Events from November 11 – December 17 – Page 3 – Nebraska State Capitol

Capitol Events

Veterans Day Recognition

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, … Continued

Veterans Day

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 … Continued

Remembrance Day Celebration

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 … Continued

Commissioner’s Recognition of Student Excellence

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 … Continued

Capitol Closed Thanksgivng and Friday After

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.

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 … Continued

Wreaths Across America

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 … Continued

National Guard Birthday Celebration

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 … Continued

EPIC Concert

2nd Floor Rotunda

The EPIC Vocal Ensemble will perform in the Capitol 2nd floor rotunda on December 15, 2024, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Tuba Tuesday Concert

2nd Floor Rotunda

The University of Nebraska Lincoln Tuba Euphonium Studio will perform holiday music in the 2nd Floor Rotunda of the Capitol on  December 17 at noon.