Welcome to the Anderson County Historical Society Museum
This Month's Feature
Military Appreciation Months, May & jUNE
The museum is open and we are celebrating our Military, those who have given their time and some gave their lives for our freedom. The Military Room has been renovated with better displays and explanations. Our special displays will be up until June 14th.
About Us
MONTHLY MEETINGS
MONTHLY MEETINGS---Everyone Welcome!!!
Our next meeting will be held June 5th 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. Evening program will be by Mike Canavan and Gayla Corley on the Six Railroads of Anderson County. Come join us for and interesting and fun evening.
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. 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. 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.