Baxter Springs, Kansas

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Science

The Baxter Springs Heritage Center & Museum, functioning under the Baxter Springs Historical Society, is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the rich regional history of Baxter Springs, Kansas.

Olathe, Kansas

Art, Culture, History, Library, Specialized

The William J. Marra Museum of Deaf History and Deaf Culture is housed in the building of the Deaf Cultural Center. The museum is filled with interactive displays, captioned videos and artifacts related to being Deaf in America. Included in the exhibits is a demonstration room, Living By the Eye, that showcases visual signaling devices; videos of signed "oral" histories from Deaf community members; and beautiful examples of De'VIA (Deaf View Image Art) by Deaf artists from across the country.

LaCrosse, Kansas

General, History, Library, Science, Specialized

The Kansas Barbed Wire Museum in LaCrosse, Kansas is devoted solely to the history and legend of this part of American history often referred to as the “Devils Rope”. On exhibit are over 2000 barbed wire varieties; including samples manufactured between the years 1870 and 1890. Hundreds of antique fencing tools illustrate the inventiveness of pioneers.

Topeka, Kansas

Archaeology, Culture, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Lenexa, Kansas

Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, History, Historical Society, Library, Park

Lenexa's History Museum: antiques, photographs, family heirlooms, Legler Barn Quilters, information on Lenexa's origins and families, including a Lenexa History Library and Gift Shop are on exhibit.

Lindsborg, Kansas

General, History, Historic House, Library

Standing tall on the banks of the Smoky Hill River, the McPherson County Old Mill Museum preserves the early heritage of McPherson County. The museum collects, preserves, researches, exhibits and interprets materials related to this heritage with special emphasis on the period from 1870 to 1910.

Belleville, Kansas

Church, Culture, General, History, Historical Society, Library, Military

Anyone interested in Republic County history is welcome to join us.

Topeka, Kansas

Art, Library

The Alice C. Sabatini Gallery is home to three dynamic galleries and Topeka’s oldest public art collection.

The nucleus of this collection was created when Library board member Edward Wilder purchased a large collection of Art Nouveau glass and ceramics for the Library while on a tour of Europe in 1901. The collection has expanded over the years to include regional paintings and prints, American contemporary ceramics, glass paperweights, West African decorative arts, southwest reliquary woodcarvings and 19th century Chinese decorative arts.

Concordia, Kansas

Art, Cemetery, Children's, Church, General, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Military, Nature Centers

Please visit the Cloud County Historical Society Museum interactive website. We are in the process of adding more and more content every day, so check back in the coming weeks for updates.

Goodland, Kansas

Culture, General, History, Library

We are the people of Western Kansas, descendants of the Native American, the soldier, homesteader, the farmer, the railroader, the teacher, and the entrepreneur. Our stories, beginning over 100 years ago, continue and are presented and preserved through the efforts of the High Plains Museum.

Topeka, Kansas

General, History, Historical Society, Library

The Kansas Historical Society operates the Kansas Museum of History, State Archives and Library, and Kansas State Capitol Tour Center in Topeka. The Historical Society also operates 16 state historic sites across Kansas.

Dighton, Kansas

Historical Society, Library

Local History and Artifacts from Lane Co. Kansas.

Lindsborg, Kansas

Culture, General, History, Historic House, Library

Do you have ancestors or relatives that settled or lived in McPherson County, Kansas? If so, you have come to the right place to research your family history. The Archives holds a variety of records from Census to Probate Journals. Please check our online indices. We also can do research for you in the archives. Please review our research policys on how to order records. We would be happy to assist you.

Concordia, Kansas

Culture, History, Historic House, Library

The National Orphan Train Complex Museum and Research Center are dedicated to the preservation of the stories and artifacts of those who were part of the Orphan Train Movement from 1854-1929.

Hutchinson, Kansas

Library

Fort Riley, Kansas

General, History, Historic House, Library, Military, Specialized

We welcome all individuals having an interest in preserving the history and heritage of the Cavalry, young or old, civilian or military. We welcome those who are interested in genealogy, to help in establishing Cavalry connections in that field. We solicit the membership of memorial mounted units or reenactment groups that help keep alive the proud history of the Cavalry. We encourage the membership of equestrians whose interest is in recognizing the Cavalry’s contributions to horsemanship and horsemastership. We welcome cavalrymen of yesteryear and today, to help us keep alive the traditions and spirit of the Cavalry.