Kauffman Museum

The Growth and Decline of the Alta Community: A Case Study of Dead and Dying Towns in Kansas
2019-10-12 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Kauffman Museum, 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
The Growth and Decline of the Alta Community: A Case Study of Dead and Dying Towns in Kansas by Renae Stucky, Access Services Librarian at Bethel College. In conjunction with Bethel College Fall Fest.
Free and open to the public.

Abilene from A to Z Bus Tour
2019-09-19 | KS
In conjunction with the current special exhibition, K is for Kansas, we’ll visit a Kansas town rich in history. We’ll find everything from A to Z in Abilene.
This tour will visit:
-Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home
-Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad and Hoffman Grist Mill
-Seelye Mansion
-M for a Mystery Stop!
-Brookville Hotel
Cost includes two meals, all admissions, travel by motorcoach with a restroom, and gratitudes. The fee is refundable prior to September 6 at 4:30 P.M.
$135 per museum member
$150 per non-member
Time TBA

Opening Reception: K is for Kansas
2019-08-18 13:30 - 16:30 | Kauffman Museum, 27th & Main St., North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us to celebrate the 20th Installation Opening Reception for K is for Kansas: Exploring Kansas from A to Z. Introductory remarks at 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM. Refreshments provided. Kansas “lawn games” available inside throughout the museum, for all ages!
