Many of the great employees that work at the non-profit Society at the museum are Curators, Preservationists, Researchers who investigate and publish findings of their work, educators, historians, field service experts, and technical experts. The locomotive displayed in the exhibit was designed to climb the steep terrain of the region. The locomotive has been refurbished twice for static display. Longren was a Leonardville native. Longren continued to make planes until The biplane has a wingspan of 26 feet and can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.
The Main Gallery tells of many different groups of people that make up the history of Kansas. People included in this exhibit include Native American, early settlers, Union soldiers during the Civil War, and freed slaves who made Kansas their home. Several of these inventions were made by resident Kansans. Arnold is on display in the inventions gallery. The zipper and Kimberly Clarke Kleenex are two other Kansas inventions on display in the gallery.
Discovery Place- Features a hands-on gallery in the Kansas Museum of History where children up to the age of 9 can learn about the history of Kansas through fun, interactive, and imaginative exhibits.
Children can dress up, ride on a stationary train, and cook in a play kitchen. Discovery Place can be reserved for parties and is free for Kansas Historical Society members. The Early 20th Century Exhibit- The Kansas Museum of History displays information about culture, society, and achievements in the 20th century. The Kansas Museum of History houses a variety of historical documents and artifacts available as resources to the public.
The state archives contain historical documents, government records, and family history. This convenient research facility is open to the public. The research department also contains a museum collection, archaeology collection, and historic preservation section. The Nature Trail surrounding the Kansas Museum of History provides an outdoor area for learning, exploration, relaxation, and exercise. The shop is open to visitors during visiting hours and sells and wide selection of gifts and books.
Located in downtown Topeka, the Kansas State Capitol is an architectural treasure. Built on a foundation of native limestone, this beautiful building took thirty-seven years to develop and finally completed in A visit to the state Capitol is educational, exciting, and affordable. With so many things to do and exhibits to see, the whole family will walk away with a better idea of how the state was founded and on what principles.
The twenty-acre site was donated by Cyrus K. Limestone from Geary County replaced the foundation and construction continued on the east wing. Limestone from Cottonwood Falls comprises the west wing and other parts of the building. The founders intended the statehouse to be used for daily business of the state government, and a major renovation in returned the Capitol to its original beauty. The architecture, murals, statues, and other artwork are on display for visitors daily, and an online tour gives an overview of each floor and its highlights.
Included in the Capitol building are classrooms and auditoriums for learning experiences, as well as exhibits on the history of the state government and the building itself. The lobby floor depicts all counties in the state of Kansas, and the map is situated to reflect accurately the cardinal directions. The images on the wall are reproductions of early 20th century Kansas postcards, and the stone in the lobby is limestone quarried in Kansas.
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Topeka Shopping. All things to do in Topeka Admission Tickets. About Topeka. Get a blast of the past in this western Kansas state capital, which was founded in by a group of anti-slavery activists and later played a key role in the civil rights movement. Visit the Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site, which celebrates those involved in the Supreme Court decision that deemed segregated schools unconstitutional.
Continue your back-in-time travel at Ward Meade Park, which features an early s town, Victorian mansion, one-room schoolhouse and log cabins. Aside from historical attractions, Topeka is also known for its world-class motor sports racing site, Heartland Park Topeka, with its record-breaking quarter-mile drag strip. Topeka has its share of cultural attractions as well in the form of numerous art galleries, live theater and local symphony and opera companies.
For a great family outing, head over to the Topeka Zoological Park for a visit to the tropical rain forest, naturalistic bear dwelling and the children's petting zoo, featuring llamas and sheep. Essential Topeka. Evel Knievel Museum. Flavor is name of the game and we love them as much as you do.
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Also includes architectural Ward Meade Historic Site. Brown V. Board of Education. Combat Air Museum. Kansas Children's Discovery Center.
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