September Chapter Meeting

September 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

11:00am-11:30am Networking
11:30am Lunch
12:00pm presentation

(All times are Central Time)

Virtual Attendance Option Available

TICKETS
$20.00 Member Ticket
$30.00 Non-member Ticket

Description:

When most people think of museums, they think of the objects on display. But every artifact has a story, and those stories are preserved through documentation. "More Than Old Stuff" examines how records, photographs, research notes, and collection data transform objects from interesting items into meaningful pieces of history. Discover why good documentation is every bit as valuable as the artifact itself.

After the speaker is optional tour of History Nebraska Museum

Bio:
Sherri Maberry is the Collections Manager at the Nebraska State Historical Society, where she oversees collections storage, environmental monitoring, security, accessioning, and documentation. She promotes an active-use approach that engages the public with history while maintaining professional standards. Sherri holds an M.A. in Museum Studies from the University of Oklahoma and a B.A. with Distinction in Anthropology from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Previously, she served as Curator at the Nebraska National Guard Museum and as a Military Historian with the Nebraska National Guard, where she developed command histories, led oral history projects, and managed collections. An accomplished writer and researcher, Sherri has published on Nebraska history, military history, and cultural heritage topics."