• Kansas Birthday Bash

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Help us celebrate Kansas' birthday. Join us for games, crafts, face painting, a scavenger hunt and birthday treats. This event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by Cradle to Career and Parents as Teachers.

  • Emporia History Pop Up Museum

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Come enjoy a night of interesting facts about Emporia as told by Village Elementary 3rd grade students. Snacks and refreshments provided. This event is free and open to the public!

  • LCHS 81st Annual Meeting

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    The LCHS turns 81! Join us for our 81st annual meeting in our newly remodeled 3rd floor. The event kicks off at 6:00PM with a social hour followed by the official business meeting at 6:30.  At 7:00 a program presented by staff will feature highlights from the last year and some history about the 150th […]

  • International Diversi-Tea & Coffee

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    We are proud to be joining forces with ESU International Students for the 2nd annual, International Diversi-Tea & Coffee. Stop by and enjoy samples of tea and coffee from over 15 countries. This event is free, but donations will be gladly accepted!

  • Friday Family Funday

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Mobilizing Literacy presents Friday Family Funday! Come join us for games, crafts, music, movement, and of course read aloud stories.

  • Friday Family Funday

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Mobilizing Literacy presents Friday Family Funday! Come join us for games, crafts, music, movement, and of course read aloud stories.

  • Bach-a-Thon

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Stop by during Emporia First Friday Art Walk and listen to the smooth sounds of Bach played by students and facility from the ESU Music Department and community members.

  • Ask the Artist – Jessica Crawford

    Come visit with ESU student and artist Jessica Crawford during Emporia First Friday on April 5.  Jessica currently has a pop-up exhibit of her work on display in the Hopkins Family Gallery on the 2nd floor.

  • History Heroes Spring 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 Spring 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 […]

  • Friday Family Funday

    Lyon County History Center 711 Commercial St, Emporia, Kansas

    Mobilizing Literacy presents Friday Family Funday! Come join us for games, crafts, music, movement, and of course read aloud stories.