Clay County Historical Society

Specific Need

• Roof Repair

• Display repairs/improvements

• HVAC/Temperature and Humidity control for artifact storage

• Monitors / Screens for interactive exhibits and slideshows

• Installing additional lighting in storage areas for a safer working environment

Mission

The purpose of this Society shall be to bring together those people interested in history and the history of Clay County, Kansas. The Society’s major function will be to discover, collect, and preserve any material which may help to establish or illustrate the history of the area.

Profile

We are Clay County's Historical Society, Museum, and Genealogical Research Center and have been working hard to preserve local history since 1972. Although we have been at our down-town location for 5 years, we still have work to do. Relocating hundreds of thousands of artifacts, photos, and documents brought some unique challenges!

Both floors are open for tours with improvements coming to exhibits as we are able. This year marks our 50th anniversary for the Historical Society as well as the 5th anniversary of our down-town location. We are excited to celebrate this year with special exhibits showcasing our best artifacts we've received. We just want to thank everyone for their continued support of their museum.

Future Goals

• Repairing the buildings at Sportsman Park/Heritage Row.

• Creating self guided tours.

• Creating an interactive childrens area.

• Implementing interactives throughout the museum