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Men of the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry & Their Stories: The Battle of Island Mound was only the first of many fights for the men of the 1st KCVI. Come hear about... details>>
This workshop, put on in partnership with Arts and AGEing KC, Shawnee Town 1929, and FFNHA, will help to educate museum professionals and the intricacies, challenges, and... details>>
See the new exhibiting highlighting favorite artifacts and their fascinating stories. On view through the end of the year. details>>
10/21/2017 10:00:00 AM | Shawnee, KS
1920's Bookclub at the Farmhouse
Enter through farmhouse gate. Reservations Required....details >>
10/21/2017 12:00:00 PM | Lawrence, KS
Hidden Treasures: Staff Favorites from the Watkins Collections
See the new exhibiting highlighting favorite artifacts and their fascinating stories. On view through the end of the year....details >>
10/21/2017 2:00:00 PM | Ottawa, KS
Dietrich Cabin Open House
Dietrich Cabin, a house built by Franklin County settlers in 1859, will be open to the public! Admission is free....details >>
10/21/2017 2:00:00 PM | Lawrence, KS
German-American History Talk & Gallery Tour
The Watkins invites you to a special event marking our new exhibit on the Lawrence Turnverein--the German-American society that built the Turnhalle and left its mark on our city. Prof. William D. Keel of the University of Kansas kicks the event off with a talk on local German-American history. This will be followed by a special tour of the new exhibit with Watkins curator Brittany Keegan and German-American expert Dr. Lorie Vanchena....details >>
10/21/2017 6:30:00 PM | Kansas City, MO
Ghost Tours at the Wornall House
Join us for one of our popular Ghost Tours to hear about some of the unexplained sights and sounds experienced here, learn about the gruesome Civil War history and the soldiers that may have died here, and enjoy theatrical presentations to get you in a spooky mood....details >>
10/21/2017 7:00:00 PM | Ottawa, KS
Nosferatu the Vampyre Silent Film Event
New date! The Franklin County Historical Society is partnering with the Plaza Cinema to bring you a spectacular silent film event featuring a LIVE musical score performed by organist Marvin Faulwell and percussionist Bob Keckeisen, with introductions by Bill Shaffer. Films include animated short film FELIX SWITCHES WITCHES (1927), short film SATURDAY'S LESSON (1928), and the feature film NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE (1922). Tickets are just $15 please call Plaza Cinema or use link to purchase....details >>
