Geary County Historical Society and Museums

06/20/2026

We have a sneak peek up for our upcoming exhibit "Portrait of a County," opening later this summer. Stop by the museum's Open Door Open House on Thursday, June 25th to get a final look at Businesses through the Ages, take a look at this fun sneak peek, and of course--explore the museum, all doors open!

06/19/2026

Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth today? The Historical Society is open, so come by the museum from 1-4pm and tour "The Missing Piece" exhibit to learn about local Black history before you grab a Black History Trail tour guide to visit important Black history points of interest around town.

06/17/2026

Have you ever wondered what's behind all these closed doors at the Geary County Historical Society museum? It's time to find out!

Join us next Thursday, June 25th from 4:30-7:00pm for our Open Door Open House for light refreshments and light snooping. Explore the museum like never before--all doors open!

This is also a great opportunity to see our Business through the Ages exhibit in the auditorium before it comes down for an exhibit change!

06/16/2026

It's not too early to register your car for Hot Dogs and Hot Rods Vintage Car Show 2026! All proceeds benefit local history.

Register here: https://forms.gle/KD8w2rtBCo31B5qv7

Find yourself Celebrating in Geary County!!!
Our events and celebrations are top tier and something you won't want to miss!

7/1-7/5/26 • Freedom Fest J C
7/11/26 • JC Cattle Drive
7/18-7/19/26 • Junction city rodeo
7/19-7/23/26 • 100th GC Free Fair
8/21-8/22/26 • Harmony Fest
9/26/26 • Fort Riley Apple Days
9/26/26 • HotDogs & HotRods
10/2-10/3/26 • OKTOBERFEST JC

Freedom Fest JC Junction City Rodeo Association Junction City Oktoberfest Fort Riley Junction City Main Street Geary County Historical Society and Museums

06/06/2026

It's a good day to celebrate a wedding!

The museum will be closed today, Saturday June 6th, as museum staff are off to celebrate the wedding of Museum Director of Programs and Education, Kim!

Congratulations Kim and Zach!

06/05/2026

Have you ever wondered what's behind the closed doors at the GCHS museum? Now’s your chance to find out! Join us on June 25th from 4:30-7:00pm for our first Open Door Open House. All doors will be open at this museum open house. Explore the museum like never before, and see what goes on behind closed doors that keeps the museum running and Geary County history safely preserved for future generations.

Light refreshments will be served.

06/05/2026

Preserving history and sharing history is a community effort, and we need your help!

With the hard work of Dr. Mary Devin and Dr. Ferrell Miller, the Geary County Historical Society is working on a printed history of local schools from 1980-2004, and we need help finding photos of faculty and staff from this time period. If you have photos from this time period to share please reach out to [email protected] (digital copies are fine!)

Pictured here: retired school teacher Paula Hansen

06/04/2026

Donation spotlight!

Today we received a very special donation-- 11 scrapbooks from JC Junior High from the 1980s and albums filled with photos of every class of Grandview Plaza Elementary Students dating back to (at least) the 90s. We know that the loss of Grandview Elementary School is hitting the community hard, and we are honored to be able to care for and preserve this history for future generations.

Please give us a little time to get everything cataloged, but then these photo albums will be available for previous Grandview Plaza students to take a look at.

06/02/2026

Starcke House is in full bloom thanks to the green thumb and hard work from GCHS board member Cindy Quinlan. We are so grateful for her dedication in keeping this historic home beautiful while also working tirelessly behind the scenes of the St. Joseph's Historic Church restoration project.

Thank you Cindy!