The re-dedication of the Lincoln Monument at the Nebraska State Capitol was held on the 100th anniversary of its unveiling. On September 2, 2012 Nebraskans gathered at the Capitol for … Continued
The Lincoln Monument was rededicated on a sunny September 2, 2012. Over 175 people were on hand to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the installation of the Lincoln Monument on … Continued
While there probably won’t be 10,000 people on hand for the September 2, 2012 centennial of the Lincoln Monument dedication, as there was in 1912, the parking lot south of … Continued
The Lincoln Monument Centennial Rededication is fast approaching. If you’ve ever wondered about the early history of Lincoln and how Nebraska came to commission the nation’s leading sculptor of public … Continued
When Nebraska school children were asked to help raise money to construct a monument to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the pennies they collected did not have … Continued
The Lincoln Monument has been a significant feature on the Nebraska State Capitol Grounds for 100 years. The monument was commissioned by Nebraskans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the … Continued
Bertram Goodhue really knew what he was doing when he designed the Nebraska State Capitol. Not only does the building provide richly appointed chambers for the functions of government and … Continued
Joel Jorgensen, Nongame Bird Program Manager with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, has begun a blog, Peregrine Falcons at the State Capitol, about the activities of the nesting pair … Continued
As the sun came up this morning, it reflected off the snow on the ground and sparkled through the hoarfrost in the trees. Shining bright in all that white light … Continued
On January 13, 2012 over 100 people gathered in the second floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and celebrate the achievements of … Continued