Discounts for Members
SCHS member discount coupon code:
member2015
Use this code at checkout when Pre-registering or booking tickets for SCHS Events.
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.
