Mound City Historical Park

04/28/2026

In Lamar this Saturday, May 2nd. Looks like fun!

Schedule Of Events Clifton Truman Daniel Speaker Patriotic Parade Vendors Music Baby Show Contests Dog Show 5K Run & Walk Welcome To Truman Day 2026 Day Hour Minute Second Date & Time: May 2, 2026 9:00 am to 3:00pm Location: Harry S Truman Birthplace Map Contact Information: For booth and event info...

04/28/2026

The Watkins Museum of History in Lawrence has a special exhibit running through May 23, and my be of interest to some of our followers.
Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Discover the Real Story

04/25/2026

How awesome is this: all K-12 students can receive free admission to the Eisenhower Museum in Abilene this year. Please visit the site below to learn more:

A250 Student Contest 30 SECONDS. ONE NATION. YOUR VOICE. Students are invited to explore what America’s 250th anniversary means to them. This creative opportunity encourages critical thinking, historical reflection, and personal expression while connecting classroom learning to our nation’s stor...

04/24/2026

Thank you to Al and Pam Hurt for displaying advertising banners from the old opera house, along with old backdrops from plays during our meeting Thursday night! Here are a few of the advertisers. How many business names do you recognize?

04/24/2026

Another America 250 special event, this one in Salina!

04/24/2026

This event is happening now through the end of May in Kansas City, at the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

04/22/2026

Many places all over the country will be holding special events for America's 250th birthday this year. I will try to post various events and things happening at other historical parks and museums that that our followers may be interested in. If you know of any that you think others may be interested in, please reach out, and we'll share them! Supporting other historical places can help the Mound City Historical Park as well!

04/22/2026

Located in Johnson County, KS, Shawnee Town 1929 is a great place to visit for all ages! Here's a special celebration they will be holding in May.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EJKdEmu1B/

04/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Food Fair grocery raffle! Congratulations to our winner, Phil Harlow!
Also, thank you to Mallory Mudge for helping us draw for the winner!
Be on the lookout for more fundraising opportunities from the Mound City Historical Society!

04/09/2026

01/15/2026

Thanks to Chesney Thomas for coming out to our Christmas in the Park event last month, and taking these photos!