History Nebraska

Independent state agency and membership organization in Nebraska, United States

History Nebraska, formerly the Nebraska State Historical Society is a Nebraska state agency, founded in 1878 to "encourage historical research and inquiry, spread historical information ... and to embrace alike aboriginal and modern history." It was designated a state institution in 1883, and upgraded to a state agency in 1994. The agency rebranded and announced their name change to History Nebraska on April 30, 2018.

The agency's mission statement is "[to] collect, preserve, and open to all, the histories we share." The agency developed a process for the return of human remains, burial objects and cultural items of 1,400 individuals in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990.^[1]

State Historic Sites

Facilities and operations of the society include:

History Nebraska also operates the Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center in Omaha.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Nebraska
• List of National Historic Landmarks in Nebraska
• Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, manages several Nebraska State Historical Sites and Parks
• University of Nebraska
• Pony Express Bible

References

1. Salter, Peter (February 28, 2022). "'The right thing to do': Why a Sioux warrior's ceremonial items are leaving Nebraska museum, headed to his family in Florida". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved March 1, 2022.

External links

• Official website