Since 1876, the Nebraska Society of Washington, D.C. has sought to strengthen cultural and patriotic ties, binding Nebraskans living in the Washington D.C. area, and to promote the welfare of Nebraska, its citizens, traditions, and institutions. Today, the Society is one of the strongest and most vibrant state organizations in the Nation's Capital.
 The Nebraska Society has selected it's 2010 Cherry Blossom Princess. Contratulations to Alexandra Law. Click here to read more about her.
Purchase your 2010 Nebraska Society Membership now! Your membership will be good for all remaining 2009 events, including the upcoming Distinguished Nebraskan Award reception, and all 2010 events. You will also help us continue to fund our Intern Scholarship Program.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Taste of Nebraska 2009! Thank you Lounge 201, Runza, Valentino's Pizza, Wilber Bakery and all our other sponsors for their generous gifts.
Read the Washington Post’s Sunday Source section from March 25, 2007, for an article on State Societies in DC.
Distinguished Nebraskan Award
Please join us on February 2, 2010, to honor Jeff Raikes, CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and the newest winner of the Nebraska Society’s Distinguished Nebraskan Award. A business-attire cocktails and heavy hors d’ouvres reception will be held in Mr. Raikes honor at the Army-Navy Club in downtown, Washington, D.C., from 6 to 8 p.m. on February 2. Purchase your tickets online today. |
DID YOU KNOW?
In 1986, Nebraska was the first state to have two women, Kay Orr and Helen Boosalis, run against each other for governor.
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