Free day of history-filled activities recognize Nebraska’s 159 birthday

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 164

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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LINCOLN — The Nebraska History Museum and other state historic sites will offer free admission Saturday in honor of Nebraska’s 159th birthday.

Statehood Day officially is March 1. The weekend activities are made possible through the Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation, a press release said.

Family-friendly festivities for all ages will be held 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Saturday at the Nebraska History Museum, the Ethel S. and Christopher J. Abbott Visitor Center at …

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