The Kansas State Historical Society Home Page provides a wealth of images and information about Kansas history and the Society's programs, publications and services.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Library Mission Statement The Eisenhower Library is a national repository for the preservation of historical papers, audiovisual materials and the artifacts relating to Dwight D. Eisenhower and his times. The Library makes this record accessible through research, museum exhibits, public programs, and educational outreach. The Eisenhower Library is administered by the ...

Visit Kansas on the Net's sites on Kansas history with an extensive list of links to the content of Kansas historical markers.

Brown V Board Of Education National Historic Site Located in Topeka, KS TRAVEL BASICS - CAMPING - LODGING ACTIVITIES - FACILITIES - FEES/PERMITS (NPS Photo) IN BRIEF On October 26, 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-525 establishing Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site to commemorate the landmark Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools. On May 17, ...

First Kansas Vol. Inf., Co. D & Kansas Women's Relief Corps Home Unit Info Join Up! Civilians Events Telegraph Office Newsletter Affiliations Links Scrapbook History Fort Harker Kansas Greyhounds At the Peace Monument at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Colonel Geo. W. Dietzler We've incorporated! The First Kansas has become a not-for-profit corporation. Contributions are now tax-deductible. If you ...

Ruins of the Free State Hotel; Lawrence, Kansas, 1856 Kansas Territory: Crucible of American Experience Introductory Essay The Massachusetts Emigrant Aid Society 'With the Border Ruffians': R.H. Wilson John Brown and the Pottawatomie Creek Killings General Jim Lane William Quantrill and the Lawrence Massacre List of Primary Texts Dan Backer dhb7u@virginia.edu American Studies @UVA ...

THE FIGHTING TWENTIETH 20th Kansas Volunteer Infantry An Account of the Kansas Volunteers in the Spanish-American War 1898-1899 A Short History Rosters Medal of Honor Recipients Further Reading References Kansas was represented in the Spanish-American War of 1898-1899 by 4 regiments, including the 20th Kansas Infantry Regiment. In recognition of the upcoming Centennial Anniversary of this ...

Haunted Kansas is a resource for people interested in the local hauntings of Eastern Kansas, Such as Stull, the seventh gateway to hell.

Every time an old person dies, it is as if a library had burned down. --Alex Haley, author of Roots Our mission is to help preserve and share the memories of our elders. It is a vital mission because the window of time glides remorselessly across the face of history. And its most distant edge can only still be seen through the earliest memories of the oldest man or woman still living today.

Coffey County Historical Society & Museum In 1965, a small organization of Coffey County residents, wanting to share their heritage, brought to life the Coffey County Historical Society Museum. Click Here - Yesterday's Tomorrows is Coming! Our Facility The first museum was housed in a single showcase in the courthouse lobby. In 1974 it was moved to a building donated and staffed by volunteers.

Johnson County, Kansas Genealogy LOOK-UPS QUERIES DIGITAL LIBRARY MAILING LIST SEARCH GENERAL INFORMATION Vital Statistics Information KS Census Records Information County & Town Names / Histories Research Links Maps About This Page WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFORMATION Johnson County Gov't Archives Johnson County Genealogical Society Johnson County Public Library Other Libraries, Schools & ...

631 Topeka Avenue | PO Box 361 | Lyndon, KS 66451 | (785) 828-3477 (located just south of the courthouse) Welcome Researchers and Genealogists! If you plan to do research in Osage County, Kansas, let the experienced staff of the Osage County Historical Society & Research Center help you find your family's history. They have access to: Early settlers of Kansas pedigree charts Index to Osage ...

Welcome to Coffey County, Kansas Founded in 1855, Coffey County is an original Kansas County. This gen web site is being sponsored to assist those researching Coffey County families. Researchers should be aware that the Coffey County Genealogical Society and the Coffey County Historical Society should also be consulted for further information. You are invited to become part of this effort.

Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the 1860s -- a time when soldiers kept peace on the wild and endless Great Plains. Fort Hays, Fort Larned and Fort Dodge were each established to guard travelers, commerce and later railroad construction workers during the Indian Wars. All three forts were born of war due to conflicts with the Plains Indians.The soldiers at each ...