Join us for the March Second Sunday Talk on March 8th at 2 p.m. when Dirk Chatelain, author, will discuss his book "24th & Glory - The Intersection of Civil Rights and Omaha's Greatest Generation of Athletes" Historic Fort Omaha at 30th & Fort Streets (Building #10, Room #110) To RSVP, call 402-455-9990 ext 101 or […]
Study material culture and its impact on society through the history and appreciation of antiques with curator, Pat Pixley. The class features hands-on examination of artifacts and explores the sociological, economic, historical and political impact of these artifacts on the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, as well as their implications for today and tomorrow. Please […]
Study material culture and its impact on society through the history and appreciation of antiques with curator, Pat Pixley. The class features hands-on examination of artifacts and explores the sociological, economic, historical and political impact of these artifacts on the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, as well as their implications for today and tomorrow. Please […]
As a response to the on-going concern of the spread of the coronavirus, the Douglas County Historical Society is closing the General Crook House Museum and Library Archives through March 31.
The Douglas County Historical Society will be closed for Easter Sunday
Study material culture and its impact on society through the history and appreciation of antiques. The class features hands-on examination of artifacts and explores the sociological, economic, historical and political impact of these artifacts on the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, as well as their implications for today and tomorrow. Please bring one antique to each […]
Presentation by author Lawrence A. Dwyer about the Chief Standing Bear trial at 4pm, followed by a dinner at the Crook House at 5:30pm. Tickets are $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers.
Douglas County Historical Society will be closed in observance of Memorial Day
Join us on Zoom for Second Sunday, June 14th at 2 pm! DCHS is pleased to announce our June Second Sunday, Omaha's Baseball History, Remembering Rosenblatt and the CWS. In honor of the tenth anniversary of Rosenblatt's closure, Quintin Slovek will be presenting on this special piece of Omaha's history. This month's Second Sunday will […]
Study material culture and its impact on society through the history and appreciation of antiques. The class features hands-on examination of artifacts and explores the sociological, economic, historical and political impact of these artifacts on the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, as well as their implications for today and tomorrow. Please bring one antique to each […]