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Since 1972, HK’s programming, grants, and partnerships have documented and shared stories to spark conversations and invite new insights. Together with statewide partners and supporters, HK encourages Kansans to draw on diverse histories, literatures, and cultures to create connections with one another and strengthen Kansas communities and our democracy. Humanities Kansas reserves the right to remove comments or posts that are offensive, defamatory, profane, or hostile and that include any comments with profanity, personal attacks, spam, and hate speech.

Apply for History Makers: The Future is Now by October 30!Do you have a plan for the future? History Makers: The Future ...
10/21/2026

Apply for History Makers: The Future is Now by October 30!

Do you have a plan for the future? History Makers: The Future Is Now is a free, hands-on strategic planning and doing opportunity for rural museums located in Kansas counties of 50,000 or less. Inspired by America's 250th and in recognition of the importance of local history in telling America's stories, Humanities Kansas is inviting rural history museums and historical societies to apply to participate in a forward-thinking, energetic, tailor-made year-long planning and doing process led by a professional small museums consultant.

This is a competitive application with the expectation that six will be selected for strategic planning and doing in 2027.
Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/HKHistoryMakers

This project is supported in part by a 2025 grant from The Patterson Family Foundation.


Humani-TEES are back! HK’s humanities-inspired t-shirts are available in new colors, plus we’ve added sweatshirts to the...
10/20/2026

Humani-TEES are back! HK’s humanities-inspired t-shirts are available in new colors, plus we’ve added sweatshirts to the shop. Your purchase of a Humani-TEES t-shirt, sweatshirt, or tote bag supports HK's mission to connect Kansans with stories, ideas, and each other to strengthen our communities.

Shop now for holiday delivery in HK’s store: https://tinyurl.com/HKHumaniTees

It's Humanities Councils Week.From October 19–23, 2026, we’re teaming up with the Federation of State Humanities Council...
10/19/2026

It's Humanities Councils Week.

From October 19–23, 2026, we’re teaming up with the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Mellon Foundation to celebrate how Humanities Councils bring people together.

As one of 56 state and jurisdictional councils in the U.S., Humanities Kansas helps make space for people to gather around art, humanities, and culture—right in our own communities. Through history presentations, book discussions, national traveling exhibitions, and more one-of-a-kind opportunities, HK provides opportunities for Kansans to connect with new ideas and each other.

These in-person experiences invite us to learn, share, and discover something new together.Follow along throughout the week as we share how Councils make connection possible.

Join the Movement of Ideas! Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month at museums, libraries, and art centers this wee...
10/19/2026

Join the Movement of Ideas! Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month at museums, libraries, and art centers this week.

💡 You can visit "Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” at these locations:
City of Rose Hill
Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene
Great Bend Public Library
Kansas Historical Society, Topeka
Seneca Free Library
FHSU Tebo Library, Hays
Wamego Public Library

💡October 20 at Tebo Library at Fort Hays State University – Adam Hodge presents “Kansas 1776: A Dynamic Landscape.”

💡October 20 at Marion City Library — Beverley Olson Buller discusses “‘William Allen White and the K*K in Kansas.”

💡October 21 at Tonganoxie Public Library – Katie Keckeisen looks at “Beyond the Veil: A History of Spiritualism."

💡October 22 at NOTO Art Center in Topeka — Celia Daniels presents “You’ve Got Mail: Exploring Letter Writing Through Time.”

💡October 24 at Dorothy Bramlage Public Library in Junction City — Dennis Etzel, Jr. discusses “Poets of Kansas.”

💡Less than two weeks to apply for History Makers: The Future is Now 2027, HK’s strategic planning and doing initiative for rural museums. Learn more and apply by October 30: https://tinyurl.com/HKHistoryMakers

Contact community hosts directly with questions about the events.

Explore more events on HK’s Calendar of Events: https://www.humanitieskansas.org/events

Join the Movement of Ideas this week and celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month! 💡 You can visit "Declaration 1776...
10/12/2026

Join the Movement of Ideas this week and celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month!

💡 You can visit "Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” at these locations:
City of Rose Hill
Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene
Great Bend Public Library
Kansas Historical Society, Topeka
Seneca Free Library
FHSU Tebo Library, Hays
Wamego Public Library

💡October 13 at Wamego Public Library – Adam Hodge presents “Kansas 1776: A Dynamic Landscape.”

💡October 13 at Tebo Library at Fort Hays State University in Hays — Virgil Dean discusses “‘We the People of Kansas…’ The Story of Kansas’s Founding Documents, 1820-2020.”

💡October 15 Online — Alexis Coe joins Dr. Colleen Shogan for a discussion of Coe’s essay "John F. Kennedy: Rethinking the Camelot Myth,” part of The Study virtual lecture series. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/InPursuitKennedy

💡October 15 at Prairie Museum of Art and History in Colby – Tonia Compton leads a “Declaration Conversation,” reading and discussion of the Declaration of Independence.

💡October 15 at Valley Center Public Library and October 17 at Santa Fe Trail Center in Larned — Eric Anderson presents “A History of American Indian Boarding Schools.”

💡Applications are open for History Makers: The Future is Now 2027, HK’s strategic planning and doing initiative for rural museums. Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/HKHistoryMakers

Contact community hosts directly with questions about the events.

