The Making of a Museum
by Bob Mays The Museum of American Speed is a non-profit corporation with 501c3 status. It was formed to preserve, interpret, and display items significant in racing and automotive history. Moreover, it presents a...
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Timeless Treasures: The Museums of Lincoln
by Julie Nichols Lincoln is home to so many museums that appeal to multiple and special interests, many within easy walking distance in the downtown and east campus areas. Morrill Hall-University of Nebraska State Museum...
More than excellent wine
by Jeff Korbelik You already may know James Arthur Vineyards is home to award-winning wines and ciders, but did you know the winery is also haunted? That’s right, you read that correctly… JAV is haunted....
Lincoln History, Written in Iron
by Ed Zimmer Cast-iron was a favorite building material around the world in the 19th century. Travelers may be familiar with SoHo’s cast-iron storefronts, Paris’ beautiful Art Nouveau Metro entrances, or the ornate cast-iron bridges...
Husker Football
by Ken Hambleton Hope comes in small numbers for Nebraska football. Hope also comes in great big numbers for the Huskers: five national championships, 46 conference titles, and a sold-out Memorial Stadium for every home...
A Capitol Menagerie
by Ed Zimmer The Nebraska State Capitol is a National Historic Landmark on the short list of America’s premier historic and architectural treasures. Our Capitol is also invaluable locally, marking this place, which we call...
Delightful University Place
by Patty Beutler Drift from the center of downtown Lincoln, and you can find some unexpected surprises. Just when you think you have left the cultural heart behind, you find a beckoning beat just a...
Nebraska Artists Contribute to Public Understanding of Science
by Caroline Clements Morrill Hall has launched new exhibits celebrating two famous Nebraskans and their contributions to the public understanding of science through their art. The first, National Geographic Photo Ark by Joel Sartore, highlights...
Automotive Nirvana in the Capital City
Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed by Jason Lubken The Museum of American Speed has been in an exciting state of evolution since opening in 1992. With each following year the collection continues to outgrow...
Discover Lincoln’s Abundance of CelebrationVenues
by Sriyani Tidball Lincoln boasts a plethora of options for those seeking an unforgettable event, particularly for those once-in-a-lifetime celebrations like weddings, corporate gatherings, or your own special party. The array of distinctive choices is...
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