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Johnson County Kansas Heritage Foundation

Preserving the heritage of Johnson County, Kansas

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Johnson County Kansas Heritage Foundation:

In partnership with the public and private sectors within our community, it is the Mission of the Johnson County Kansas Heritage Foundation (JCKHF) to establish, implement, and maintain a substantial, sustainable and perpetual funding program to support historical and cultural preservation, education and advocacy within Johnson County, Kansas, thus preserving the valuable heritage and history of our community, and to preserve and guard our County’s heritage for present and future generations.

A Night at the Hop

We are excited to present our second fundraising event to provide grant opportunities to affiliate members for projects that help tell and preserve the history of our area. This year we will host a fun and interactive murder mystery dinner party. Dust off your saddle shoes and step back to…Continue reading “A Night at the Hop”

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The Heritage of Johnson County

31 May 202018 Nov 2020
Heritage of Johnson County In the 19th century our nation grew and matured as it's people forged westward beyond the great Mississippi River into this Great American Desert. In this…
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De Soto Kansas Historical Society

31 May 202015 Aug 2020
Mission: The mission of the De Soto Kansas Historical Society is to promote, educate and preserve the history of De Soto, Kansas and history of Lexington Township and the Northwest…
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Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area

30 May 202030 Nov 2020
Freedom’s Frontier began as a grassroots effort of people just like you, who were concerned about our landscape. They understood that we have an important, nationally significant story to share…
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Gardner Historical Museum, Inc.

29 May 20208 Aug 2021
The Gardner Historical Museum invites you to join us in preserving the rich history of Gardner, Kansas and southwest Johnson County by becoming a member of the Museum. gardnerhistoricalmuseum.com Facebook…
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Kansas City Area Historic Trails Association

27 May 202010 Jan 2022
Our goal is to educate the public to the historical significance of the trails as they traversed through the Greater Kansas City area.  The country was developed on this basic…
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The Kansas School for the Deaf Museum

27 May 202025 Oct 2020
Mission:The mission of the Kansas School for the Deaf Museum is to promote, educate and preserve the history of Kansas State School for the Deaf. About:The Museum brings together people…
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Leawood Historic Commission

26 May 202025 Oct 2020
The Leawood  Historic Commission was formed in 1993 with the purpose to identify, protect and preserve the historical, architectural and cultural heritage of Leawood, Kansas, and to make that heritage…
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Lenexa Historical Society

25 May 202027 Oct 2020
Mission StatementTo be an essential part of Lenexa by preserving and promoting its story, and to be relevant within the community through involvement and education. Vision StatementPreserving, promoting, and presenting…
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The Madame C.J. Walker School

24 May 202031 Oct 2022
Mission Statement 'To enlighten and educate the community at large of the history of the Walker School and its contribution to the uniting of all peoples in the field of…
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Mahaffie Historical Farm and Stagecoach Stop

24 May 202020 Aug 2020
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm invites visitors of all ages to discover a working 1860s farm with horses, chickens, sheep, and other livestock. You and your family can engage in some…
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Mid-America Nazarene University

23 May 202031 May 2020
We are a Christian university that nurtures Christlike community, pursues academic excellence and cultivates a passion to serve. These commitments are rooted in three of our most enduring values. https://www.mnu.edu/
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Missouri River Outfitters (SFTA Chapter)

22 May 202025 Oct 2020
The mission of the Santa Fe Trail Association is to protect and preserve the Santa Fe Trail and to promote awareness of the historical legacy associated with it. The Santa…
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Monticello Community Historical Society

21 May 202020 Jul 2020
The Monticello Community Historical Society is dedicated to the appreciation, preservation, and celebration of the history and heritage of the Monticello Township community in Johnson County, Kansas. https://www.monticelloks.org/
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Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture

20 May 20201 Sep 2020
Our museum offers an opportunity to learn about the rich heritage and experience of being Deaf.  We are a non-profit 501(c)3 foundation, we offer group tours and special events by…
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Olathe Historical Society

19 May 202031 May 2020
The purpose of the Olathe Historical Society is to create interest in the history of Olathe, to bring together people interested in that history and to discover, collect and preserve…
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Overland Park Historical Society

18 May 202031 May 2020
The mission of the Overland Park Historical Society is to collect,    preserve, research, exhibit, and educate the public about the history of the region of Overland Park, Kansas and the…
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Shawnee Mission Indian Historical Society

17 May 20202 Oct 2020
Shawnee Mission, like many other missions, was established as a manual training school attended by boys and girls from Shawnee, Delaware, and other Indian nations from 1839 to 1862. Visit…
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Stilwell Community Organization, Inc.

16 May 202015 Aug 2020
Stilwell is located in Aubry Township in the far southeast corner of Johnson County, Kansas. The town was known as Mount Auburn until 1889 when it was changed to Stilwell. The…
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Trails Head (OCTA Chapter)

15 May 202025 Oct 2020
The early 19th Century towns of Independence and Westport began as “jumping off” points from the Missouri River, serving several historic trails and routes for emigrant, commerce and military purposes.…
A Night at the Hop - 1957 Murder Mystery

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