Located on the lower level of the Cochrane-Woods Library, the Nebraska United Methodist Church Historical Center was created in 1968 to preserve the history of United Methodism and its predecessors in Nebraska. The Center is open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

The Historical Center serves as the official repository for the Archives of the Nebraska Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, a resource for local churches in the preparation and preservation of their history, and a museum featuring historical treasures of the church.

Individuals seeking historical information are encouraged to visit the Center; research assistance is available if necessary. There is a personal research fee of $30 per hour. Photocopies are 25 cents. Contact the Historical Center offices for researching and appointments.

Contact UMC archivist Terri Rayburn at 402-465-2175 for information and availability of research materials.