Past Events from June 19, 2023 – September 11, 2023 – Page 2 – Nebraska State Capitol

Capitol Events

Juneteenth Holiday

The Nebraska State Capitol will be open to the public for guided tours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the Juneteenth holiday, June 19, 2023. State government offices are closed June 19.

Perfect ACT Recognition

2nd Floor Rotunda

Governor Jim Pillen will recognize Nebraska students who received a perfect score on the ACT exams in a second floor rotunda program on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Around Town Storytime in the Rotunda

2nd Floor Rotunda

Lincoln City Libraries will host a story time in the Capitol rotunda on Friday June 25, 2023. Library staff will read a story to children in attendance at 10:30 a.m.

Dining Room Closed

Mulberry Cafe in the Capitol will be closed on Monday July 3 and Tuesday July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.

Purple Heart Day

The Nebraska Department of Veterans Affair's is sponsoring the tower lighting of the Nebraska State Capitol. The tower will be lit purple on August 7, 2023 in honor of Purple … Continued

50 Mile March

Capitol Grounds

The 50 Mile March Foundation will hold a rally to draw attention of homeless veterans on the north plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol on August 26, 2023 at 3:00 … Continued

Festival of Wales Ceremony

2nd Floor Rotunda

The Welsh North American Association will hold their North American Festival of Wales Opening Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday August 31, 2023 … Continued

Labor Day

The Nebraska State Capitol will be open for public tours on Monday September 4, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. State offices will be closed for the day.

9/11 Remembrance

Capitol Grounds

Lincoln Fire and Rescue will hold a remembrance ceremony on the north plaza of the Capitol at 8:30 a.m. on Monday September 11th.