This Old Castle: Behind the Scenes at the State Historical Society

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Thursday, Jan 22, 2026  6pm - 8:30pm

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Family

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Let’s go behind the scenes and explore the records that tell the story of Nebraska’s historic homes and buildings.

What to expect:
Meet archivists, curators, and preservation professionals and get rare behind-the-scenes access to historic materials in storage. You’ll explore historic photographs, maps, architectural drawings, deeds, newspapers, and more—while learning how to use these resources to research and care for your own historic property.

Evening highlights include:

A short presentation from State Historic Preservation Office staff on preservation resources
Small-group tours of archival stacks
Hands-on time in the Reference Room with guided access to photographs, newspapers, maps, architectural firm records, and other research materials
Behind-the-scenes visit to the Nebraska History Museum
This is a very limited engagement and registration is required! This is an excursion to Lincoln, and guests are expected to provide their own transportation.

This is a very limited engagement and registration is required! To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/this-old-castle-behind-the-scenes-at-the-state-historical-society-tickets-1979409962482.

This Old Castle is presented in partnership with the Joslyn Castle & Gardens, Preserve Omaha and the Nebraska State Historical Society.