Events from June 6 – September 10 – Page 6 – Nebraska State Capitol

Capitol Events

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

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