August 31, 2021
We are so excited to open the museum for new hours on Saturdays! In addition to our hours on Tuesdays from 9 am to 4 pm & Wednesdays from 9 am to noon, come by on Saturdays from 10am to 2pm. Other times can be arranged by appointment. The safety of our volunteers and visitors is important to us and so we continue to wear masks indoors.
The TCHS Board of Directors
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Tues, Wed, Sat, Dec 1 thru Dec 19 - 9:00AM to 1:00PM
201 W. Washington, Tonganoxie, KS
Holiday Gift Shop – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, from Dec 1 thru Dec 19, in the Fairchild-Knox Hay Barn. Call for special appointments or for contactless shopping. 913-845-2960. Masks & social distancing required.
Saturday, October 31 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
201 W. Washington, Tonganoxie, KS
Start your Halloween early with some socially distanced fun at the Tonganoxie Community Historical Society! Go on a story stroll and experience the pages of the children's classic "Barn Dance" come alive through music, animals, and activities. This event is a collaboration of the Tonganoxie Public Library and the Tonganoxie Community Historical Society.
Saturdays, September 12, 19 & 26 - 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
201 W. Washington, Tonganoxie, KS
Open Air – Open House for our new Spring at the Fairchild Dairy exhibit. This was an opportunity to enjoy some time outside, socially distanced and to learn about the spring at the new interpretive signage. Included was a video about the spring and the development of the exhibit. The spring exhibit is a permanent addition to our museum & grounds.
Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12 - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
201 W. Washington, Tonganoxie, KS
Story Walk at the Museum Grounds in collaboration with the Tonganoxie Public Library.
Tuesday August 25 - 7:00 PM - CANCELED
201 W. Washington, Tonganoxie, KS
"Mary Conrad, History of Aprons"
Saturday March 28 - 9AM to 3PM - CANCELED: NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
201 W. Washington, Tonganoxie, KS
The spring Barn Block Workshop originally scheduled for Saturday March 28 from 9 am to 3 pm was cancelled due to Covid-19.
THE NEXT BARN BLOCK WORKSHOP WILL BE SCHEDULED IN THE SPRING OF 2021.
MORE INFORMATION TO BE POSTED WHEN AVAILABLE!
Tuesday February 25 - 7:00 PM
201 W. Washington, Tonganoxie, KS
"Being Good Neighbors – A Conversation" presented by George Brajkovic, City Manager.
David Frese, Mayor, will join us to discuss development in Tonganoxie near the museum.
Thursday February 20 - 11AM to 7PM
United Methodist Church, Tonganoxie, KS
The annual TCHS Chili Supper was be held from 11am to 7pm at the United Methodist Church in downtown Tonganoxie.
The menu featured Chili, Vegetable Beef Soup, Baked Potato Bar with Homemade Desserts. It was excellent company for a delicious lunch or dinner, all while supporting our local museum at the same time!
Tuesday January 28 - 7:00 PM
201 W. Washington, Tonganoxie, KS
"A Congress for Women: Women's Clubs and the Chautauqua Movement"
presented by Sarah Bell and made possible by Humanities Kansas.
