History Through Pulitzer: “Hurricane Katrina”
09/05/20
By Diane Wanek “Although I’m a native Nebraskan, I lived in New Orleans for many years and experienced a number of hurricanes and even some flooding while I lived there. Only once was the threat from a hurricane so dire that I left the city seeking shelter elsewhere. A voluntary or mandatory evacuation from a metropolitan area the size of… Continue Reading History Through Pulitzer: “Hurricane Katrina” Durham Museum Announces Reopening Plans
07/06/20
Beginning on Saturday, July 18, 2020, The Durham Museum will be reopening for museum members only. The Museum will open to the general public on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Museum hours will be Tuesday-Saturday, 10AM-4PM, Sunday 12-4PM and closed Mondays. As part of its ongoing effort to assist the community in preventing the spread of COVID-19, The Durham Museum has… Continue Reading Durham Museum Announces Reopening Plans Lithograph Stone
06/23/20
During our IMLS grant work, our Collection Facilitator, Haiden Nelson, shares an object from our collection that traces back through Midwest history and finds a mystery yet to be solved. ____________________________________________________________ Here is a curious object! It’s small and heavy, cream-colored, with two smooth, flat sides. It is a lithograph stone! These limestone blocks were commonly used pre-WWI to print stationery… Continue Reading Lithograph Stone Brandeis Window Displays
05/27/20
Featuring images from The Durham Museum Photo Archive A shopper’s paradise, the Brandeis Department Store in Omaha, Nebraska was known for its wide variety of merchandise, superior customer service and window displays. A few of those marvelous displays are featured here. Sewing Machines
05/11/20
During our IMLS grant work, our Collection Facilitator, Libby Rea, gathered sewing machines from our collection and chronicled the change in design through the early years of sewing machines. ____________________________________________________________ While personal sewing machines didn’t gain popularity until the second half of the 19th century, there were a few different brands and styles to choose from through the years. Two… Continue Reading Sewing Machines The Durham Museum Announces Adjustments to Exhibit Schedule
05/08/20
The Durham Museum would like to announce the following changes to its temporary exhibition schedule. The museum remains closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We look forward to welcoming guests back to the museum as soon as it is safe to do so. Extended Pulitzer Prize Photographs This exhibit, which was on display when… Continue Reading The Durham Museum Announces Adjustments to Exhibit Schedule Local History Museums and Libraries Seek Stories of the Pandemic
04/21/20
Several local museums and libraries are joining in an effort to collect the stories of how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the lives of Nebraskans. Eight organizations: Douglas County Historical Society, The Durham Museum, El Museo Latino, Great Plains Black History Museum, History Nebraska, Sarpy County Museum, UNO Criss Library and UNMC McGoogan Library of Medicine are all seeking to… Continue Reading Local History Museums and Libraries Seek Stories of the Pandemic Dr. John E. Summers
03/30/20
This month Becky is stepping out of the spotlight to share the work of Kristen Rowley, our Collection Technician, which features a glimpse into the life of Dr. John E. Summers Read below as Kristen shares about what she found out about the doctor and some of his tools. ____________________________________________________________ Our Collection is home to a large number of medical… Continue Reading Dr. John E. Summers Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 10
03/03/20
The past comes alive during River City History Tours at The Durham Museum! River City History Tours are historically accurate and entertaining tours that share the fascinating history of Omaha. Explore the city’s vibrant past aboard Ollie the Trolley and hear stories from knowledgeable tour guides. Select from the following six tours – each offering a unique viewpoint into the… Continue Reading Punch your Ticket! – The Durham Museum’s River City History Tours kick-off May 10 Boye Needle Case
03/03/20
During our IMLS grant work, our Collection Facilitator, Haiden Nelson, came across a Boye Needle Case. Read below as Haiden shares about what she found out about this item. ____________________________________________________________ The Boye Brand was founded in early 1900’s Chicago. James H. Boye, the namesake, designed his commodity cabinet in 1906 and found his success by improving upon earlier needle product… Continue Reading Boye Needle Case 