Taking a piece of the Nebraska State Capitol home just got a lot easier. The Nebraska State Historical Society this week reopened the Capitol's longtime gift shop, which had been closed since the COVID pandemic amid ongoing construction. Lt. Gov. Joe Kelly and historical society director Daryl Bohac marked the reopening with a ribbon-cutting Wednesday.

Open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the gift shop sells mementos, books and other unique items that highlight the history of the Capitol and Nebraska government and culture. "We use them to promote the Capitol and the artwork of the Capitol," said Roxanne Smith, who supervises Capitol tours.

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