Explore more events on HK’s Calendar of Events: https://www.humanitieskansas.org/events

Do you have a plan for the future? History Makers: The Future Is Now is a free, hands-on strategic planning and doing op...
10/06/2026

Do you have a plan for the future? History Makers: The Future Is Now is a free, hands-on strategic planning and doing opportunity for rural museums located in Kansas counties of 50,000 or less. Inspired by America's 250th and in recognition of the importance of local history in telling America's stories, Humanities Kansas is inviting rural history museums and historical societies to apply to participate in a forward-thinking, energetic, tailor-made year-long planning and doing process led by a professional small museums consultant.

This is a competitive application with the expectation that six will be selected for strategic planning and doing in 2027. Learn more and apply:
https://tinyurl.com/HKHistoryMakers

This project is supported in part by a 2025 grant from The Patterson Family Foundation.

Join the Movement of Ideas! How will you be commemorating National Arts and Humanities Month this week? We have a few su...
10/05/2026

Join the Movement of Ideas! How will you be commemorating National Arts and Humanities Month this week? We have a few suggestions!

💡 The "Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” is opening at these locations this week:
City of Rose Hill
Great Bend Public Library
Seneca Free Library
Wamego Public Library

💡 You can also see "Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” at these locations:
Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene
Kansas Historical Society, Topeka
FHSU Tebo Library, Hays

💡October 8 at Atchison First Presbyterian Church – Ron Wilson presents “Ruralpreneurs: Tumbleweeds and Talents in Kansas Communities.” Sponsored by Kansas FCE.

💡October 8 at Dodge City Community College Library – Tonia Compton leads a “Declaration Conversation,” reading and discussion of the Declaration of Independence.

💡October 8 online and at Kansas Museum of History in Topeka – Dave Kendall and Rex Buchanan discuss the 30th anniversary of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve through the lens of the HK-supported documentary of the same name.

💡Applications are open for History Makers: The Future is Now 2027, HK’s strategic planning and doing initiative for rural museums. Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/HKHistoryMakers

Contact community hosts directly with questions about the events.

Explore more events on HK’s Calendar of Events: https://www.humanitieskansas.org/events

“Through local museums, historical societies, art centers, and many other establishments representing hundreds of cultur...
10/02/2026

“Through local museums, historical societies, art centers, and many other establishments representing hundreds of cultural organizations, Kansas has celebrated the value and importance of culture in the lives of its citizens and in the health of thriving communities every day.”

October is National Arts and Humanities Month in Kansas by proclamation of Governor Laura Kelly. HK board members and staff recently joined representatives from the Kansas Arts Commission at the signing to kick off a month of activities highlighting the unique role the arts and humanities play in the lives of Kansans and their communities.

Follow HK this month for stories, events, and ways that you can get involved with the arts and humanities in Kansas this October and throughout the year.





Join the Movement of Ideas this week! October begins mid-week and that means it’s National Arts and Humanities Month! Ce...
09/28/2026

Join the Movement of Ideas this week! October begins mid-week and that means it’s National Arts and Humanities Month! Celebrate this month dedicated to the importance of arts and humanities in our lives by attending an HK event near you.

💡 You can see "Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” at these locations:
Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene
Kansas Historical Society, Topeka
Onaga Historical Society
Park City Senior Center
Pratt County Historical Society
FHSU Tebo Library, Hays
Wellsville Public Library

💡October 3 at Derby Historical Museum – Derrick Doty discusses “Kansas Music History.”

💡October 3 at Republic County Historical Society & Museum in Belleville – Erika Nelson presents “What a Ride! Rural Community-Owned Carnivals."

💡Applications are open for History Makers: The Future is Now 2027, HK’s strategic planning and doing initiative for rural museums. Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/HKHistoryMakers

Contact community hosts directly with questions about the events.

Explore more events on HK’s Calendar of Events: https://www.humanitieskansas.org/events

Join the Movement of Ideas this week! 💡 You can see "Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” at these locati...
09/21/2026

Join the Movement of Ideas this week!

💡 You can see "Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” at these locations:
Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene
Kansas Historical Society, Topeka
Onaga Historical Society
Park City Senior Center
Pratt County Historical Society
FHSU Tebo Library, Hays
Wellsville Public Library

💡September 22 Online – “William Henry Harrison: The Power of Presidential Storytelling.” Register for the free event here: https://tinyurl.com/InPursuitHarrison

💡September 22 at Washington County Historical Society – Priscilla Howe discusses the “One Potato, Two Potato: Campfire Tales and Children’s Folklore in Kansas and Beyond.”

💡September 22 on KTWU Public Television in Topeka – Tune in to two HK-supported documentaries: “The Road to Santa Fe” at 7pm and “Black, White, and Brown: Brown versus the Board of Education of Topeka” at 8:30pm.

💡September 23 at El Dorado Senior Center – Michaeline Chance-Reay looks at “The Harvey Girls: Women's Roles in Railroads, Kansas, and US History.”

💡September 26 at Brown Grand Opera House in Concordia – Two screenings and discussions of the HK-supported documentary “Minersville” at 11:30am and 1:30pm.

💡September 26 at W.A. Rankin Memorial Library in Neodesha – Linda O’Nelio Knoll presents "Army of Amazons: Women’s Fight for Labor Rights in Kansas Coalfields.”

💡September 26 at Onaga Historical Society – Virgil Dean examines "'We, The People of Kansas …' The Story of Kansas’s Founding Documents, 1820-2020.”

💡Applications are open for History Makers: The Future is Now 2027, HK’s strategic planning and doing initiative for rural museums. Learn more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/HKHistoryMakers

Contact community hosts directly with questions about the events.

Explore more events on HK’s Calendar of Events: https://www.humanitieskansas.org/events

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