Finney County Historical Museum

This free event includes seasonal snacks, antique car rides, live Christmas carolers, and holiday shopping. The Holiday Open House will feature an outdoor performance at 1 p.m. by a local...

Chad Myers, an avocational archeologist from Kalvesta with discuss recent finds in Western Kansas, and by popular demand he will identify, evaluate and discuss arrowheads and other stone points brought...

Johnetta Hebrlee will present the history of Larned, Kansas and the Garden City connections it has to our history. For more information contact the Finney County Historical Museum at 620-272-3664

Local farmer/rancher/historian Troy Krehbiel will talk about dramatic changes that affected the territory and later state of Kansas. For more information contact the Finney County Historical Museum at 620-272-3664

Johnetta Hebrlee, Education Coordinator for the FCHM will discuss how fast-paced westward expansion of the U.S. during the 19th century created growth, conflict and continuing cultural exchange. For more information...

Museum Education Coordinator Johnetta Hebrlee will recount the life of one-time Garden City newspaper reporter, who attended college in Garden City, before becoming an accomplished novelist, poet and editor during...

Best-selling author Roxie Yonkey will discuss and autograph her newest book, Historic Kansas Roadsides, during High Noon at the Museum.

Live impersonation of a legendary American literary figureKen Church as Mark TwainOld-fashioned fried chicken dinner picnic$20 per personReserve by noon May 15 at 620-272-3664 (Check or Cash only)Seating by reservation...

Caverly Hart, Executive Director and Amy Heinemann, Executive Assistant, Finnup Foundation will present an outline of an extensive oral history project under way through the Finnup Foundation Trust. Free event...

An outline of an extension oral history project under way through the Finnup Foundation Trust.

On Thursday, March 14 at History at High Noon and Evening at the Museum -7pm, Father Reggie Urban will present the History and Architecture of the Towering Stone Catholic Church...

The "Castle on the Plains" operated by Bent, St. Vrain & Company in 1833-1849. Presented by Troy Krehbiel Bent's Fort and Fort Larned Historic Re-enactor Discover this now reconstructed 19th...

Luncheon Series includes Sept 13 - Comprehensive History of Garden City Schools-Brett Marshall presenter Oct 11 - John Martin Reservoir 75th Anniversary-Kevin Salter presenter Nov 15 Planting Garden City -...

Learn how to get the most out of Social Security! Social Security is confusing. Should I take it now or later? How will my taxes be affected? How does the...

John Martin Reservoir 75th Anniversary Kevin Salter, Kansas Agriculture Department of Water Resources Division Learn how Southwest Kansas has been affected by this ambitious and historic project on the Arkansas...

Luncheon Series includes Sept 13 - Comprehensive History of Garden City Schools-Brett Marshall presenter Oct 11 - John Martin Reservoir 75th Anniversary-Kevin Salter presenter Nov 15 Planting Garden City -...

Comprehensive History of Garden City Schools Presented by Brett Marshall Based on a new book about the athletic and academic milestones of local schools since the earliest years. Sale and...

Comprehensive History of Garden City Schools Presented by Brett Marshall Based on a new book about the athletic and academic milestones of local schools since the earliest years. Sale and...

Luncheon Series includes Sept 13 - Comprehensive History of Garden City Schools-Brett Marshall presenter Oct 11 - John Martin Reservoir 75th Anniversary-Kevin Salter presenter Nov 15 Planting Garden City -...

A live, Old West history reenactment and old time dinner on the patio of the Finney County Museum. The event will move indoors if weather is inclement. For more information...

Best-selling Kansas book author Roxie Yonkey will tell stories about Kansas during her Secret Kansas book tour.

Brian Nelson, president of the Finney County Preservation Alliance and educator for USD 457 will share updates on the famed Windsor Hotel. He will offer an update to the Preservation...

Johnetta Hebrlee, Education Coordinator will present Historic Hotels of Garden City-More than Just the Windsor At one time, Garden City was hailed to have the finest restaurants and hotel proprietors...

Learn how to get the most out of Social Security! Social Security is confusing. Should I take it now or later? Should I file a restricted application? How does the...

Dr. Hanne Zacharias Professor of Practice of Public Administration University of Kansas The Arkansas River pierces the heart of America, stretching 1,469 miles from the Tennessee Pass in Colorado to...

March 8th program will be about the once-popular Lake McKinney as a reservoir and recreation site. Presented by Johnetta Hebrlee, Finney County Museum Education Coordinator. March 21 program will be...

Discover what life was like for soldiers in the forts along the Santa Fe Trail during the 1800s. Noon session by Johnetta Hebrlee, Finney County Museum education coordinator: Evening Program...

Discover what life was like for soldiers in the forts along the Santa Fe Trail during the 1800s. Noon session by Johnetta Hebrlee, Finney County Museum education coordinator: Evening Program...

County Seat Conflict Based on "But the Blood," a true novel about America's bloodiest county seat battle. Offered by Stephen Morfield, Leoti pastor and author. Focusing on the violent conflict...

County Seat Conflict Based on "But the Blood," a true novel about America's bloodiest county seat battle. Offered by Stephen Morfield, Leoti pastor and author. Focusing on the violent conflict...

About this event Social Security doesn't have to be confusing. Should I take it now or later? Can I still work? What is the spousal benefit? What happens if I...

This is a Chautauqua-style living history performance, opening with an Old West dinner on the Finney County Museum patio, followed by a living history performance featuring live historic reenactment. Program...

Roxie Yonkey will autograph her best-selling book 100 Things to Do in Kansas Before You Die at the Finney County Historical Museum.

The 525-square foot display incorporates actual key evidence used in solving the Clutter and Fleagle cases. as well as many additional artifacts and photographs. Evidence and artifacts also on display...

"Railroads Across Kansas” is the theme for the two November sessions, with Museum Education Coordinator Johnetta Hebrlee providing the noon presentation, with a focus on the Finney County area; and...

Both October programs are entitled “Arrowheads and Other Stone Artifacts,” and they’ll be presented by experienced Southwest Kansas archeology consultant Chad Myers of Kalvesta.  Myers, who has spoken twice before...

Both October programs are entitled “Arrowheads and Other Stone Artifacts,” and they’ll be presented by experienced Southwest Kansas archeology consultant Chad Myers of Kalvesta.  Myers, who has spoken twice before...

Both September segments will be given by veteran Western Kansas history presenter Howard Kohen of Copeland, entitled “The Epic Trek of the Mormon Battalion.”  He will tell the little-known story...

Both September segments will be given by veteran Western Kansas history presenter Howard Kohen of Copeland, entitled “The Epic Trek of the Mormon Battalion.”  He will tell the little-known story...

This is a Chautauqua-style living history performance, featuring an Old West Dinner on the Finney County Museum patio, with a program featuring a live historic reenactment.  For more information, contact...