January Second Sunday: Spanish-American War, Douglas County, and Nebraska
UNO Associate Professor of History Dr. Maria Arbelaez will discuss the Spanish-American War and the involvement of Douglas County and Nebraska. Born in Bogota, Columbia, Dr. Arbelaez is currently an Associate Professor at the History Department, the Office of Latino-Latin American Studies, and Women and Gender Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She has […]
CLOSED due to Inclement Weather
The General Crook House Museum and Library Archives Center will be closed today due to inclement weather.
January Readers’ Circle: One of Ours by Willa Cather
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: Lithography
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
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 your laptop computer or iPad, digital camera, cords, manual, and […]
History & Appreciation of Antiques: Lithography
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 […]
SOLD OUT! February Second Sunday: The Gottlieb Storz Mansion
Metropolitan Community College, Building 10, Room 110 32nd and Sorenson Parkway, Omaha, NE, United StatesListen to Rhonda and Wayne Stuberg discuss the story of their iconic Blackstone home, the Gottlieb Storz Mansion. Sunday, February 10th at 2 p.m. Historic Fort Omaha, 30th and Fort Streets Building #10, Room #110 Free for DCHS Members, $5 for Non-Members To RSVP, call 402-455-9990, ext. 101 or email Members@DouglasCoHistory.org
History & Appreciation of Antiques: Jewelry Caskets
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: Jewelry Caskets
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 […]