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The Nebraska State Historical Society was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883.
Learn about the prehistoric, exploratory, territorial, and statehood periods of Nebraska, from its formation as a territory in 1854 to its present-day status. Explore the geology, culture, and politics of the state and its people.
Nebraska State Historical Society, formerly History Nebraska, formerly the Nebraska State Historical Society is a Nebraska state agency, founded in 1878 to "encourage historical research and inquiry, spread historical information ... and to embrace alike aboriginal and modern history."
2 dni temu · Nebraska - Plains, Pioneers, Homesteaders: Various prehistoric peoples inhabited Nebraska as early as 8000 bce. In the 19th century, semisedentary Native American peoples, most notably the Omaha, Oto, Pawnee, and Ponca, lived in eastern and central Nebraska.
21 sie 2024 · Learn about Nebraska's Native American history, statehood, agriculture and notable figures. Explore its geography, culture, landmarks and attractions with HISTORY.com.
2 dni temu · Nebraska, constituent state of the U.S. It was admitted to the union as the 37th state in 1867. It is bounded by South Dakota to the north, Iowa and Missouri to the east, Kansas and Colorado to the south, and Colorado and Wyoming to the west. Its capital city is Lincoln.
History. [edit] Main article: History of Nebraska. Nebraska in 1718, Guillaume de L'Isle map, with the approximate area of the future state highlighted. Early history. [edit] Indigenous peoples lived in the region of present-day Nebraska for thousands of years before European colonization.