Patrol will hold a graduation ceremony for the Camp 64 recruits in the 2nd floor Rotunda of the Capitol at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 18, 2021. The one hour program will celebrate the achievements of Nebraska's newest State Troopers.
Celebration of Neihardt 100th Anniversary
Nebraska Capitol 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United StatesThe John G. Neihardt Foundation will recognize the 100th anniversary of John G. Neihardt being honored as Nebraska Poet Laureate in a 30 minute program beginning at 1:00 p.m. in the Great Hall at Neihardt's Hall of Fame bust.
Star City Pride Parade 2021
Capitol GroundsStar City Pride will hold a parade at the Nebraska State Capitol on June 19, 2021. Streets around the Capitol will be closed and the group will use the Noerth … Continued