Happy Thanksgiving! The Capitol will be open on Saturday and Sunday

By Roxanne Smith | November 26, 2011

The Nebraska State Capitol will be closed to the public on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. The building will reopen on Saturday November 30 at 10:00 a.m. Tours will … Continued

Finishing with a Flourish

By Roxanne Smith | November 15, 2011

Lincoln is home to many oaks and they are providing a final flourish of fall color. For those coming to Lincoln for Thanksgiving weekend or the football game, the Nebraska … Continued

Hurry while it lasts!

By Roxanne Smith | October 25, 2011

The time is right to view fall colors from the observation deck of the Nebraska State Capitol.  The Autumn Purple Ash trees flanking Goodhue Boulevard south of the Capitol are … Continued

Promenade—A leisurely walk for pleasure.

By Roxanne Smith | August 17, 2011

The Promenade at the Nebraska Capitol is a delightful place for a leisurely stroll.  Once again open for the full circuit, staff and visitors are able to take advantage of … Continued

Capitol Commission receives Heritage Nebraska awards

By Roxanne Smith | July 25, 2011

Office of the Capitol Commission staff attended Heritage Nebraska’s third annual awards dinner in York, Nebraska to received Preservation Awards.  Heritage Nebraska celebrates history through education, outreach, preservation and stewardship … Continued

WAGES Program Serves State

By Roxanne Smith | July 20, 2011

Visitors to the Capitol this summer have enjoyed tours provided by Anna Matveyeva.  Anna is a high school student from Norfolk, Nebraska participating in the WAGES Program. WAGES stands for … Continued

Lincoln’s new Peregrine Falcon named Lincoln

By Roxanne Smith | July 15, 2011

The lone eyas to fledge at the Nebraska State Capitol this year was given the name Lincoln in the Nebraska Games and Parks Name the Falcon Contest.  Lincoln can be … Continued

Congratulations South Carolina!

By Roxanne Smith | June 29, 2011

Congratulations South Carolina!  Winners of the College World Series in Omaha. Thanks to all the folks attending the College World Series who made the trip to Lincoln to see our … Continued

It’s a boy! Probably.

By Roxanne Smith | June 7, 2011

On June 7, 2011 Joel Jorgensen, Nongame Bird Program Manager, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lauren Dinan, Nongame Bird Biologist, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Janet Stander, Raptor Recovery Nebraska, … Continued

Fledged Falcons Find New Home

By Roxanne Smith | May 23, 2011

Two of the eyas (chicks) fledged by the pair of Peregrine Falcons nesting atop the Nebraska State Capitol have found a home in Topeka, Kansas. The pair named Boreas and … Continued