Gritty City Tour returns to campus May 30

Punch your ticket and hit the streets of Omaha for a trip back in time! Hop on Ollie the Trolley and visit “The Gritty City.”

The Durham Museum invites The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC students and staff on a trolley tour through downtown Omaha to view and learn about several historic sites, including:

  • The former home of Madame Anna Wilson;
  • The Brandeis Building; and
  • The Paxton Hotel.

The tour also will highlight the impact of noted individuals and events in our city’s sometimes turbulent history.

When: Wednesday, May 30 at noon. The tour lasts about 75 minutes.

Where: The tour starts just outside the Durham Research Center on Durham Research Plaza. Please arrive 15 minutes early.

Registration: The tour costs $5 and seating is limited. Reservations must be made in advance. Contact unmcevents@unmc.edu to reserve your space. The tour is for employees and students of The Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC — spouses and guests will be accommodated only if space permits.