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SUMMARY:Crazy Quilt Stitches Class for Embroidery work
DESCRIPTION: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. \n*Supplies needed: embroidery hoop\, needles\, floss\, scissors\, tape measure\, masking tape\, small beads\, buttons\, and scraps of cotton lace. \n*If you don’t have all the supplies listed above\, extras will be available. \nWorkshops will be on the following Saturdays\, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM:\nSeptember 27\nOctober 11\nNovember 8\nDecember 13 \nContact us at 620-340-6310 to let us know you will be attending!
URL:https://explorelyoncounty.org/event/crazy-quilt-stitches-workshop-w-barbara-say-3/
LOCATION:Lyon County History Center\, 711 Commercial St\, Emporia\, Kansas\, 66801
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SUMMARY:89th LCHC Annual Meeting | Planted in the Past
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter the meeting\, enjoy refreshments\, conversation\, and a fun round of Lyon County trivia with prizes. Community members are encouraged to attend and take part in this engaging afternoon celebrating our shared history. \nPlease RSVP by March 26 to 620-340-6310 or curator@explorelyoncounty.org.
URL:https://explorelyoncounty.org/event/89th-lchc-annual-meeting-planted-in-the-past/
LOCATION:Lyon County History Center\, 711 Commercial St\, Emporia\, Kansas\, 66801
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SUMMARY:“Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” Traveling Exhibit Hosted By Lyon County History Center
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\nThis 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 United States and around the world for nearly 250 years.\n\n\nThe exhibit also includes a special “Kansas 1776” section\, highlighting what was happening on the land that would become Kansas 250 years ago.\n\n\nThe Lyon County History Center is honored to be one of 46 Kansas venues selected to host this exhibition as part of America’s 250th anniversary commemoration.\n\n\nSo be sure to stop by:\n May 23 – June 21\, 2026\n Lyon County History Center\n711 Commercial St.\, Emporia\, KS\nOpen 10 am – 4 pm Tue-Sat
URL:https://explorelyoncounty.org/event/2265/
LOCATION:Lyon County History Center\, 711 Commercial St\, Emporia\, Kansas\, 66801
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SUMMARY:Life\, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness  - Community Connections Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:America’s 250th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the ideals that have shaped generations of Americans and communities across the country.\n\n\n\nOpening 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 the pursuit of happiness mean to you?\n\n\n\nFor nearly 250 years\, these words from the Declaration of Independence have inspired debate\, hope\, change\, and personal reflection. But their meaning has never been one-size-fits-all. For some\, they may be represented through family traditions\, military service\, education\, hard work\, faith\, immigration stories\, personal freedoms\, or treasured heirlooms passed from generation to generation.\n\n\nThis exhibit invites our community to help tell that story.\n\n\n\n Life\, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness\n On display: May 23 – August 1\, 2026\n Lyon County History Center\n711 Commercial St.\, Emporia\, KS
URL:https://explorelyoncounty.org/event/2259/
LOCATION:Lyon County History Center\, 711 Commercial St\, Emporia\, Kansas\, 66801
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