What We Do
The Douglas County Historical Society preserves and enlivens historical insight in Douglas County, Nebraska. We share history through classes, programs, events, the 140-year old General Crook House Museum, and our Library Archives Center. As the official caretaker of history for Douglas County, we preserve vital records and help people from all over the world learn about their ancestors from Omaha and Douglas County.
Interesting Info
A current exhibit highlights the history of Douglas County's immigrant populations and the ways in which they built and continue to define our community.
The General Crook House Museum currently features holiday decorations done by representatives of many of Omaha's ethnic communities.
Our Library Archive Center offers research, photo reproduction, and document scanning services, as well as archival preservation advice.
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