Sesquicentennial Ornament Returns

2017 Sesquicentennial Ornament
2017 Governor's Reception Fireplace Medallion

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 large fireplace in the Governor’s Reception Room. Emphasizing Nebraska’s foundation in hard work and agriculture the ornament features an ear of corn and anvil surrounded by a wreath of wheat. The Office of the Capitol Commission ornaments are available at the History Nebraska Gift Store or at the Capitol from the Capitol Tourism Supervisor, phone 402-471-0449.

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