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Final Friday – Family Friendly Torchlight Tour – Friday, October 28th 7-10 pm; free and open to the public

Final Friday – Family Friendly Torchlight Tour – Friday, October 28th, 7-10 pm; free and open to the public. Just in time for Halloween, join us for Final Friday, October 28th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm for a fun tour … Continue reading

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Paranormal Activity Revealed & Behind-the-Scenes Tour of Old City Hall – Saturday, October 15th 5-7pm – $20 admission; $10 for members

Special programs at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum with the Wichita Paranormal Research Society Saturday, Oct. 15th – 5-7 pm – A public reveal of recent paranormal activity in Old City Hall, now the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Attendees will … Continue reading

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Paranormal Activity Revealed in Old City Hall – Saturday, October 8th 3-5pm $5 admission; members free

Special programs at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum with the Wichita Paranormal Research Society Saturday, Oct. 8th – 3-5 pm – A public reveal of the recent paranormal activity documented in Old City Hall, now the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. … Continue reading

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First Friday – October 7th, 6-10 pm- Exhibit Opening – “18 Strings Over Sedgwick County”

First Friday Exhibit Opening – “18 Strings Over Sedgwick County” Friday, October 7th, 6-10 pm; free and open to the public Sedgwick County, Kansas has a remarkable history of attracting maverick innovators. One name on this roster is Ralph Smith, … Continue reading

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Author Event – Sept. 29th – Candice Millard – “Destiny of the Republic: The Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President’

Author Candice Millard discusses her latest book, “Destiny of the Republic: The Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President” on Thursday, September 29th. Doors open at 6:30 and the program begins at 7pm. Books will be available … Continue reading

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Wichita Paranormal Research Society Reveals Paranormal Activity in Old City Hall!

We’ve scheduled two great events in October with the Wichita Paranormal Research Society (WPRS). On Saturday, October 8th from 3-5pm, join us for a public reveal of the recent paranormal activity documented in Old City Hall, now the Historical Museum.  … Continue reading

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Smithsonian Museum Day – Saturday, September 24, 1-5pm

In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket…for free. Read … Continue reading

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“Appetite for America” by Stephen Fried, Book Reading, & Signing, Wednesday, September 21, 7pm

Author Stephen Fried presents a book reading & signing of “Appetite for America: How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Built a Railroad Hospitality Empire That Civilized the Wild West” on Wednesday, September 21st at 7pm. Books will be available for purchase. … Continue reading

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Dr. Schuyler Jones – “A Stranger Abroad” Book Reading & Signing – Saturday, September 10, 7pm

Dr. Schuyler Jones, CBE, presents a book reading and signing at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum on Saturday, September 10th at 7pm.  The newly released edition of “A Stranger Abroad” will be available for purchase and signing. This program is … Continue reading

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Senior Wednesday – August 24, 10am

“8 Wonders of Kansas” An illustrated lecture and book-signing by author Marci Penner of the Kansas Sampler Foundation. Doors open at 9:30am, program begins at 10am. Refreshments served. Special admission of $2, members always free.

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