Second Sunday Talks
Second Sundays at DCHS are an opportunity to showcase topics, past and present, that all have direct relevance to Douglas County, Nebraska. Join us in our exploration of the buildings, people, and events that have shaped the community we live in!
Our Second Sunday talks are one-hour in length and feature a guest speaker or panel discussion followed by a question and answer session. Past topics include the Creighton Family, Nebraska’s role in the Civil War, the Blackstone Hotel, and the Standing Bear v. Crook Trial.
Second Sunday talks are free to our members and only $5 for non-members.
If you are interested in presenting on a local topic for our Second Sunday Talk, please contact our Executive Director at 402-455-9990 or e-mail Director@DouglasCoHistory.org.
Sunday, December 14th, 2 PM, Metro Community college, Fort Omaha, Building 10, Rm 110
The History of Christmas at Union Station
with Dr. Kyle Chattleton
Join us for a festive presentation with Dr. Kyle Chattleton, Public Historian at The Durham Museum. Dr. Chattleton has led thousands of tours at Monticello, earned his PhD from the University of Virginia, and regularly shares his research at national conferences.
In this talk, he’ll explore how Christmas traditions at Union Station began, how they’ve changed over time, and why they remain such a beloved part of Omaha’s holiday season.
A perfect way to get into the holiday spirit while learning a bit of local history! Please RSVP through the SignUp Genius below: