Welcome to the Anderson County Historical Society Museum
About Anderson County Historical Society
Artifact Identification Day
The museum will be hosting an Indian Artifact Identification Day on January 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone may bring objects they discovered and learn more about them. Enter the museum at the door on the west end of the building next to the highway. Participates are asked to limit their collection to no more than 20 pieces.
About Us
MONTHLY MEETINGS
MONTHLY MEETINGS---Everyone Welcome!!!
Our next meeting will be held November 7th at the Community Building on the Garnett Fairgrounds for Volunteer Appreciation Night. Starting at 6:30 p.m. with carry-in meal the Society will be providing the meat, potatoes, vegetable, roll, drink and table service. Everyone else to bring a salad or a dessert. Evening program will be an evening of musical entertainment by Lloyd Houk, something light and entertaining for your evening enjoyment. Everyone is welcome to come. Join us for the evening carry-in meal and hear a great musical program.
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
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.
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. 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.