Capitol Events

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.

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 at 3:00 pm on Saturday August 24, 2024 before they begin their walk at 5:00 pm.

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 will have handouts and give-a-ways to help visitors learn more about mentoring in Nebraska.

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

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 handouts and a life Smokey Bear in the first floor rotunda for taking selfies and promotion wildfire awareness.

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 the hiring of military veterans as they transition to civilian life. The ceremony will be in the second floor rotunda at 10:00 a.m. on September … Continued

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 the Heartland in recognition of Hunger Action Month.

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.

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 noon to 5:00 p.m. The event will recognize recovery from mental health and substance abuse challenges.