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Shawnee County Historical Society

Cox Communications Heritage Education Center

The Historic John & Mary Jane Ritchie House

and the Bleeding Kansas era

1116-1118 SE Madison Avenue

P.O. Box 2201

Topeka, KS 66601

Phone: 785-234-6097

Emergency Phone: 785-224-4156

Historic Ritchie House Public Tours

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am to 1 pm

Call for other times 785 234 6097

Suggested Admission Fee for Ritchie House

$.50 Students, $2.00 Adults.

Special Tours Available for Groups and Organizations

This Coming Sunday, October 4th, the Society is presenting a report by Joan Barker of the Topeka High Historical Society. At 3pm, Ms. Barker will present a virtual meeting about the History of the Topeka High and what is happening next year to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the school. If you are interested, send an email to and a link to this event will be emailed back to you.

Lighting Freedom's Pathway;

Building Heritage & Culture

Click Here To Learn About the Historic Ritchie House

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Buildings may be donated for preservation.

Emergency stablization loans are possible. Read about it on the Kansas Preservation Alliance web site:http://kpalliance.org/Pages/01_programs.html

See also:
Topeka Landmarks Commission

Virtural Library: US Historic Preservation