CLOSED due to Weather
The General Crook House Museum and Library Archives Center will be closed on Thursday, January 11th due to inclement weather.
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Second Sunday Series: Joslyn’s Eugene Kingman and the Story of the New York Times Mural
Metropolitan Community College, Building 10, Room 110 32nd and Sorenson Parkway, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin us for the 2018 January Second Sunday Series as we learn about the prominent American artist Eugene Kingman, who was the director Joslyn Art Museum for nearly 25 years. Find out how one of his greatest murals returned to Omaha - the city where it was created. Presented by Maureen McCann Waldron. Sunday, January […]
History & Appreciation of Antiques: Antique Books
General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United StatesHistory 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: Antique Books
General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United StatesHistory 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 […]
CLOSED due to Weather
The General Crook House Museum and Library Archives Center will be closed Monday, January 22nd due to inclement weather.
History & Appreciation of Antiques: Victorian & Edwardian Silver Jewelry
General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United StatesHistory 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 […]
eBay Selling Class- FULL
General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United StatesTeacher: Pat Pixley $50.00 due one week before class Students will learn how to sell on eBay with detailed instruction and individual help that will guide you step by step through the process. You will need to be registered for eBay and PayPal verified. Bring you laptop computer or iPad, digital camera, cords, manual, and […]
History & Appreciation of Antiques: Victorian & Edwardian Silver Jewelry
General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United StatesHistory 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: Battenberg Lace
General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United StatesHistory 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 […]
January Reader’s Circle: Reckless Creed by Alex Kava
General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United StatesDCHS Reader’s Circle is a monthly book club focusing on authors and stories from Douglas County and Nebraska. Reader’s Circle meets 12 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month at the General Crook House Museum in the Education Room. If you are interested in participating in Reader’s Circle, please call us at 402-455-9990, ext. 103 or email Outreach@DouglasCoHistory.org. […]