See the Sights
by Aja Martin, photography by Tom Tidball Historic Haymarket – This is an entire destination in its own right. There are art galleries, restaurants plus multiple dessert options, and shopping fit for the whole family. This...
Category: History
The restored Lincoln Commercial Club
The Lincoln Commercial Club Ballroom immerses guests in the glamour and formality of the turn of the last century. The Ballroom has had many lives, but its recent meticulous restoration has returned it to its...
Nebraska’s Unique State Capitol
The first in the nation to incorporate a functional tower in its design. Within the building, a complex medley of design offers a stunning stroll through artful symbolism and history. The Capitol is also a...
Lincoln History
by Charlyne Berens Lincoln today is vibrant and flourishing, Nebraska’s second largest city. But that prominence was not always guaranteed. Situated away from major waterways that were the primary means of transportation in the mid...
Landmarks: Historic and Otherwise
by Rama Tidball In the Star City there are so many things to do and see. Among them are a number of landmarks, historic and otherwise. Below is a list of landmarks which we like...
The Cornhusker State Games
by Dave Mlnarik The Cornhusker State Games, held annually in mid-July, is one of the nation’s largest multi-sport athletic festivals with some 70 different sports conducted at more than 50 different venues, primarily in Lincoln...
Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame
by Sriyani Tidball When we think of sports in Nebraska, the first thing that comes to mind is Husker football. But there is so much more, especially when it comes to high school athletics. It...
Capitol Beach: Rich in History
by Julie Nichols A mile or so west of the Haymarket on the west edge of downtown Lincoln, Capitol Beach is a quiet neighborhood bordered by restored saline wetlands—its colorful history invisible. No evidence remains...
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