During the summer, 24 high school freshman from Omaha Public Schools take part in
a unique summer program focused on the history of Americans in their city.
FEATURED CATEGORIES
North Omaha
Students examine the history of African Americans in Omaha as well as across the state. Everything from the arts to sports and business to social movements is covered.
South Omaha
Students from a variety of backgrounds -- Latino/as, African Americans, and numerous white ethnic groups-- explore the history of South Omaha, from its businesses and community organizations to its music and religion.
Indigenous Nebraskans
Students cover roughly 150 years of history and examine issues like education, cultural preservation, military service, civil rights, and other topics related to Native American history in Nebraska.
Historical Landmarks
Taking a place-based approach, students use historical landmarks as a jumping-off point to explore diverse histories in the state of Nebraska. This includes Japanese immigrants, Latinos, African Americans, Native Americans, Jews, and women.
FEATURED PROJECTS
Reflecting Heritage, Uniting Community. 2013 Project
Sports can teach us a great deal about society. Immigrants who came to South Omaha as strangers used sports to build their communities. Sports do ...
Escaping the Indig- nities of Jim Crow. 2010 Project
Despite segregation and racism, African Americans in Omaha created a vibrant local culture and found ways to have fun. Some of the unique leisure ...
Restoring the Ponca Tribe 2014 Project
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska existed for many generations, but in the early 1960s their tribal affiliation was terminated by the government ...
Mentored by a team of OPS teachers, graduate students, and university professors, young people were the driving force behind the collection and creation of this important history. In short this is their project! Enjoy their collection of text, images, and video exploring the rich history of Omaha's community.
FEATURED LESSON PLANS
Civil Rights
Education
Newspaper
Pioneering Politicians
The Great Migration
World War II
Download selected lesson plans created by the Making Invisible Histories Visible team members from the last three years.