Wabaunsee County Historical Society & Museum

08/30/2026

We were thrilled to see all of our parking spots filled with these guests!

The Harveyville Seniors Association came by the museum for a special tour led by our board member Teri Naylor.

Then they handed Teri over $500, putting their SECOND can over $1000 raised for our Match Day Campaign!

Thank you all for your fundraising efforts to give such a generous gift.

Why did they do this?
Because they want to be part of this campaign to finish our building so we can close to doors to construction work and open our doors to new exhibits and events!

Each Community has pledged to take part in the campaign with a goal of $2,000 for each town.

Here is what they have collected so far:
Alma $1400
Eskridge $800
Harveyville $1287
Harveyville $2000
Lake Wabaunsee $1500
McFarland $55
Maple Hill $430
Paxico $2000
Volland /Alta Vista $600

Who can help get their town can filled?!

Here is how you can give a gift:

❇️ Give online at https://square.link/u/nfvwIlA8

❇️Mail a check to us at PO Box 387, Alma KS 66401.

❇️ Or come see us. 😉

Together we can impact the future of this space for generations to enjoy & explore the history of our county.

08/29/2026

Our favorite type of posting……

When we update you on our Match Campaign!

We have less than $30,000 left to raise to meet our goal!

When we meet our goal we will have received $100,000 in gifts and in turn we will receive $100,000 in a match gift from ONE donor….

Think about that for just a minute…

What an amazing opportunity this is for us to finalize this renovation work and open this space with exhibits that represent our county.

Can we do it by November? Our new goal…

We believe we CAN!

With generous gift givers this absolutely can happen.

YOU can join us in this incredible opportunity!

❇️ Give online at https://square.link/u/nfvwIlA8

❇️Mail a check to us at PO Box 387, Alma KS 66401.

❇️ Or come see us. 😉

Together we can impact the future of this space for generations to enjoy & explore the history of our county.

Photo of “cheerleader Sam” so excited to put cans in the window!

08/26/2026

Check out our update by board member Teri Naylor at Alma Match Day!

We are beyond grateful for your support with over $25,000 in gifts from 96 friends that have given to this Match Day!

These gifts give us the ability to provide programs for the community and support our daily operating expenses.

It’s not too late if you would like to participate go to link before midnight 8/26
https://www.almamatchday.com/

08/26/2026

Sometimes we enjoy a random thought…
Today is National Dog Day😉

Did you know we welcome dogs in the museum?

Just ask Willow, princess of our long time board member John Hund.

She is a regular guest at the museum and goes straight to the treat jar when she walks in!

Come by and see us with your best friend! Treats await!

08/25/2026

We have super news!

We have already maxed out our Alma Match Day match!

Right now we have 42 gifts totaling $12,870!

Check out the leaderboard on the match day website: https://www.almamatchday.com/

Thank you to everyone who has given a gift to this match event!

Alma Match Day

08/24/2026

Check out our video!

Thank you for considering participating in this great opportunity for our county!

08/22/2026

We are super excited to offer this tour!

We will lead you in bringing the new mural in Harveyville to life!

We will be exploring the rich history of Harveyville and visit the sites depicted in the mural.

If you meet the tour group at the museum you will be greeted by our board member Teresa Riggin Naylor, who is a returning resident to her hometown Harveyville.
She will give a sneak peak tour of our Farmers Union building renovation project!

Click link to register for event at https://square.link/u/ow8AaEPJ

We would like to thank Teresa Naylor for coordinating & sponsoring this event.

08/21/2026

We have all sorts of good news today!!

🎉S & S Construction has been kicking up saw dust😉check out our ceiling half completed!

🎉We have a new can in the window thanks to a generous gift from Doc Verne Claussen.

🎉A new can has been added by a donor that wants to start a can for Lake Wabaunsee!

Our Match campaign total collected is over $64,000!

Our communities are rallying beside us in the “Seven Sisters Strong Challenge” by pledging $2,000 to get their “can in the window” to support our campaign.

So far amounts collected:
Alma $1,400
Eskridge $800
Harveyville (second can) $645
McFarland $55
Maple Hill $430
Paxico $2000
Volland /Alta Vista $600

Schutter House exhibit $1220

Family can in honor of Herman & Emma Zeckser $250

Gehrt family has collected over $2k & is on the way to filling a second can in honor of past board President’s John Gehrt, his parents Norman & Gertrude Gehrt, and our current president Jennifer Gehrt. $3,725.

If you would like to help your town or family get to their goal just add the name of the town on your check or in notes if you give online.

❇️ Give online at https://square.link/u/nfvwIlA8

❇️Mail a check to us at PO Box 387, Alma KS 66401.

❇️ Or come see us. 😉

Donations are tax deductible.

Our new goal to fill 5 cans ($10,000) by September 25!

Together we can impact the future of this space for generations to enjoy & explore the history of our county.

Thank you for joining us for this epic time. We are beyond grateful for your generosity.

08/19/2026

Members of our community have rallied around us to thoughtfully plan a fundraiser for our Farmers Union Match Campaign.

This will be a fun event for attendees plus part of the registration fee will be gifted to the museum!

We are humbled by this kindness and look forward to seeing you then!

Click link for more information & register https://square.link/u/UpHmGU4V