Welcome to the Anderson County Historical Society Museum
This Month's Feature
Military Room Renovation
With the installation of our new heating and cooling in some of our rooms we are starting to do repairs and repainting. Our first room to work on was our Military Display Room. A new north wall was built with room to hang photos, and the entire room was painted. The room is nearly completed and is more viewer friendly and many explanation
With the installation of our new heating and cooling in some of our rooms we are starting to do repairs and repainting. Our first room to work on was our Military Display Room. A new north wall was built with room to hang photos, and the entire room was painted. The room is nearly completed and is more viewer friendly and many explanations of the exhibits have been put in place. Other exhibits not pertaining to the Military have been removed to another exhibit area.
We welcome everyone to come see our New Military Exhibits and then see the rest of the museum.
About Us
MONTHLY MEETINGS
MONTHLY MEETINGS---Everyone Welcome!!!
Our next meeting will be held September 4th at 6:30 in the Community Building on the Garnett Fairgrounds. Everyone is welcome and you do not need to be a member of the Historical Society to come to our monthly meetings. We will start the evening with a carry-in meal. So, bring your best dishes and enjoy a meal and then the evening program. Table service and drinks are provided.
Collections at the Museum
We house a very wide collection of artifacts of Anderson County. Our "category" rooms include School, Military, Church, Home, Library, Medical & Business, Farm, and Country Store. We specialize in helping with family genealogy and research. We have most publications relating specifically to Anderson County. There are numerous printed family genealogies and surname files.
Museum Hours
We are open May 1st to September 30th. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. If you are planning to visit Garnett when we are not open, you may contact us for a visit via e-mail: Information@historyandersoncoks.org Also you may also contact Kenny Kellstadt at 785-448-7562. The museum phone will only be answered when the museum is open, so e-mail is the good way to inquire about visiting the museum after hours. Our museum is 70% handicap accessible, and we are working to improve our accessibility.
Need a program for your organization? Check us out and learn what we can do for your program. Programs can include slide shows, some selected articles from the museum and information related to your specific interests. We can also get traveling trunks on different subjects from the Kansas Historical Society to use for programs for school children or adult groups. We are happy to tell people about our Anderson County Museum and the history of our county. Contact us for program inquiries: Information@historyandersoncoks.org
Properties
The Harris House
Harris Carriage House
Harris Carriage House
The Harris House was a gift to the Anderson County Historical Society in December 1980, by Dr. Claib B. Harris Jr, his wife Donna, his sisters Miss Isabella Harris and Mrs. Sue Williams, Garnett; and Mrs. Margaret Chafee, of Perry, Oklahoma. This home is open for tours and the society has sponsored special events. Private or group tours c
The Harris House was a gift to the Anderson County Historical Society in December 1980, by Dr. Claib B. Harris Jr, his wife Donna, his sisters Miss Isabella Harris and Mrs. Sue Williams, Garnett; and Mrs. Margaret Chafee, of Perry, Oklahoma. This home is open for tours and the society has sponsored special events. Private or group tours can be arranged by emailing or calling the Anderson County Historical Society.
Harris Carriage House
Harris Carriage House
Harris Carriage House
The Carriage House, behind the home, holds numerous items significant to the era. A Manners family 1860 Conestoga wagon, the 1890 Garnett man powered fire hose cart, a Shellhorn family homemade sleigh, and an early yeast maker each represent a significant role in the history of Anderson County. Numerous other items of agricultural interest are displayed.
Valentin Gerth Cabin
Harris Carriage House
Valentin Gerth Cabin
The 1856 Valentin Gerth Cabin. First White settlement in Anderson Co, and a slave hideout. Located in Greeley, Kansas.