2024 Ornament Arrives

By Roxanne Smith | May 9, 2024

The 2024 Office of the Capitol Commission commemorative ornament acknowledges the past and future of the Nebraska State Capitol.   Early in the first phase of the Capitol’s design and construction … Continued

Peregrines return to Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | April 22, 2024

This spring Peregrine Falcons have return to nest at the Nebraska State Capitol. There are two ways to keep up with the nesting pair, go to the facebook page dedicated … Continued

After you’ve seen the real thing….

By Roxanne Smith | December 15, 2023

When you visit the Nebraska State Capitol be sure to walk around the exterior sidewalk to view the exterior. The architectural detail of the limestone facade often goes unnoticed due … Continued

Better Hurry

By Roxanne Smith | October 19, 2023

As the northern hemisphere tilts away from the sun, autumn and winter arrive. As the trees in Lincoln stop photosynthesizing light energy into chemical energy, the chlorophyll in the leaves … Continued

2023 ornament

Ornamental light for 2023

By Roxanne Smith | August 15, 2023

Working in the Capitol provides the opportunity to find light and beauty every day. Capturing the light and beauty for more than a moment is the challenge. Before LED lamps … Continued

You can’t see him.

By Roxanne Smith | June 26, 2023

The number one complaint heard around the Capitol about Nebraska’s new license plate design is it’s too light to see clearly. The new plate design chosen by First Lady Susanne … Continued

Arbor Day in the Rain

By Roxanne Smith | April 28, 2023

The annual Capitol Arbor Day tree planting ceremony was held under cloudy and a little bit rainy skies on April 28, 2023. A large group of brave Arbor Day foundation … Continued

2017 Sesquicentennial Ornament

Sesquicentennial Ornament Returns

By Roxanne Smith | March 13, 2023

The 2017 Office of the Capitol Commission ornament celebrating Nebraska’s Sesquicentennial is once again available having sold out in the Sesquicentennial year. The ornament features the central medallion of the … Continued

Cornerstone Centennial Program

By Roxanne Smith | November 7, 2022

The Office of the Capitol Commission and the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs are hosting a Veteran’s Day program to commemorate the laying of the cornerstone for the Nebraska State … Continued

Peregrine Falcon Update

By Roxanne Smith | October 14, 2022

Joel Jorgensen, Nebraska Game and Parks Nongame Bird Program Manager reports the carcass of male Peregrine Falcon, 19/K, was found in a residential yard here in Lincoln. 19/K had lived … Continued