2018 Vintage Wheels at the Fort
General Crook House Museum 5730 N 30th St., Omaha, NE, United StatesHistory & Appreciation of Antiques: Syrup Pitchers- Silver, Glass, China
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: Syrup Pitchers- Silver, Glass, China
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 […]
Tapestry of Diversity: Sudanese Refugees in Omaha
Douglas County Historical Society presents their second installment of the Tapestry of Diversity Series: Hal Talam? (Did You Know?) Sudanese Refugees in Omaha. On Sunday, August 26th at 2 p.m. Alana Schriver, OPS Refugee Specialist, and Elizabeth Ajongo, Heartland Family Service Refugee Advocate and from South Sudan, will present on the Sudan and South Sudan culture of […]
History & Appreciation of Antiques: Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl
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 […]
August Readers’ Circle: Marking Time: Nebraska’s Historic Places by Steve & Bobbi Olson, David L. Bristow
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. Bring your own brown bag lunch! If you are interested in participating in Reader’s Circle, please call us at 402-455-9990, ext. 103 […]
History & Appreciation of Antiques: Tortoise Shell & Mother of Pearl
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: Miriam Haskell 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 […]