Join the Shawnee County Historical Society.... an organization that promotes the history of Shawnee County without government funding.

 

For $40,  you can become a member and help us preserve the history of Topeka and Shawnee County.  Click on the button above to be a member.

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Our main discussion is centered on the Ritchie House; the oldest house in Topeka and also a stop on the Underground Railroad.  We are located at 1116-1118 SE Madison Avenue in Topeka or you can contact us at 

P.O. Box 2201
Topeka, KS 66601
 
If you are interested in seeing the Ritchie House, we  are open  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am to 1 pm  Other times of the week, Call  785 234 6097

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​   Admission Fee for Ritchie House
     $.50 Students, $2.00 Adults.​

 

2026 Programs   

 

February 22nd  Brad Davenport will be talking about Lake

                      Superior agate(rocks)  He is a member of

                      the Topeka Gem and Mineral Society and 

                      will visit at 3pm at 1118 SE Madison 

                      about a special rock found in Shawnee

                      County

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​​​March 1st      Black Neurosurgeon Craig Yorke

                    will talk about his journey as a black

                    man growing up a poor Boston

                    neighborhood,becoming a neurosurgeon                      and living in Kansas.  

                         1118 SE Madison at 3pm

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March 8th   A NOTO Representative will visit 

                 about a new mural in North Topeka 

                 highlighting history in the NOTO area.

                 3pm at 1118 SE Madison

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April ?       Tour of the  Shawnee County North

                Community Center

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   All programs are free to Historical Society members however non-members will be asked to donate $5  to attend.