Welcome to the Anderson County Historical Society Museum
Featured Book
QUILT SHOW
Featuring Historic Quilts from late 1800's thru Modern Day.
April 21 & 22, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harris House, 402 W. 4th Street, Garnett, Kansas. Punch and Cookies served. There is no water or restroom facilities. Donations are Appreciated.
About Us
MONTHLY MEETINGS
MONTHLY MEETINGS---Everyone Welcome!!!
Our next historical society meeting will be June 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Building. So bring your best dishes for our carry-in meal before the meeting. Table service provided. Our speaker will be Jan Elder and her talk is titled " The Road to Freedom - through our farm? " She will be speaking on the Underground Railroad and slavery in Anderson County. So be sure and come, enjoy a good meal with us and hear a good speaker.
Collections at the Museum
We house a very wide collection of artifacts of Anderson County. Our "category" rooms include: School, Military and Organizations, 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
The Museum will be open for our summer 2023 on May 2nd through September 30th. Days open: Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Be sure and come visit us!!!!!
You may contact the museum during these hours by telephone: 785-448-5740 or e-mail us at 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.