The Nitty Gritty of a Streetcar City
The current DCHS exhibit highlights Omaha's historic streetcar system. Active from the 1860s until 1955, Omaha's streetcar lines were once the primary way for Omaha residents to get around town. […]
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Holiday closure
The Douglas County Historical Society will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 27. The General Crook House Museum will reopen with regular business hours on Saturday, Nov. […]
December Second Sunday
DCHS is pleased to announce our special sing-a-long December Second Sunday, Christmas Carol Connections. Donna Gunn, the teacher and musician who joined us in October returns for a presentation on Christmas carols. […]
“A Christmas Carol” with Gerald Charles Dickens
Scottish Rite Theater 202 S 20th St, Omaha, NEDouglas County Historical Society is thrilled to offer you a performance by Gerald Charles Dickens for the 10th year! Sunday, December 13th at 2pm Scottish Rite Masonic Center Theater, 202 […]
$15.00
February Second Sunday
DCHS is pleased to announce our February Second Sunday, In Their Own Image: The Hidden History of African Americans in Omaha, presented by Patrick Jones. Patrick draws on the digitized collection […]
March Second Sunday
John A Creighton: Blazing the First Internet. DCHS is proud to present Brian Kokensparger, in character as John A Creighton, speak on his role in the creation of the first […]
History and Appreciation of Antiques – Spring Ware China
Building 10, Rm 110 Fort Omaha 30th and FortStudy 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 […]
History and Appreciation of Antiques – Spring Ware China
Building 10, Rm 110 Fort Omaha 30th and FortStudy 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 […]
April Second Sunday
DCHS is proud to announce April's Second Sunday, History of the Baum-Allen House, presented by Jim Farho. Jim currently lives in the house and has spent the last several years restoring […]
History and Appreciation of Antiques – World’s Fair Souvenirs
Building 10, Rm 110 Fort Omaha 30th and FortStudy 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 […]