Capitol Events

  • 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 … Continued

  • 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 … Continued

  • Labor Day

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

  • Wildfire Prevention Awareness Display

    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 … Continued

  • 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

  • New Attorney Swearing-In Ceremony

    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

    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 … Continued