530 N Adams
Junction City, KS 66441

Hours
Tuesday–Saturday
1:00 pm–4:00pm

Free admission

Phone
(785) 238-1666

Email
gearyhistory@gmail.com

The Geary County Historical Society is a treasure trove of information about the rich history of Geary County, Kansas. Whether you're a local history buff or just curious about the area, our website is the perfect place to start your journey. Discover the fascinating stories of the people, places, and events that have shaped our community over the years.

The Geary County Historical Society has started an Adopt-a-Window campaign to raise funds for window restoration at the Old Junction City High School building. The three-story limestone building boasts 110 windows, all which need extensive wood repair before being repainted. The repainting project will also cover soffits, gutters and fire escapes. The public is being invited by the Historical Society to "Adopt" a window for restoration. Window adoption option ranges from $150 for an attic window to $500 for ground floor windows and security bars. Individuals, businesses, and organizations are all encouraged to adopt a window.  Windows can also be adopted as memorials. All sponsors will be listed on a plaque following the project completion and all donations are tax deductible. 

Located at 530 N. Adams, the 121-year-old high school building now serves as the Historical Society's primary museum building and houses three floors of exhibits along with artifact storage space.  The Old Junction City High School, a registered historic property, first opened to JCHS students in 1904 before later serving as the Departmental School and school administration offices before being purchased and donated to the Historical Society by Fred and Dorothy Bramlage in 1982. 

Those interested in adopting a window should reach out to Heather at 785-238-1666 or by email at gearyhistory@gmail.com

The mission of the

Geary County Historical Society:

  •  to preserve and collect the history of Geary County, Kansas
  • to disseminate historical information using all appropriate media
  • to provide community education on local history and culture
  • to preserve historic landmarks
  • to recognize exceptional historic preservation
  • to promote public participation in preservation and commemoration of regional, state, and national history
  • to operate museum/historic sites that preserve objects of value to the Geary County story 
Geary County Historical Society teaching at the Spring Valley Historic Site.

Preserving, Displaying, and Educating since 1972

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Geary County Historical Society Staff

  • Heather Hagedorn

    Executive Director/Curator

    gearyhistorycurator@gmail.com

  • Kim Neptune

    Director of Programs & Education

    gearyhistoryprograms@gmail.com

  • John Sterling

    Custodian

  • Research Center

    gearyhistoryresearch@gmail.com

“The Geary County Historical Museum occupies an attractive limestone building... There are three floors of permanent and rotating exhibits. The displays and organization are far better than most local historical museums.”

Keith Stokes via KansasTravel.org

“Very nice, informative, and lots of cool exhibits! This was a great family outing!!”

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“All your hometown history! Hands on exhibits, military history, hometown & women's history, flood exhibit, native american history all for free. Cute gift shop...These folks take pride in their history and displays..”

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“Cute little museum! Easily walkable with both my toddler and grandmother.”

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