Nebraska 250

06/05/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month, and no one fights alone. Join the American Legion Post #163 and your local fitness family for this unique and inspiring event!

“Rucking” is the sport of walking, running, or hiking with a weighted backpack or vest. For this event, choose between two races styles (rucking with a pack or weighted vest, or running with no pack) and two distances (12 or 6 miles).

This event starts and finishes at Peg Leg Brewing in North Platte, and will be run primarily on portions of the NP Trails Network. Race day registration is 7:00 a.m. Presentation of colors at 8:00 a.m. The start time of both ruck and run will be at 8:30 a.m. Overall winners get free entry into the next year’s event. Proceeds go to Legion Post #163 Scholarship Fund.
For more details and to register, visit https://www.platteriverfitness.com/march

06/05/2026

Join the Legacy of the Plains in celebrating the United States’ history through a series of presentations Saturday, June 6, 2026. All events are free and open to the public.
10:00 “Abraham Lincoln, America’s Greatest Political Orator” Using humor, lawyer-like reason or biblically inspired prose, Lincoln saved our country with his words and defined the meaning of the American Revolution for future generations. Presented by Fred Nielsen
11:00 “Death, Poverty, and Bread: How German Russians found Success in Nebraska." Karen Keehr, Germans from Russia Museum
1:30 Japanese American Quilt Panel Discussion: Created in 1995 by Japanese American women from the High Plains, these quilts reflect the journeys of their families, sometimes through extreme hardship with Gaman (Perseverance), one stitch at a time.
2:30 "The Mexican People of the Panhandle." Presented by Jackie Cervantes Guzman
3:30 Quilts of Valor: Honoring veterans and active-duty personnel for their service and sacrifice in serving our nation. Hear how the organization works by awarding handmade quilts in a ceremony that manifests “Thank you.” Presented by Peggy Maunier

06/04/2026

05/28/2026

https://www.1011now.com/2026/05/28/bnsf-locomotives-bearing-america-250-design-stop-by-lincoln/

Two BNSF trains stopped in Lincoln on Thursday to show off their America 250 designs.

05/26/2026

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05/21/2026

Governor Jim Pillen invites you to step into history like never before when visiting the Nebraska State Capitol building. Adopted from the White House Founders Museum, watch America's Founding Fathers, Ladies of the Revolution and Major Events that paved the way for Independence come to life. Portraits of the original 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, six Influential Women and Major Events will be on display on the First Floor. This interactive exhibit includes QR codes which allow visitors to watch the person's story and learn of the events that shaped the Revolution on a smart device. Located on the First Floor of the Nebraska State Capitol 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE 68509

05/17/2026

It’s May, which means it’s time for our next monthly clean-up day! 🌿

📅 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 @ 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐦
📍 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲

No supplies are required, but we recommend bringing:
• Comfortable work gloves
• Sturdy shoes
• Bright clothing (for visibility and safety)

This month is a little different! In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, we’re joining 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 to help beautify McCook alongside communities across the country.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐍𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲?
Good Neighbor Day encourages small, intentional acts of kindness that add up to stronger, more connected communities and a culture of goodwill.

We hope you’ll join us in making a visible difference. And if you can’t join us in person, we encourage you to pass along a little kindness in your own way on May 16th. 💛

05/06/2026

We’re sending a message 250 years into the future. ⌛

To capture who we are at this historic milestone, has created America’s Time Capsule. This curated collection of letters and artifacts reflects American life in 2026, with contributions from all three branches of the government and submissions from each of the 50 states and territories.

On July 4, 2026, the capsule will be ceremonially buried at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It will remain sealed until 2276, when the nation celebrates its 500th anniversary.

An enduring gift from today’s Americans to future generations. 🇺🇸

02/27/2026

I was honored to join EWTN News for this interview about the importance of my faith in my calling to public service.

https://www.ewtnnews.com/world/us/gov-pillen-of-nebraska-there-s-no-way-i-could-possibly-be-governor-without-my-faith?redirectedfrom=cna