Events
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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 StatesKauffman 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 […]
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First Saturday Bird Walk
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesOur 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 […]
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Faspa: Mennonite Charcuterie
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesRegister 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 […]
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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 StatesWhen 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 […]
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Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Prairie Pathfinders
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 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, […]
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Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Prairie Pals
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 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 […]
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Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Exploring Printmaking I
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 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 […]
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Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Exploring Printmaking II
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJune 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 […]
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Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Beginning Sewing
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJuly 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 […]
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Uncle Carl’s Camp 2026 – Intermediate Sewing
Kauffman Museum 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, United StatesJuly 6-10, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Age: 11 to 14 (Completed Grade 5-8 or above) Campers will make projects a bit more advanced than the beginning class. Projects will be […]