Kansas! Where the deer and the antelope play!

Learn: Kansas Historical Society

The Kansas State Historical Society was established in 1875. Today the agency programs and services draw more than 15.5 million people. Our collections and services are accessed in person and virtually through a variety of web-based resources. Historical Society programs are diverse and serve a large number of the state’s population as well as out-of-state patrons.

Our Mission – The Kansas Historical Society is the state agency charged with actively safeguarding and sharing the state’s history to facilitate government accountability, economic development, and the education of Kansans. This is accomplished by collecting, preserving, and interpreting materials and information pertaining to state government and Kansas history.

Our Vision – To enrich people's lives by connecting them to the past.

Explore: Big Kansas Road Trip

Anyone and everyone is invited and encouraged to explore together the same three Kansas counties on the first full week-end each May. You'll have the opportunity to eat in the cafes, shop in the stores, tour the attractions, and drive the scenic roads. You'll get to see select communities as they are–with the red carpet rolled out! It'll be a great time to explore with hundreds of other people who want to get to know Kansas.