Capitol Closed for Thanksgiving

By Roxanne Smith | November 24, 2014

Almost everything is closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Capitol is also closed on Friday after Thanksgiving.  But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a Capitol adventure this holiday weekend. … Continued

Fall Colors from the Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | November 5, 2014

Lincoln tree planters have set the stage once again for a spectacular autumn display. The colors in the tree canopy are at their peak and the expansive urban forest is … Continued

“Things Speak” at Sheldon

By Roxanne Smith | September 29, 2014

Tour guides at the Capitol tell the story of Nebraska by interpreting the artwork and symbolism in the monumental building. A new exhibit at Sheldon Museum of Art tells the … Continued

Welcome Sports Fans

By Roxanne Smith | August 26, 2014

Whether you’re in Lincoln for a football game or volleyball match, this weekend take some time to visit the Nebraska State Capitol. The building will be open from 10:00 a.m. … Continued

Guidelines for a Rally at the Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | August 1, 2014

Capitol to be Closed Sunday July 27, 2014

By Roxanne Smith | July 22, 2014

The Nebraska State Capitol will be closed on Sunday July 27, 2014. Office of the Capitol Commission and Lincoln Electric System staff will shut off power to the entire building … Continued

Three busts added to Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | June 16, 2014

The busts of William Jennings Bryan and J. Sterling Morton have joined most recent inductee Alvin Saunders Johnson in the Nebraska Hall of Fame. The two busts had been in … Continued

Nebraska’s Newest Hall of Fame Member to be Inducted

By Roxanne Smith | May 28, 2014

On Friday May 30th at 2:00 p.m. in the Warner Legislative Chamber of the Nebraska State Capitol Alvin Saunders Johnson will be inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. The … Continued

Keep watcing to see Peregrine eyas hatching.

By Roxanne Smith | May 16, 2014

The Peregrine Falcons eggs are starting to hatch. It will be interesting to see if all five eggs hatch. Please go to Nebraska Game and Parks website and Joel Jorgensen’s … Continued

Arbor Day with the First Lady

By Roxanne Smith | April 25, 2014

First Lady Sally Ganem joined representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, the Arbor Day Foundation, the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Nebraska Association of Resource Districts to celebrate Arbor … Continued