The Capitol will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. The building will open at 10:00 am on Saturday and 1:00 pm on Sunday for regular scheduled tours. This relief sculpture of the Mayflower Compact by Lee Lawrie on the East Facade of the Nebraska State Capitol shows the pilgrims on the Mayflower laying the legal foundation for the new colony prior to leaving the ship. The mother and child seem more interested in the new world awaiting them outside than the beginnings of democracy.
Capitol Closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday
More from the Capitol
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Tower Window Work
Contractors will be visibly working on the exterior of the Capitol's central tower through Thanksgiving. The tower work will include caulking the bronze ribbon windows, and the removal and repair…
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Memorial Day Meaning
The laying of the cornerstone for the Nebraska State Capitol on November 11, 1922 was a reminder of the Great War and the sacrifices made by the Nebraska who served. …
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Dangerous Wind
Windy conditions during the spring season may require some of the doors to the Capitol to be closed for visitor's safety. We will keep the entrances open unless gusty winds…
