Good Way Sunday Concert Series – 2025 Seasonat the Howe House: 315 E. Logan Ave, Emporia, KSJoin us on the first Sunday of each month from April through October, 4 PM to 6 PM, for the Good Way Sunday Concert Series — a free, family-friendly music event that brings the community together in the heart of Emporia!Set in the beautiful historic grounds […]

We are excited to be working with Barbara Say to bring a monthly sewing workshop to LCHC. Learn different stitches and how to add beads, buttons, lace, and other embellishments to your project. The only requirements are the ability to use a needle and thread and bring your imagination. *Supplies needed: embroidery hoop, needles, floss, […]

Join us for the 89th LCHS Annual Meeting, Planted in the Past, on Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 PM at the Lyon County History Center. This annual gathering will include a brief business meeting featuring bylaw revisions and new trustee nominations, along with a review of 2025 and a look ahead to 2026. After the […]

We're proud to host “Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy,” a traveling exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, presented in Kansas by Humanities Kansas. This national exhibition explores the lasting impact of the Declaration of Independence and how its ideals of liberty, equality, and self-determination have influenced people in the […]

America’s 250th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the ideals that have shaped generations of Americans and communities across the country. Opening May 23 at the Lyon County History Center, Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness is a new community connection exhibit exploring one simple but meaningful question: What does life, liberty, and […]

Have you ever wondered how to start tracing your family history, but weren't sure where to begin? Join the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) for a free genealogy class on Saturday, June 13, from 2:00–4:00 pm here at the Lyon County History Center.Whether you're just starting your family tree or looking for new ways […]

The 4th annual Flint Hills Spirit Fair is back, bigger than ever! The best mediums and readers in Kansas, aura photography, great food, crystals, face painting, Native American art, witchy arts, jewelry and wonderful speakers. Arla Collett Williams will be speaking on her 70 years of Sasquatch (Forest People) interactions. Admissions only $1.00!