Celebrate Kansas Day! at Kauffman Museum. Mark your calendars for this free Kansas Day event at Kauffman Museum, happening on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 12:00–4:00pm.

SCHEDULE:

Food in the Museum Parking Lot, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Le-J’s BBQ • Tacos El Poderoso • Shalom Mennonite Youth • Sage & Juliette Coffee

Activities in and around Kauffman Museum
In the Museum auditorium
• 1 p.m. – Stories in Songs: Music on the Range: Queen Jack Jericho, bluegrass and folk band
• 2 p.m. – Unlocking Your House’s Story: How to Research the History of Your Home: Kristine Schmucker, Curator, Harvey County Historical Museum
• 3 p.m. – El Ranchito, La Casitas y La Yarda: The History of Santa Fe Housing for Mexican Laborers in Kansas, 1905-1960: Raymond Olais, retired art educator, Newton High School

Indoor Activities and Artist Demonstrations
“At Home on the Range” Scavenger Hunt
Teepee-building
“Your Home” Paper Collages
Kansas Symbol Magnet Craft
Pioneer Dress-up
Mini Log Cabins
Reading Corner
Play-doh Adobe Bricks
Wheat Sorting
“Welcome Wagons” Edible Craft

Outdoor Activities, Crafts and Demonstrations
Fire Safety Trailer • Buffalo Chip Tic Tac Toe • Prairie Dog Corn Hole • Native American Teepee • Blacksmith Bill Moffet • Rope Making • Branding Station • Corn Shelling • Popcorn Popping • Vintage Washing Machines • Old-fashioned Schoolyard Games • Historic Farmhouse • Log Hewing

Petting Zoo

Horse-drawn Wagon Rides

Lego Set Raffle – drawing at 4 p.m.

Health Ministries Mobile Medical Clinic