October 9th was a busy and very productive day at the Greenwood County Historical Society as it was Community Service Day. We had the help of five girls and a sponsor from Eureka Junior/Senior High School in the building and a tremendous amount of work…

The Greenwood County Cattlewomen, with support from the Greenwood Historical Society and Mr. Mike Pitko, organized a local history lesson for 6th grade students. During the lesson, students learned about the pivotal role that the cattle and oil industries played in shaping the community's development.…

Do you know the difference between a legend, a folktale, and a myth? Jim Hoy entertained an audience of about 45 people with stories of each. The Greenwood County Historical Society hosted the event on Monday, September 30 as a revival of the 5th Monday…

We welcomed a very special visitor at the Museum this past Friday (September 20th). Arjun Van Der Dussen from Amsterdam of the Netherlands was traveling with a group of other bicyclists from other countries on a journey beginning in Pueblo, Colorado. They were on their…

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…

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 –…

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…