Must See Attractions
by Aja Martin Nebraska State Capitol, 1445 K Street, was constructed over a decade from 1922 to 1932. Artists of various mediums are featured heavily throughout the building with an emphasis on art deco. Touring...
Category: History
The Earliest Known Footage of Nebraska Football
by David Bristow Three yards and a cloud of dust. Leather helmets. A forward pass with a ball that looks like a watermelon. A drop kick. Fans cheering from wooden bleachers that were later demolished...
The Historic Haymarket
by Sriyani Tidball Situated at Lincoln’s historic ground zero, the Haymarket area is home to more than 40 restaurants and bars, many coffee houses, art galleries, hotels, and at the north end, the wonderful Pinnacle...
Natural History at the University of Nebraska State Museum-Morrill Hall
by Caroline Clements “Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world.” —Louis Pasteur, French chemist, 1822-1895. When a person visits the University of Nebraska State Museum-Morrill...
Nebraska’s Capitol
by Cynthia S. Peterson Nebraska’s state Capitol building is the nation’s first modern statehouse. But the building you see at 1445 K Street on the south edge of downtown is not the original. It’s actually...
Lincoln’s Incredible Public Art
by Sriyani Tidball For many decades, public and private funds have added an impressive collection of public art to the city, making Lincoln an art lovers’ haven. Museums, galleries, and public art has become something...
More Than fabric & thread
by Patty Beutler If you think of quilts as only the bed coverings in Granny’s house, think again—and go visit the International Quilt Museum. There you will change your mind; the artistry behind these everyday...
The Foundation(s) of Lincoln
by Aja Martin One of the reasons that Lincoln is such a good destination is so subtle that it often goes missed. Lincoln is a great city because it’s people believe in taking care of...
Indigenous Leaders Commemorated in Bronze on Centennial Mall
by Ingrid Holmquist, photography by Tom Tidball Walk Centennial Mall in Lincoln, Nebraska and you’ll find a treasure trove of information about Nebraska’s history. Indigenous plant life line the walkways along with details honoring the...
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