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  • Wine, Cheese and Trivia

    The public is invited to test their wits against the 2019 inductees for the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Prizes, refreshments and fun. This event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 7:30 PM.

  • Paranormal 101

    YOU can learn how to be a Paranormal Investigator; learn what ghosts are, how to capture them on various equipment, and how to get EVP’s and other evidence!! You will get to see FHP evidence of the paranormal, collected from several haunted locations! AND after you have completed training, YOU will be part of an […]

  • History Heroes Fall Trivia Night

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Show others how knowing useless trivia IS NOT a waste of time by entering in the Fall Trivia Night presented by the History Heroes Foundation. Entry fee is $60 per team with a max of six players per team. Snacks for all, prizes for the smartest group. Soft drinks available for purchase. Reservations encouraged, but […]

  • Members Only Christmas Parade Viewing Party

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Watch the Emporia Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade from our 2nd and 3rd floors while enjoying warm beverages and yummy snacks at our annual Christmas Parade Viewing Party. This event is free to LCHS members.  Contact us at 620-340-6314 or click on the link to learn more about becoming a member! https://explorelyoncounty.org/support/

  • There’s Snow Place Like Home

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    In partnership with Cradle to Career Literacy Center and Lyon County Parents as Teachers we are proud to present There's Snow Place Like Home kids event!  Come meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, play games, make crafts and enjoy a cookie you get to decorate!  No admission and open to the public.

  • 82nd LCHS Annual Meeting

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Join us for the Lyon County Historical Society's 82nd Annual Meeting.  Welcome reception begins at 6:00pm with refreshments. The Business Meeting (the official stuff) will last from 6:30 - 7:15. The meeting includes election of new officers, vote to change a section of the LCHS by-laws and 2019 recap. The evening concludes with Garrett Seuser, […]

  • Mardi Gras Gala

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Visit Bourbon Street without leaving Lyon County. Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Lyon County History Center with a taste of New Orleans cuisine, drinks, carnival games, silent auction and live music, The fun begins at 5:00pm. Limited tickets available. $30 for tickets -OR- $50 for TWO!  Tickets available at the Lyon County History Center.

  • 83rd LCHS Annual Meeting

    Join us for the Lyon County Historical Society's 83rd Annual Meeting. For the first time since 1938, the meeting will not be held in person. This year, the meeting will be held online via Zoom. Meeting begins at 7:00pm and will include election of new officers, 2020 recap and a look ahead to 2021. A […]

  • Public training + public investigation

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Join us for an afternoon of training and use your new skills to investigate the Lyon County History Center. Tickets are limited for the investigation so don't wait! Bring some friends and join us! Saturday, July 31, 2021 Training: 3 to 5 p.m. Investigation: 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $5 for the training only […]

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