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March Second Sunday: History of Omaha Parks
Metropolitan Community College, Building 10, Room 110 32nd and Sorenson Parkway, Omaha, NE, United StatesJoin us for our March Second Sunday as we welcome Dennis E. Bryers, FASLA, PLA from the Omaha Parks and Recreation as he presents the unique history of the Omaha Parks system. WHAT: 2019 March Second Sunday Talk WHEN: Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. WHERE: Historic Fort Omaha, 30th and Fort Streets, Building […]
History & Appreciation of Antiques: *NEW LESSON* Silk & Silk Weaving
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: *NEW LESSON* Silk and Silk Weaving
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: Scottish Pebble 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: Scottish Pebble 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 […]
Women Defining History Luncheon and Runway Show
Swanson Conference Center 5730 N. 30th Street, Omaha, NE, United StatesBuy 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 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 […]
March Readers’ Circle: The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks
General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United StatesDCHS 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 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 […]