Youth Art on Display

By Roxanne Smith | March 7, 2014

Youth Art Month activities at the Capitol continue as the Nebraska Art Teachers Association prepares for the annual Youth Art Awards Ceremony in the second floor rotunda on Saturday March … Continued

Music in the Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | March 3, 2014

Each March in celebration of Youth Art Month, the Nebraska Music Educators Association sponsors a noon concert series in the second floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. The music … Continued

Celebrating Nebraska’s Birthday

By Roxanne Smith | February 21, 2014

Nebraska became the 37th state admitted to the United States on March 1, 1867. This year Nebraskans will gather in the Capitol Rotunda on February 28th to celebrate the 147th … Continued

Unicameral Convenes January 8

By Roxanne Smith | January 3, 2014

The second session of Nebraska’s 103rd Legislature will convene at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 8, 2014. The third floor public galleries will be available for citizens to come to … Continued

Official State Holiday Tree Enters the Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | December 3, 2013

On Monday December 2 the Official State Holiday Tree was brought to the Capitol. The tree will be decorated and ready for the 66th annual lighting ceremony and carol sing … Continued

Medal of Honor Plaque Unveiling on Veterans Day

By Roxanne Smith | November 6, 2013

Charles Hagemeister, one of Nebraska’s two living Medal of Honor recipients will join Gov. Dave Heineman and Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, Nebraska adjutant general, on Nov. 11 in the Nebraska … Continued

You better hurry….

By Roxanne Smith | November 1, 2013

It’s happening fast. On Monday October 28th the tree canopy of Lincoln as seen from the top of the Capitol was still pretty green. Today, Friday November 1, it’s looking … Continued

It’s not too late….

By Roxanne Smith | October 7, 2013

….to plant a tree. In fact, fall is the perfect time to plant a tree. That’s why the Office of the Capitol Commission, the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, the Nebraska Forest … Continued

ReTree the Capitol

By Roxanne Smith | September 24, 2013

On Friday September 27, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. ReTree Nebraska honorary chair First Lady Sally Ganem will join Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Nebraska Environmental Trust and Office of … Continued

The start of school brings changes to the Capitol.

By Roxanne Smith | August 12, 2013

The middle of August brings changes to the Capitol’s tour schedule.  The day care groups and vacationing families disappear from the Capitol’s halls, while retired couples taking advantage of the … Continued