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BRIEF HISTORY
The Shawnee County Historical Society formed in 1946.
It's founders
recognized the need to preserve the facts
and legends of the early days
of our county up to
more recent times. In December of that year, the
young
organization published its first Bulletin . Since
then, the Society has published
83 Bulletins
on
the history, culture, and heritage of Topeka and
Shawnee County. The Bulletins
are considered
the hallmark of the Society.
In January 2003 the Shawnee County
Historical
Society merged with Historic Topeka. The
combination organization
is called Shawnee County
Historical Society, but our focus is on both
preserving
Shawnee County's history and actively protecting
the
county's
historic architecture
SOCIETY NEWS ARCHIVE: 2003-2009
Society Newsletters —
• November 2009 — PDF file
• November 2008 — PDF file
• September 2008 — PDF file
• October 2007 — PDF file
• August 2007 — PDF file
• February 2007 — PDF file
• October 2005 — PDF file
• June 2005 — PDF file
• March 2005 — HTML file
• October/November 2003 — PDF file
2010 Officers:
2010 Trustees:
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2010 SCHS CALENDAR
Trustee meeting are held every third Tuesday of the month, 7 pm,
—January location TBA
—Guests & visitors are always welcome!!
Read past Trustee Meeting Minutes (includes 2006 and after)
JOIN US !
As you can see on our Membership Form, joining
the Society is possible at different levels. To compensate for increasing
costs of publication, to maintain historic property owned by the Society,
and to continue full communication with members, the Society greatly appreciates
and benefits from the highest level of membership in which you are able to
participate. For this low annual fee, you receive:
Membership revenues also support other local endeavors including the Topeka West High School oral history project and History Day at Washburn University.
Your Society also works closely with the Kansas State Historical Society -- and, since its merger with Historic Topeka, Inc., includes a preservation focus, meant to preserve and celebrate the tangible aspects of our heritage.
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BENEFITS
OF MEMBERSHIP
Free Bulletins and newsletters mailed directly to you
About the Bulletins
The Shawnee County Historical Society is committed to
preserving the past and making it accessible to those interested in knowing
who we are and where we come from. Published annually by volunteer researchers
and writers who explore a certain topic in time, the Bulletins take us back
to our roots, connecting us to our rich past and to those who came before
us.
Recent Bulletins
About the newsletter
The News is published periodically and mailed to your
home. It is an important information source for the Society's special events,
annual meeting, past and upcoming Bulletins, President's messages, and other
topics of interest to members. Read our most current newsletter (PDF file.)
Your participation
Most current members would tell you they joined the Society
to receive the annual Bulletins in order to gain increased awareness of the
history of Shawnee County. However, membership can involve much more participation — as
much as you wish! Check the News for the many ways you can get involved in
your Society: volunteering to work on the next Bulletin , helping organize
the next Annual Meeting, or serving on one of the committees established
by the officers of the Board. You'll soon discover the joys of taking part
in celebrating our common heritage and make new friends at the same time.
CONTACT
US:
SCHS web site contact:
e-mail:
Inquiry, SCHS
MAILING ADDRESS:
Shawnee County Historical Society
P.O. Box 2201
Topeka, KS 66601-2201
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Nov. 2009 SCHS Newsletter
On-line only: FULL COLOR issue
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