October 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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