In partnership with the Emporia Public Library, Lisa Soller will lead a workshop to explore the basics of researching genealogy. 

Tuesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 28 @ 7PM - One program, two nights! Join us for the program "Santa Fe Trail of North Lyon County" presented by Jan Huston.  Explore the 1862 murder of Judge A.I. Baker on the Santa Fe Trail and other trail history.  Tuesday, April 26 at the Lyon County History Center and Thursday, April […]

Tuesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 28 @ 7PM - One program, two nights! Join us for the program "Santa Fe Trail of North Lyon County" presented by Jan Huston.  Explore the 1862 murder of Judge A.I. Baker on the Santa Fe Trail and other trail history.  Tuesday, April 26 at the Lyon County History Center and Thursday, April […]

Santa Fe Trail Bus Tour will meet at 9:30AM and departs from Admire Community Center at 10AM.  $25/person, includes lunch.  Click here to purchase tickets. 

An Evening of Poetry" presented by the ESU Chamber Singers.  Join us for an evening you won't want to miss! Performing Michael J. Trotta's "For A Breath of Ecstasy," audiences will hear the poetry of Sara Teasdale in a whole new light. Lisa Soller with the Lyon County History Center will read excerpts of poetry […]

Join us on Monday, January 9 at 1:30 PM for the program, "A Creative Guide to Writing Your Family's Stories." Kim Stanley, a speaker with the Humanities Kansas Speakers Bureau and a professor at McPherson College will guide participants through the process of bringing your ancestors to life via creative storytelling. This event is paid […]

Kansas Birthday - Back after two years it's our annual Kansas Birthday Party. Come for some Kansas fun while exploring Kansas symbols, local history and more. Free and open to the public! Refreshments will be served.

Santa Fe Trail Bus Tour will meet at 9:30AM and departs from Admire Community Center at 10AM.  $30/person, includes lunch.   Click here to reserve your space today.

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 […]