Video
Tim Hrenchir - The History Guy -
Topeka Capital-Journal tells about John Ritchie
KPTS Interiew with Dr Bill Wagnon
The Ritchies: Topeka Abolitionists
John Ritchie 200th Birthday Anniversary
Historic Ritchie House Grounds
July 16, 2017
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, September 27th, the Society is presenting a report by Alan Stahl of the Topeka Fire Department. At 3pm, Mr. Stahl will present a virtual meeting about the History of the Topeka Fire Department. If you are interested, send an email to and a link to this event will be emailed back to you.
