Online Publications
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Omaha Innovators
Biographies of People You Should Know - First of a Series
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The Flood of 1952
compiled by Daniel D. Spegel - 2009 Douglas County Historical Society
An Educational Page Providing Numerous Resources
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Omaha Mayors
by Gary R. Rosenberg - 2008-2010 Douglas County Historical Society
Biographic Sketches of Omaha Mayors: from Jesse Lowe to James Dworak
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Lewis & Clark
by Orville Menard, Ph.D. DCHS Board of Directors
Common Questions & Answers about Lewis and Clark
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History of the Fort Omaha Balloon School
prepared by Liz Rea, Director of Education - 2004 Douglas County Historical Society
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Omaha Street Names
by Orville Menard, Ph.D.
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"History at a Glance"
compiled, written and edited by Liz Rea, Director of Education
Omaha/Douglas County Area History Guide/Timeline, 1671 - 2005
Classes
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History and Appreciation of Antiques
series of four (DCHS members $22; Non-members $35)
Instructor: Pat Pixley, Curator, Crook House Museum
Meets weekly on a Tuesday or Thursday ~ Morning or afternoon classes available
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Girl Scout Classes
($9.50 per participant; One free adult per every five children)
Try-On History (3rd-6th graders)
Quilts: Every Woman's Art (5th - 6th graders)
A Taste of the Past: Baking from Scratch (1st - 2nd graders
Step-On Guides
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Historical Motor Coach Tours
What does the name Omaha mean? And just who were the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben? You'll learn the answer to these and other questions, along with humorous tales of Omaha people and places during your tour of Omaha. Our trained guides will let you in on Omaha's sometimes naughty, sometimes nice history during your one-to-three-hour tour. To set up your tour, contact Mary Ann Sofio at stepontours@omahahistory.org
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Missouri River Cruises on the River City Star
Get an up-close view of the "Big Muddy" while learning about Lewis and Clark lore and Omaha riverfront history from one of our trained Step-On Guides, costumed as a character from the Corps of Discovery. Cruises can be arranged to include lunch or dinner aboard the River City Star riverboat.