but by Sunday December 6, 2015 the State Christmas Tree will decorated with lights and festive holiday ornaments from Nebraska’s 93 counties. The 20 foot tall Concolor Fir tree, donated … Continued
The Capitol will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. The building will open at 10:00 am on Saturday and 1:00 pm on Sunday for regular scheduled tours. … Continued
Since ground was broken for construction of the third Capitol in Lincoln on April 15, 1922 the building has played a dominant role in the city’s life. Lifelong residents of … Continued
For over 25 years, Nebraska State Capitol Tourism Aide Gloria Witherspoon has helped Nebraska’s fourth graders understand the artwork and symbolism of the Capitol. On October 6, 2015 Gloria retired … Continued
Robert C. Ripley, FAIA, Nebraska Capitol Administrator, Office of the Capitol Commission, is the recipient of the 2015 Harry F. Cunningham Gold Medal for Architectural Excellence in the State of … Continued
Fall school tours offer groups a chance to see the Capitol during a quiet time of year when students can focus their full attention on learning. Beginning the school year … Continued
Even though spring is the usual time for school field trips, teachers are encouraged to schedule their field trip to Lincoln in the fall. In the months when the Legislature … Continued
Nebraska’s Capitol was designed to be a symbol of the state. Capitol architect Bertram Goodhue’s design was inspired by his travels across Nebraska at the turn of the last century. … Continued
The Peregrine Falcon pair that has been nesting at the Nebraska State Capitol produced one eyas (baby chick) this year. The young male was officially named last Friday in a … Continued
Annually since 2004, the Office of the Capitol Commission has created a custom holiday ornament featuring an architectural or artistic detail of the Nebraska State Capitol. The 2015 ornament is … Continued