Latest News & Events

The Claycomb School Foundation has Been Poured

What an exciting day at the Greenwood County Historical Society. Ramsey Construction began pouring the footings for the Claycomb School Project shortly after 12:30 this afternoon. The Historical Society Board is very appreciative of those community members who have contributed to this project. We look…

The Claycomb School Foundation is Being Prepped

Claycomb School, News

Foundation work is underway this morning for the Greenwood County Historical Society’s Claycomb School project. The rain hasn’t dampened the plans that were set for this week, and digging began about 10:00 this morning. The footings will be poured either this afternoon or tomorrow morning.…

Claycomb School Update

Claycomb School, News

The Greenwood Historical Society is making progress on plans to move the Claycomb Schoolhouse onto the lot west of the museum. Stakes were set yesterday to mark where the foundation will be poured. Work for this phase of the project is slated to start next week…

Come Visit!

Immerse yourself in Greenwood County's vibrant history at the Greenwood County Historical Society Museum. Discover the region's Native American heritage and the pioneering spirit of its earliest settlers. Explore the county's rich ranching, agricultural, and educational legacies that have shaped its development over time. There's a wealth of captivating stories and experiences waiting to be uncovered.

How to Get Here

Museum Hours & Admission

The Historical Society Museum is always free but if you feel like making a donation, it's always appreciated.

Monday – Friday

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Saturday

Sunday

By Appointment Only

Closed

Do You Know?

We Need Your Help.

Occasionally, we come across items in our inventory that may require your assistance to identify. This could be anything from unrecognized people in a class photo to unfamiliar buildings. In such cases, we’ll post items on the “Do You Know?” section of this site, seeking additional details from the community.

SEK Museum Alliance Passport Program

The Greenwood County Historical Society recently became a member of the SEK Museum Alliance and is now participating in the Passport Program.

The Passport shows locations, hours, and interesting information about collections for 49 museums in Southeast Kansas. Visitors are encouraged to come to the Greenwood County Historical Society Museum, explore our collection and then pick up a passport and get it stamped. Take your passport with you when you visit other museums in the Alliance and have their pages stamped as well.

The Greenwood County Historical Society is open Monday – Friday from 10 – 4. Come explore our history.