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January 4 to 8,
2010
Douglas County Historical
Society's
LIBRARY ARCHIVES CENTER
will be
CLOSED
for
maintenance, repairs and reorganization.
The Library will reopen on Saturday, January 9.
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SECOND SUNDAY Talk
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February 14, 2010
2 p.m.
“Above All Others on A Stream”
by
Betty Davis, APR
Join Historical Society
Executive Director Betty Davis as she relates the “sometimes
naughty, sometimes nice” nature of the people and stories of Omaha.
Betty will answer questions and sign copies of her new book.
General Crook House
Fort Omaha
Free for
Historical Society members. Open to the public
with usual $5 admission/donation to visit the Crook House. |
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SECOND SUNDAY Talk |
March
14, 2010
2 p.m.
“Sacred Sites of the Great Sioux War:
A Geographer's Bazaar”
by
Paul Hedren
Retired National Park Service superintendent Paul
Hedren takes his audience on an imaginary tour to locations
associated with the Great Sioux War. Many of these places require
difficult travel, and some are sacred places. The story is grounded
in Hedren’s
1995 book Traveler's Guide to the Great Sioux War. The author
of eight books, Hedren will sign and sell copies of his catalog
following the presentation.
General Crook House
Fort Omaha
Free for
Historical Society members. Open to the public
with usual $5 admission/donation to visit the Crook House. |
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April 18, 2010
ANNUAL
MEETING
featuring
“A Panel of Prominent Omahans”
1 p.m. State of the
Society
Officer Reports, Election of Officers
2 p.m. Prominent
Omahans to Reminisce
Jack Barnhart will
moderate a panel of prominent Omaha residents who will
discuss various aspects of Omaha history. The panelists are Barry
Combs, Dick Holland, Louis Marcuzzo, P. J. Morgan, Anne Thorne
Weaver and Judith Wigton.
The meeting will be
in Building 7 at historic Fort Omaha, 30th and Fort
Streets, now the campus of Metropolitan Community College. The day’s
activities are free and open to the public.
3:30 Reception at
General Crook House
Opening of
exhibit “Take Time for Tea: 1820 to 1950”
click on the icon for a map to Fort Omaha and
Building 7
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April 25, 2010
1
- 4 p.m.
5th Annual Collectors Event
sponsored by the Crook House Guild
View the treasures
of some two dozen collectors
who will display mosaic jewelry, Staffordshire dogs, snuff
boxes, jelly molds, golf paraphernalia, yellow ware, restaurant
menus, silent butlers, hooked rugs, paperweights, antique
Valentines, Toby mugs, plus all kinds of china and glassware.
Antique and Book
Sale in Basement
$6 Admission
Collections are for display only.
General Crook House
Fort Omaha |
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May 2010
There will be no Second Sunday
Talk
in honor of Mother's Day.
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Click on the image for a full-size
flyer. |
May
18, 2010
7 p.m.
“Scrappers:
How the Heartland Won World War II”
A Documentary by James J. Kimble and Thomas R. Rondinella
Uncover the history of the 1942
Scrap Metal Drive that supported the World War II effort when you
view this 82-minute documentary. The filmmakers will discuss the
scrap drive with audience members following the screening.
Scottish Rite Hall
202 South 20th Street
$2 admission
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SECOND SUNDAY Talk |
June
13, 2010
2 p.m.
“The Making of a Major Leaguer
— Nebraska Style”
by
Angelo Louisa and Bob Nash
A
collective biographical study of Nebraska-born players who made it
to the major leagues. Louisa and Nash will examine the ancestries,
regional origins, socioeconomic backgrounds, education or lack
thereof, and other factors that influenced a select group of these
players to identify what common trends there are.
General Crook House
Fort Omaha
Free for
Historical Society members. Open to the public
with usual $5 admission/donation to visit the Crook House. |
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June 18-20, 2010
“Rosenblatt Memories:
Record Your Favorite Rosenblatt Stories”
at the
College World Series FanFest Area
Staff and volunteers of the
Douglas County Historical Society will be on hand to record your
favorite stories of game highlights and family experiences. Look for
the “College
World Series Memories Tent.”
If unable to attend, contact the Library Archives Center to make
arrangements to record your memories.
Friday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 9
p.m.
Saturday, June 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Library Archives
Center 451-1013
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Retirement
Reception
for Betty Davis
Thursday, July
8, 2010
4 to 7 p.m.
General Crook House and grounds
In lieu of
gifts, Betty has requested a donation of $40 or more per person to help fund
the newly established Betty Davis Endowment for the Douglas County
Historical Society Foundation. Pre-payment and reservation due by
July 6. Send checks to DCHS at 5730 N. 30th St., #11B, Omaha, 68111
or call 455-9990 to pay by credit card. Click below to pay via PayPal.
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SECOND SUNDAY Talk |
July
11, 2010
2:30 p.m.
“Cards of History”
by
George Natuella
Almost
as old as the game itself, baseball cards reveal a fascinating
glimpse of our nation's pastime. Join collector and baseball card
expert George Natuella as he shares information about cards, values
and collecting.
(Please note start time.)
General Crook House
Fort Omaha
Free for
Historical Society members. Open to the public
with usual $5 admission/donation to visit the Crook House. |
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SECOND SUNDAY Talk
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August 8, 2010
2 p.m.
“Nebraska Curiosities”
by
Rick Yoder & David Harding
Join authors Rick
Yoder and David Harding as they discuss their recently published
book "Nebraska Curiosities," the definitive collection of the
state’s odd, wacky, and offbeat people, places, and things.
If you want to make sure your knowledge of local oddities is
complete – and share in a discussion with others who treasure the
same tidbits of information – be sure to join Dave and Rick.
Personalized copies of the book will be available for a substantial
discount.
General Crook House
Fort Omaha
Free for
Historical Society members. Open to the public
with usual $5 admission/donation to visit the Crook House. |
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SECOND SUNDAY Talk
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September 12, 2010
2 p.m.
“Tombstone Tour”
with
local historian Joni Fogarty
Our Second Sunday
Talk goes mobile in September as we visit three historic cemeteries
on a motor coach tour. Local historian Joni Fogarty will provide
cryptic commentary about the notables interred, and we'll toast the
departed with complimentary beverages.
Cost is $40.
Reservations due by Sept. 7. Send check to address below, call
455-9990 for credit card payment or use the PayPal option below left.
Board bus
between 1:30 and 2 at General Crook House Museun,
Fort Omaha. Bus leaves promptly at 2 and will return by 5:30.
DCHS
5730 N. 30th St. #11B
Omaha, NE 68111 |
Ongoing
Exhibits at Crook House and Heartland Park:
New Museum Exhibit! Opening April 2010
“Take Time for Tea: 1820 to 1950”
Education Level,
Crook House Museum
Heartland of America Park Exhibit
8th and Farnam Streets
“They Stick with You: Omaha's Time-Tested Restaurants”
60-foot display feeds your appetite for Omaha restaurants past and
present
Call 455-9990 for
more information.
“Omaha: Then and Now,” Traveling
History Trunks
Available for elementary schools in and around Omaha,
the traveling history trunks celebrate our 150-year history with
replicas of period clothing, games and household items.
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