DCHS is pleased to announce our special sing-a-long December Second Sunday, Christmas Carol Connections. Donna Gunn, the teacher and musician who joined us in October returns for a presentation on Christmas carols. This month's Second Sunday will be presented over Zoom. When you register, you will receive a link to the Zoom webinar. On Sunday, December 6th […]
Douglas County Historical Society is thrilled to offer you a performance by Gerald Charles Dickens for the 10th year! Sunday, December 13th at 2pm Scottish Rite Masonic Center Theater, 202 South 20th Street Due to the pandemic, Gerald is unable to visit, but he has filmed a special version of A Christmas Carol. This exclusive […]
DCHS is pleased to announce our February Second Sunday, In Their Own Image: The Hidden History of African Americans in Omaha, presented by Patrick Jones. Patrick draws on the digitized collection of the Great Plains Black History Museum to tell the stories of Omaha's black communities. This month's Second Sunday will be presented over Zoom. When you […]
John A Creighton: Blazing the First Internet. DCHS is proud to present Brian Kokensparger, in character as John A Creighton, speak on his role in the creation of the first transcontinental telegraph line, running from Omaha to Sacramento. This Second Sunday will be presented via Zoom webinar, March 14, at 2pm. The final day to […]
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 […]
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 […]
DCHS is proud to announce April's Second Sunday, History of the Baum-Allen House, presented by Jim Farho. Jim currently lives in the house and has spent the last several years restoring and researching its history. This month's Second Sunday will be presented over Zoom. When you register, you will receive a link to the Zoom webinar. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]