Second Sunday Talk via Zoom: Chief Standing Bear and the History of the Ponca presented by Chairman Larry Wright, Jr. DCHS is excited to announce our May Second Sunday Talk on the third Sunday of the month, May 16th. Please join us as Chairman Larry Wright, Jr. of the Ponca tribe presents a talk on Chief Standing […]
Second Sunday Talk: Off to Nebraska presented by Michael Olk
Second Sunday Talk: Our Story presented live at the Jewish Community Center.
Dr. Mary McNamee, Audrey Nelson and Virginia Aita, PhD will discuss the history of the University of Nebraska nurses during WWII. September 19 at 2:00 p.m. Gross Auditorium at College of St. Mary Free to members $5 for nonmembers Call 402-455-9990 for reservations or email members@douglascohistory.orgn
"Thomas R. Kimball Elected member of Nebraska Hall of Fame" by Joni Fogarty October 10 at 2:00 p.m. Gross Auditorium at College of St. Mary Free for members $5 for non-members Call 402-455-9990 for reservations or email members@douglascohistory.org
Iulia Grytsyk and Olesia Repichowskyj will discuss how Omaha’s Ukrainian immigrant population is working to maintain traditions not celebrated in the United States, as well as the founding of a Ukrainian school here in Omaha. December 12 at 2:00 p.m. Gross Auditorium at College of St. Mary Free for members $5 for non-members Call 402-455-9990 […]
“The Irish in Omaha: 1854-2004" by Jim Cavanaugh January 9 at 2:00 p.m. Gross Auditorium at College of St. Mary This talk is made available through the Humanities Nebraska Speakers Bureau, and is free to all attendees. Call 402-455-9990 for reservations or email members@douglascohistory.org
“The Italians Who Settled Omaha″ a panel conversation with members of the Sicula Italia Foundation and other members of Omaha's Italian community. February 13 at 2:00 p.m. Gross Auditorium at College of Saint Mary *THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT*
Annika Phillips, old home expert and member of The Old Omaha Vintage Real Estate Team, will discuss preserving old homes using examples from the restoration of her beautiful home in the Field Club neighborhood. March 13 at 2:00 p.m. Gross Auditorium at College of Saint Mary Free to DCHS members; $5 for non-members Call 402-455-9990 […]
Preston Love, Jr. is a professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Black Studies Department, author of five books, an Omaha World-Herald Editorial Columnist, Voter Participation Activist, and creator of local and national historical tours. Troubled times produce unique opportunities for problem-solving, creative thinking, and heightened sensitivities, all seeds for positive change. Preston Love, Jr. […]