Our next exhibition is up in the auditorium! Christmas Through the Ages looks at the evolution of the Christmas tree by era, starting with 1860 and ending with present day. In addition, various holiday traditions including the christmas pickle, peppermint pig, candy cane, pine cone and various others are presented with the history behind their tradition. This exhibition will be up through the end of December, so if you want a festive and educational outing, come by the museum.
November 20, 2009
October 28, 2009
The Appraisal Fair is already a success! We have many pre-registrations and are still accepting forms. But, given the late date (as the event is this Saturday) you will need to come out to the museum to pre-register. You may pick up a form at the museum, or click the link below to download a form and deliver it to the museum with payment. Multiple appraisers have filled up, so if you want a guaranteed time slot, pre-registration is a must. Please call the museum with any additional questions.
http://www.wycokck.org/Dept.aspx?id=22022&menu_id=1012&banner=15284.
October 21, 2009
Appraisal Fair: Still Accepting Registrations!
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We have received many phone calls regarding the Appraisal fair, and we are still accepting pre-registrations. Follow this link to download a form. Mail the form with payment, and you will receive an appointment time with a specific appraiser! For additional questions, please call 913-573-5002. http://www.wycokck.org/Dept.aspx?id=22022&menu_id=1012&banner=15284.
October 19, 2009
The Wyandotte County Museum and Archives will be closed on Saturday, October 24 due to a Cross-Country event which shuts down access to the Wyandotte County Park . We will continue this week with our regular hours on Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 pm.
October 15, 2009
Tonight is a benefit for the Wy Co Historical Society at the local KCK Wheat State Pizza. 15% of every purchase will go to the Historical Society, so if you are hungry and craving some good pizza pie, head on down to 612 N. 5th St on Strawberry Hill. www.wheatstatepizza.com
October 7, 2009
VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION
Wyandotte County War Memorials Bus Tour
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. ; sponsored by the KCKS-WyCo Convention & Visitors Bureau in partnership with the Wyandotte County Museum.
Cost: $10 pre-registered, $15 at the door, although only 50 seats are available so pre-registration is encouraged. Contact kerry at 9130321-5800 or kerry@visitthedot.com for additional information or to order tickets. You can also go to their website, www.visitthedot.com
- 8:30 a.m. Meet at National Guard Armory, 19th & Ridge, KCK
- 11:40 a.m. Return to National Guard Armory
October 7, 2009
We now have an updated list of the appraisers that will be available on October 31 for our appraisers fair. For a registration form, please see the link in the post below or call the museum at 573-5002 and we will mail one to you. The updated list is as follows:
Advertising memorabilia – Guy Manion & Joe Tucker of Manions Auction
Asian Art & Artifacts – Dirk Soulis of Dirk Soulis Auctions
Automotive – Jason Roske of K.C. Auction Company
Books & Manuscripts – Ron Brown of Better Books/RB Publishing
Clocks & Watches – John Bryant of Bryant Clock Restoration
Decorative Art – Dirk Soulis, Doug Drake, Rob Lee (no business affiliation indicated)
Ethnic & Cultural Art – Doug Drake of The Madison Group
Fine Art – Doug Drake, Rob Lee, Dirk Soulis
Firearms & Edged Weapons – Pat McWilliams and Manion Staff
Furniture – Rob Lee, Dirk Soulis
Jewelry – Dirk Soulis
Militaria and Armor – John Conway & Manion Staff
Musical Instruments – Darren Welch & Matt Kesler of Midwestern Musical Company
Organizational Memorabilia (Scouting, Lodge/fraternal) Jody Tucker & Kirk Doan
Photography – Doug Drake
Political – Dirk Soulis, Jason Roske
Pop Culture – Craig Delich & Manion Staff
Sports Memorabilia – Glen Jones of Unbelievable Memorabilia
September 30, 2009
We now have a list of appraisers and their specialities for our October 31 event. As a reminder, pre-registration is due on October 16 and if you pre-register your items, you will be guaranteed a slot with an appraiser and save money with your items! Download your pre-registration form at http://www.wycokck.org/Dept.aspx?id=22022&menu_id=1012&banner=15284. Please remember that only CASH or CHECK will be accepted at the event as we are not set up for credit cards!!!!!
Advertising Memorabilia – Guy Manion and Manion staff
Asian Art – Dirk Soulis or Rob Lee
Automotive – Guy Manion and Manion staff
Books, manuscripts and photos – Ron Brown
Clocks – John Bryant
Decorative Art - Dirk Soulis
Ethnic Art & cultural items – Doug Drake
Fine Art - Dirk Soulis
Firearms & Edged Weapons – Pat McWilliams (Manions staff member)
Furniture – Rob Lee
Jewelry – Dirk Soulis & Manion staff
Militaria and Armor – John Conway & Manion staff
Musical instruments – Darren Welch & Matt Kesler
Organizational memorabilia (Boy Scouts, Lodge, etc.) Jody Tucker
Photography Doug Drake
Political memorabilia – Manion Staff
Pop Culture (Vintage clothing, posters, Comic books, quilts, iconic memorabilia) Manion’s Staff
Sports Memorabilia – Glen Jones
Stamps & Coins – Kirk Doan (stamps) & Manion’s staff
Toys / Dolls / Trains – Joe Tucker (toys & trains) & Manion’s staff
September 8, 2009
We are back open after the long holiday weekend and this is a perfect time to visit our annual quilt show. Here is a sneak peek of some of the quilts!
September 3, 2009
Closed Tomorrow and Holiday Weekend
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Tomorrow, Friday the 4th, is the first of 15 furlough days for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County. Therefore, the museum will be closed. We will reopen after the holiday weekend on Tuesday, September 8. We hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday.
