- John A. Gale
For the past several years the Secretary of State’s office, along with the NEBRASKAland Foundation and the Nebraska Humanities Council, has hosted Statehood Birthday Parties for fourth grade students across the state. Originally there was one party held in the State Capitol; however, that was such a popular event that we needed to expand the program. For the next few years parties were held in Lincoln, Omaha and Grand Island and we rotated the fourth party between North Platte and Scottsbluff. There will be several parties held across the state again in 2009. Please continue to check back for the schedule.
Students attending a party will enjoy interactive fun, musical entertainment and a chance to showcase their Nebraska history knowledge. Of course, no birthday party would be complete without a birthday treat for each student. Secretary of State John Gale (Cactus Jack) will be in attendance at each location. The parties will last only one hour.
Early in January invitations will be sent to all fourth grade teachers in the state encouraging them to register their classes to participate in one of the parties. Space is always limited at each location so reservations are taken on a first come first served basis.
If you would like more information or have some questions, contact Sharon Hambek at 402-471-6044 or e-mail her at sharon.hambek@sos.ne.gov
Click here to view photos from the 2008 Statehood Birthday Parties in Boys Town, Chadron, Durham, Grand Island, Lincoln, Nebraska City, Norfolk, North Platte, O'Neill and Scottsbluff
Click here to view photos from the 2007 Statehood Birthday Parties in Kearney, McCook, Scottsbluff, Chadron, Nebraska City, Durham, Boys Town, and Lincoln
Additional information on State Symbols.
Special Thanks to our Statehood Day Sponsors:
NEBRASKAland Foundation
Nebraska Humanities Council
