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
The Nebraska State Capitol will be featured as part of the C-SPAN Cities Tour June 6-7, 2015. Plan to watch the segments in a block of programming on BOOK TV … Continued
The Hildegard Center for the Arts, in partnership with the Nebraska Tourism Commission and the Nebraska State Historical Society, is launching a statewide Photography Call to coincide with Nebraska 150th … Continued
The Nebraska State Capitol memorializes those who fell in service of their country. Those wishing to remember the sacrifices of the military will find many tributes during a visit to … Continued
First Lady Susanne Shore was at the Nebraska State Capitol Arbor Day April 24, 2015 to help plant a Red Oak tree on the south lawn. The Red Oak planted … Continued