Events from May 22 – August 30 – Page 2 – Nebraska State Capitol

Capitol Events

Malcolm X Hall of Fame Induction

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 … Continued

Memorial Day

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

Cornhusker Girls State Inauguration

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 … Continued

World Elder Abuse Awareness

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 … Continued

Juneteenth

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

Independence Day

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

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