Lyon County History Center and Museum

Haunted History
2018-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Lyon County History Center, 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas, 66801
Join us for a “spirited” program featuring Flint Hills Paranormal co-founders, Linda Clarke and Brandy Nance as they reveal evidence from two paranormal investigations. History of the two locations will be presented by LCHC curator, Lisa Soller. This event is free and open to the public.

History Heroes Trivia Night #2
2018-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Lyon County History Center, 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas, 66801
Join the fun in a battle for the championship! First place prize of $300 and bragging rights!
$10 /player and six (6) people to a team.
No team? No problem! Come and we will find a team for you!
Free Snacks! Pop & water available for sale.
To reserve your spot (helpful, but not required) or for more information call 620-340-6310.
Many thanks to our sponsors MRSK, History Heroes and Mallein Farms!

Howe House Farm Fest
2018-09-29 09:30 - 15:00 | KS
The Flint Hills Antique Power Association and the Lyon County Historical Society will again be sponsoring the Howe House Farm Fest. Lots to see and do! Admission is free and open to the public. For more information call us at 620.340.6310
9:30am – 11:30am Howe House Tours
11:00am Threshing and Hay Baling Demonstrations
10:00am – 3:00pm Vintage Tractor Show & Home Demonstrations
1:00pm Coin Toss and Kids Games

Howe House 150
2018-09-28 18:30 - 21:00 | KS
Join us for an evening celebrating 150 years of the Richard Howe House. The event kicks off at 6:30pm with a reception, followed by a program at 7:00pm. The program will include a viewing of the 2013 documentary “A Welsh Farmstead: The Story of the Howe Family from 1858.” This event is free and open to the public.

Monkey Jam Concert Series featuring Carswell & Hope w/ The Box Turtles
2018-05-25 19:30 - 22:30 | KS
Free concert begins @ 7:30PM. VIP tickets are available and includes drinks, meal by Radius and early seating. All of that and more for $50! VIP event begins at 6:00PM

History Heroes Meeting (Friends Group)
2018-04-24 17:00 - 18:00 | KS

Book Talk: Sue Gallion, Author of "Pug Meets Pig"
2018-04-21 09:00 - 11:00 | KS
Mobilizing Literacy and LCHC is proud to present children’s book author, Sue Gallion for a book reading and craftivity for kids. The fun begins at 10:30AM. Autographed copies of Gallion’s book, “Pug Meets Pig,” will be given away to the first 40 families.
Prior to the reading, Gallion will share reading tips and strategies to support early learning and Kindergarten readiness in a workshop for child care providers, parents and educators. Workshop begins at 9:00AM.

Mobilizing Literacy Friday Family Fun Day
2018-04-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2018-03-30 10:30 - 11:00 | KS

Monkey Jam Concert Series featuring Shawn James w/ Lotus Peyotus
2018-04-14 19:30 - 22:30 | KS

Game Night
2018-04-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2018-03-09 17:00 - 20:00 | KS

Hump Day History Lesson
2018-04-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2018-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 | KS

International Diversi - Tea & Coffee
2018-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | KS
We are proud to be joining forces with ESU International Students for our first ever, International Diversi-Tea & Coffee. This event is free, but donations will be gladly accepted!

Emporia First Friday Art Walk Exhibit Opening
2018-04-06 17:00 - 19:00 | KS
Join us for the opening of our latest exhibit “A Rockin & Rollin Collection.” Members get a sneak preview beginning at 4:00PM.

Book Talk: Bill Clamurro Book Launch
2018-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | KS
ESU professor, Bill Clamurro will read excerpts from his book, “The Vietnam Typescript.” Sponsored by LCHC and ESU’s Creative Writing Program.

Monkey Jam Concert Series featuring The Skirts w/ Savanna Chestnut
2018-03-17 19:30 - 22:30 | KS

St. Patrick's Day Parade Viewing
2018-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | KS
View the parade from our 2nd and 3rd floors.

Obnoxious Talkers Theater
2018-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 | KS
Join us for a 1950s campy B-movie so bad that you can talk right through it and earn points for sarcasm.

Holiday Open House
2017-12-09 11:30 - 16:00 | KS
Join us to celebrate tidings of comfort and joy at our first Holiday Open House. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, December 9
@ 11:30 AM Make Your Own Ugly Christmas Sweater Workshop
@ 2:00 PM “Kansas Guidebook 2 for Explorers” Author Talk and Book Signing with authors Marci Penner & WenDee Rowe
Co-Sponsored by Ellen Plumb’s City Bookstore

Yesteryear Yoga
2017-12-09 10:00 - 11:30, 2017-11-18 10:00 - 11:30 | KS
Yesteryear Yoga with Jennifer Martin! Be there or be rigid. Saturday, November 18 @ 10:00 AM. $10. B.Y.O.M.— Bring your own mat!

Member Only Christmas Parade Viewing Party
2017-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 | KS
Join us on Tuesday, November 28 for our annual Members Only Christmas Parade Viewing Party. Enjoy yummy treats while you watch the Christmas parade from our 2nd and 3rd floors. It’s just our way of saying “Thank you,” for your support during the year. Doors open at 6 PM. Parade begins @ 7 PM.

Friends Group Meeting
2017-11-21 17:00 - 18:00 | KS

LCHS 80th Birthday Party
2017-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | KS
In the immortal words of Kool & the Gang ~~~~~~
“There’s a party goin’ on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times and your laughter too
We gonna celebrate your party with you”

LCHS looks good for 80! Stop by the Lyon County History Center on Saturday, November 18 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM for birthday cake (until it’s gone) and fun!

Beach On Sex
2017-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 | KS
Join Daphne Mertens at the Lyon County History Center to learn about Frank A. Beach, Jr. – an American ethologist and co-author of “Patterns of Sexual Behavior” – and then have a frank talk about sex.
Frank Beach was a prominent music professor at Emporia State University (Beach Hall was named after him!) and his son, Frank A. Beach, Jr., often rebelled against him.
**Suggested age of 18 and older, with parental advisory suggested for those younger**
This is a discussion about sex, hormones and animal behavior.

Howe House Farm Fest
2017-09-30 10:00 - 15:00 | KS
Please join us in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Howe House! Stop by the Howe House for tours of the house, quilt show, antique tractor show, home and farm demonstrations, and more. Food court opens at 11:00am. Raffle drawing for John Deere Tricycle donated by PrairieLand Partners. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Flint Hills Antique Power Association and the Lyon County Historical Society.

Yesteryear Yoga
2017-09-09 10:00 - 11:30 | KS
Introducing “Yesteryear Yoga!” The first series, “Quiet Roar” will be an exploration of lessons through the lives of the brave women in the Skirting Convention exhibit.
Bring a yoga mat and water, or a towel in lieu of a mat. Limited amount of yoga mats are available to borrow. This series is a gentle class.
Cost: $10.00 (Checks payable to Heart Center Living)

Monkey Jam Concert
2017-09-08 20:00 - 22:00 | KS
Join us for the first Monkey Jam Concert at the LCHC! Concert will feature Bayselhuhn and Daydream. Suggested donation of $5.00
