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  • Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum: “The Dockum Drugstore Sit-in,” Dr. Prisca Barnes-Simmons, founder, Storytime Village

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    Kauffman Museum at Bethel College will host Dr. Prisca Barnes-Simmons for a presentation and discussion of “The Dockum Drugstore Sit-In,” on April 26 at 3 pm in the Kauffman Museum auditorium. Members of the community are invited to attend this free program! Contact director Andi Schmidt Andres at asa@bethelks.edu for more information. Prisca is a […]

  • First Saturday Bird Walk

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    Our First Saturday Bird Walks depart from the kiosk in the museum parking lot for a mile-and-a-half hike through Chisholm Park and along Sand Creek Trail. Be prepared for some unpaved/steep terrain and spring weather. Binoculars and a bird book are recommended but not required. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome but should be […]

  • Faspa: Mennonite Charcuterie

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    Register here! Faspa taken from the German word “vespers,” Faspa is a light evening meal of bread, meat, jam, and cheese, traditionally served in Low German Mennonite households Charcuterie an assortment of meats, cheeses, artisan bread, fruit, and nuts served on a board or tile Spring 2026 Raffle! To celebrate spring, Kauffman Museum is collaborating […]

  • Sunday-Afternoon-at-the-Museum – “The Cost of Conscience: One Mennonite Family’s Experience in World War I,” Sara Judge Keckeisen, Kansas State Historical Society (retired)

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    When the United States entered World War I and instituted a military draft, and federal and state officialdom instituted heavy pressure to support the war effort, the homes, lives, and safety of members of the pacifist Mennonite communities in central Kansas, and of one family in particular, were put in extreme danger. This is the […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Prairie Pathfinders

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    June 1-5, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed K-2) The prairie’s a big place, and there’s a lot to explore! We will learn about the mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, insects and plants that make the prairie such a wonderful place, with a special focus on ecosystems. There’s more to the prairie than […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Prairie Pals

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    June 15-19, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Age: 4 to 5 (Preschool) Come on a Prairie Pals adventure with us! We will find surprises all around as we learn about animals that make their homes on the prairie. We’ll discover animals that poke their heads out of the ground, animals that fly in the air, and […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Exploring Printmaking I

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    June 22-26, 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Age: 6 to 8 (Completed Grade K-2) Campers will explore a variety of simple printmaking techniques. Drawing from observation, students will use nature as the subject of their works. Exploring Printmaking 1 will use the museum’s collection to discover patterns in a variety of artifacts. Application deadline: June 15 […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Exploring Printmaking II

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    June 29-July 3, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 12 (Completed Grade 3-6) Campers will explore printmaking through the work of Kansas printmakers. Drawing from observation, students will use nature as the subject of their works. Exploring Printmaking 2 will give campers a unique inside glimpse into how an artist turns inspiration into art. […]

  • Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Beginning Sewing

    Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United States

    July 6-10, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Age: 9 to 11 (Completed Grade 3-5) Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? You will learn some basic sewing skills and make a few projects to take home. Projects will be completed as time allows and may include a pillow case, drawstring bag, and a small […]