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Women Defining History Luncheon and Runway Show

Swanson Conference Center 5730 N. 30th Street, Omaha, NE, United States

Buy Tickets Online: http://www.douglascohistory.org/2019wdh/ The annual Douglas County Historical Society (DCHS) event, Women Defining History, which honors the contribution of women in our community, will take place this year on Saturday, March 23rd. Once again, the event will take place on Historic Fort Omaha at Metropolitan Community College’s Institute of Culinary Arts Swanson Conference Center. […]

History & Appreciation of Antiques: Opalescent Glass

General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United States

History and Appreciation of Antiques Teacher: Pat Pixley, Curator 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 […]

March Readers’ Circle: The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United States

DCHS Readers’ Circle is a monthly book club focusing on local authors and stories from Douglas County and Nebraska. Readers’ Circle meets 12 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at the General Crook House Museum in the Education Room. Bring your lunch and join us! If you are interested in participating in Readers’ Circle, […]

History & Appreciation of Antiques: Opalescent Glass

General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United States

History and Appreciation of Antiques Teacher: Pat Pixley, Curator 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 […]

History & Appreciation of Antiques: Floor Coverings & Upholstery

General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United States

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 […]

History & Appreciation of Antiques: Floor Coverings & Upholstery

General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United States

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 […]

Frontier Dinner Series

General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United States

As part of the 140th celebration of the General Crook House, DCHS is offering FOUR Frontier Dinners throughout the year. Choose your day and come learn about the history and restoration of the Crook House! The year is 1879 and Fort Omaha just built a fine Italianate style house, known as Quarters One, for its revered Army General and […]

History & Appreciation of Antiques: Easter Traditions & Collectibles *NEW LESSON*

General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United States

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 […]

History & Appreciation of Antiques: Easter Traditions & Collectibles *NEW LESSON*

General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United States

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 […]

April Second Sunday: The Unknown Flag Raiser of Iwo Jima

Metropolitan Community College, Building 10, Room 110 32nd and Sorenson Parkway, Omaha, NE, United States

Join us for our April Second Sunday when we welcome Eric Krelle as he presents on his research of uncovering the truth about the famous photograph of the flag raising at Iwo Jima during World War II. WHAT: 2019 April Second Sunday Talk WHEN: Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Historic Fort Omaha, […]

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