It’s been a hot hot hot summer. Did thinking of the coming winter and snow make you feel cooler on those hot days? The Office of the Capitol Commission is … Continued
Almost 3 weeks after they were hatched, the first set of Peregrine chicks, or eyas, hatched at the Nebraska State Capitol since 2016 were banded in the 14th floor Memorial … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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