Wabaunsee County Historical Society & Museum

Wabaunsee County Historical Society & Museum Our mission is to preserve and share the heritage and family history of Wabaunsee County, Kansas.

Wow wow wow! What a great day!An anonymous donor contributed $2,000 to our Match campaign!We must tell you..the feelings...
05/29/2026

Wow wow wow! What a great day!

An anonymous donor contributed $2,000 to our Match campaign!

We must tell you..the feelings we have when we are given such a generous gift is really beyond grateful.

This monetary gift tells us..
I believe in you & your project.

I want the community to have a safe, updated space to hold programs & exhibits.

I want you to succeed in your goal to raising $100,000.

I stand by you to get this renovation completed this year.

This brings our total contributions to the Match Campaign of over $40,000!

Our goal is to raise $50,000 by July 15…
1/2 way half to our goal of $100,000 by 12/31/26.

We invite you to join us in this exciting campaign where we will receive match funds up to $100,000, dollar for dollar!

Give online here: https://square.link/u/nfvwIlA8
Call us: 785-765-2200
Drop by or mail your gift: 227 Missouri Ave, Alma KS 66401

Thank you to our donor & community for partnering with us to make this campaign a success!

Throwback Thursday is back thanks to our volunteer Vicky Jones! Vicky is helping us to find photos and researching thei...
05/28/2026

Throwback Thursday is back thanks to our volunteer Vicky Jones!
Vicky is helping us to find photos and researching their stories to share with you.

In this photo is John G. Abele and (Emma) Matilda Damme Abele’s on their wedding February 15, 1912, and includes their two attendants, twins Fritz and Anna Damme.

John G. was the son of Reverend John J. Abele, who pastored the Wells Creek Church in Wabaunsee County, and wife Rosa Koehler.

The Abele farm was south of the Wabaunsee Cemetery and where the newlyweds set up housekeeping. In September 1912, the newlyweds purchased the north eighty acres from John F. Conrow and later, in March 1913, purchased eighty acres from A. A. Robinson and subsequently moved onto the farm.

The farm is located east of the Wabaunsee Township Cemetery.
To this union was born three children: Arnold F., born November 12, 1912; Wilma K., July 25, 1917; and Delta Abele who married Kenneth Alt. Arnold and Wilma never married, remaining in the home until the passing of their father in 1973. Matilda Damme Abele passed away in December 1950.

Photograph and genealogy information were donated by Debbie Alt, granddaughter of the Abeles.

What’s in your barn?….😉Sandie Jensen has had this in her barn in Eskridge for 32 years! Her and her husband bought the h...
05/27/2026

What’s in your barn?….😉

Sandie Jensen has had this in her barn in Eskridge for 32 years!

Her and her husband bought the homestead of Joe & Nettie Weekes near Green Ash Road outside of Eskridge, who left it in the barn all those years ago.

Sandie wonders what is the story behind this double tree. (Thanks to Dean Parsons for identifying object!)

If you know any stories of this family we would love to learn the history!
Send us your comment.

Thank you Sandie! This treasure will be in our Blacksmith shop when we bring Main Street back to life at the Farmers Union building!

The Kansas Sampler Foundation just launched the Online Kansas Guidebook to help Kansans and visitors know the state bett...
05/24/2026

The Kansas Sampler Foundation just launched the Online Kansas Guidebook to help Kansans and visitors know the state better. Kansas is filled with hidden gems, scenic backroads, quirky roadside stops, unforgettable meals, historic downtowns, and small-town discoveries and stories worth knowing.

The website can be found at https://www.kansasguidebook.org/.org.

3 more cans added today!This brings our total contributions to the Match Campaign of over $38,000!Our goal is to raise $...
05/22/2026

3 more cans added today!

This brings our total contributions to the Match Campaign of over $38,000!

Our goal is to raise $50,000 by July 15…

1/2 way half to our goal of $100,000!

We invite you to join us in this exciting campaign where we will receive match funds up to $100,000, dollar for dollar!

Give online here: https://square.link/u/nfvwIlA8
Call us: 785-765-2200
Drop by or mail your gift: 227 Missouri Ave, Alma KS 66401

Thank you to our community for partnering with us!

A special commemoration will take place May 23, 2pm at the Alma Cemetery.Celebrating the renovation of Block 12 and the ...
05/19/2026

A special commemoration will take place May 23, 2pm at the Alma Cemetery.

Celebrating the renovation of Block 12 and the er****on of a monument & stone fence honoring the memory of the 81 men, woman & children, some formerly enslaved who were buried in Alma’s Potter’s Field between 1893 & 1962.

Program will include brief talk, music and cemetery tours.

Bring your lawn chair to enjoy this special day.

29108 Cedar Point Road, Alma.

A special thank you to the Native Stone Scenic Byway volunteers that built the non existent stone fence that will be a beautiful backdrop for many years to come.

We love when folks bring in interesting items! Tim Songs donated this treasure. Advice on “planning for your next fire” ...
05/18/2026

We love when folks bring in interesting items!

Tim Songs donated this treasure. Advice on “planning for your next fire” ….😳
all good information from not smoking near a Christmas tree 🤣 to what to do in event of atomic attack.

It does point out the wide array of emergencies our Fire Fighters protect us from. Thank you to our Fire Fighters, we appreciate your service.

And speaking of donations, we are missing several Alma High School yearbooks.

As we prepare for 1960-1961 reunion here at the museum June 6, we would like to ask if you have any of these years to donate to our collection:
1949
1951
1958
1960
1965
1966
1969
1970
1971
1972
Your donations can be accepted Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm.
Thank you in advance!

Did you know it is World Baking Day 😳Sounds like a good day for us to thank our bakers that come through when we put out...
05/17/2026

Did you know it is World Baking Day 😳

Sounds like a good day for us to thank our bakers that come through when we put out plea for pies!

We have an amazing group of volunteers that bake homemade pies for our special events. And of course topped with local ice cream from Flint Hills Pints 😉 Thank you all for your support! You make our guests feel special and welcomed. There is nothing more heartwarming than the smiles your pies bring!

Enjoy the day…maybe you will celebrate by baking a treat for someone special to enjoy!

1876…the number of friends in Facebook!We love how technology far has come from the simple telephone! Social media is im...
05/16/2026

1876…the number of friends in Facebook!

We love how technology far has come from the simple telephone!

Social media is important for many reasons.
1) We stay connected to our members that have moved out of state or live outside of the county. If they get a chance to come visit, it’s like they never left.

2) Followers are inspired to come by to visit our little museum, tag along on a tour, or attend an event we are hosting.

3) It is a space where you can share and we can collect stories and photos of the people that built this county.

Most importantly it brings our community together.

We are thank you for following along with us.

Come see us sometime!

As usual…stay tuned😉

Address

227 Missouri Avenue
Alma, KS
66401

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17857652200

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