Capitol Grounds – Nebraska State Capitol

Capitol Events

Arbor Day Tree Planting

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In celebration of Arbor Day 2021, State Senator Julie Slama will read Governor Pete Ricketts Arbor Day Proclamation during an April 30, 2021 9:00 a.m. tree planting ceremony on the … Continued

11th Annual Workers Memorial

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The United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities are sponsoring a vigil on the north plaza at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 28th for families, Unions, State Representatives, OSHA Representatives and … Continued

Lincoln Birthday Guard Posting

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The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will honor Abraham Lincoln's birthday by standing vigil at the Lincoln Monument on the West Plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol on Friday February 12, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. until Noon.

We are Still Here Rally

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The Nebraska Turtle Heart Society will hold a rally on the West Plaza of the Nebraska State Capitol on Sunday January 24, 2021at noon recognizing the fight is not over … Continued

Nebraska Walk for Life

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Nebraska Right to Life will sponsor the annual Walk for Life on Saturday January 16, 2021. The group will gather in front of the Capitol at 10:00 a.m. and following … Continued

Rally to Support Farmers in India

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A group of University of Nebraska students will hold a rally on the north side of the Capitol to show support for farmers in India affected by the pandemic.

Don’t Punish Pain

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The Don't Punish Pain Network will sponsor a rally on the north plaza of the Capitol on Wednesday October 7, 2020 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Economics in Action

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There will be educational discussions by UNL and Union College professors and students on the economic achievements of Labor Day and economic development on the north plaza Saturday September 26, … Continued

Four Winds Working in Harmony Ceremony

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The Cante Tenza Okolakiciye (Strong Heart Warrior Society) will meet on the north plaza Saturday September 12, 2020 from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. to walk around the Capitol to the … Continued

Nebraska’s 11th Annual Worker’s Memorial Day Vigil Cancelled

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The United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities vigil on the north plaza of the Capitol to honor men and women who have been killed or fatally injured on the job has been cancelled. they will hold a national facebook event instead.