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Quilt of the Month: Sunbonnet Sue and Overall Sam Friendship Quilt

September 24, 2024

Mary (Edwards) Worley taught at Worley School, District 67, for 3 years from 1931 to 1933. She married Lawrence Worley in 1938 and they moved to Oregon in 1938. The names on the quilt are the students of Worley School the first year she taught. The quilt…

Hamilton Students Conduct Research for Book

September 17, 2024

September 17 was a busy day at the Greenwood County Historical Society museum as 9 3rd & 4th grade students arrived right at opening time to do research on their class project. – a book about Hamilton, Kansas. With the guidance of their teacher, Rochelle…

Constitution Week Display

September 17, 2024

In observance of Constitution Week, Greenwood County Historical Society secretary Sheryl Moody, and community members Loria Howard and Kim Ring, have created a display showcasing the history of the Constitution of the United States. This display will be up for viewing from September 17 –…

Quilt of the Month: Purple and Gold Friendship Comforter

August 28, 2024

Purple and Gold Friendship Comforter Donated by the Christian Church of Emporia and by Betty Donner in 1987. Made by the Kum Join Us Class of the Methodist Church of Eureka in 1937 It is believed that someone bought it at auction of someone living in Emporia and…

New Display: Communities

August 13, 2024

New display series showcasing communities in Greenwood County The Greenwood County Historical Society has begun a new display series showcasing communities in Greenwood County beginning with the community of Climax. Items in the display include a letter jacket, a basketball uniform, photos and information about…

Volunteer of the Quarter: Linda Sobieski

August 7, 2024

The Greenwood County Historical Society recipient of Volunteer of the Quarter is Linda Sobieski of Emporia, Kansas. Linda is a lifelong friend of board member Gib Rhodes. Her involvement with the Historical Society began approximately 15 years ago when she came to the museum…

Quilt of the Month: Christ Lutheran Friendship Quilt

July 31, 2024

Christ Lutheran Friendship Quilt This quilt was made in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Lutheran Church in Greenwood County from 1869 to 1994. Upper Fall River (Norwegian) 1969; Christ, 1873; St. Paul, 1911. The names of all the ministers of all the…

Quilt of the Month: Flower Basket Friendship Quilt

June 24, 2024

Flower Basket Friendship Quilt Made circa 1930 by the Upper Fall River Lutheran Ladies Aide Society. 30 families, couples and individual’s names. The blocks are all pieced and use a combination of solid and patterned fabrics. The handles of the baskets…

In Honor and Memory of Becky Lindamood

June 12, 2024

In honor and memory of Greenwood Historical Society board member Becky Lindamood, who passed away May 22, 2024, the museum is displaying a collection of quilts made by Becky. These are being shared through the generosity of the Lindamood family and will be on display…

Garvin Grocery and Wygle Service Station

May 1, 2024

This 1940s photograph depicts the Garvin Grocery and Wygle Service Station at the corner of 7th and Mulberry Streets in Eureka, Kansas. The service station building remains at that location on 7th Street, but the former grocery store site is now occupied by a house…

Volunteer of the Quarter: Joyce Bills

April 23, 2024

Volunteers at the Greenwood County Historical Society take on many different roles and jobs as they contribute to the work done to benefit the museum. Joyce Bills, the volunteer of the first quarter of 2024, has been a dedicated volunteer for many years. Bills has…

Volunteer of the Year: Janet Williams

March 7, 2024

The Greenwood County Historical Society and Museum has benefitted through the years from the work of volunteers that have helped in many ways such as doing research and setting up displays. Society board member John Bills suggested at the February board meeting that recognition should…