Second Sunday Talks

Second Sunday talks are one-hour programs featuring guest speakers or panels with Q&A. Topics have included the Creighton Family, Nebraska’s Civil War history, the Blackstone Hotel, and the Standing Bear v. Crook Trial.

Talks are free for members and $5 for non-members.

Interested in presenting? Contact our Executive Director at 402-455-9990 or Director@DouglasCoHistory.org

Kim Isherwood with Preserve Omaha

Sunday, April 12th, 2 PM, Metro Community college, Fort Omaha, Building 10, Rm 110

Join us this Second Sunday as we welcome Kim Isherwood, President of Preserve Omaha, for an engaging look at one of the city’s most important advocacy organizations.Kim will trace the history of Preserve Omaha — from its roots to its role in shaping the built environment of our city today — and share her vision for the future of historic preservation in the Omaha community. Whether you’re a lifelong preservationist or simply someone who loves what makes Omaha’s neighborhoods and landmarks unique, this is a talk you won’t want to miss.

RSVP HERE

Meet Your Speaker

Kimberly Isherwood is an entrepreneur, author, and intuitive based in Omaha, Nebraska. She is the author of Closure: The Lie We Tell Ourselves and is currently writing a historical fiction novel set in early 1900s Omaha that explores the connection between place, memory, and the unseen threads linking past and present.
She lives in and stewards a historic 1910 home in Omaha, where her passion for preservation and storytelling come together in meaningful and unexpected ways. Through her work and leadership as President of Preserve Omaha, she is dedicated to honoring the city’s architectural heritage while bringing the stories held within its historic places vividly back to life.