Coffey County Historical Society & Museum

08/05/2026

Don’t forget the museum is a location for the Coffey County Chamber of Commerce Shop Hop! The Shop Hop program is FREE and runs till the end of September. Checking in at 10 of the locations gets you entered for a chance to win one of two $500 chamber bucks!! Visit https://www.coffeycochamber.com/coffey-county-shop-hop-passport/ for more information and to sign up.

08/03/2026

Billy the Buffalo is making the most of his summer before heading back to school on August 24! Last week, he was spotted in the Cochran Gallery playing a game of checkers with a dog nutcracker. Billy isn't sure who is winning, but he says his new friend is a tough opponent! Billy's time to explore the museum is running short. Can you find where he's hiding this week?

07/31/2026

Last week, we asked if you knew where this sound could be found in the museum… and the answer is the Prairie Chicken on the “P” block in the K Is for Kansas traveling exhibit!

Come explore the exhibit and discover even more fun and interactive things you can do with the other letter blocks! You might be surprised by what you find. August 21st is the last day for this exhibit.

07/30/2026

Don't forget that Sunflower Summer has been extended through Aug. 8! Kansas Families: be sure to get out and redeem those tickets before the fun ends.

07/30/2026

Looking for a way to escape the rainy weather? Spend some time at the museum exploring the interactive 'K is for Kansas' traveling exhibit!

Each letter block highlights something unique about Kansas. On the "A" block, you'll find a photo of Waverly's Olive Ann Beech and her husband....but what do they have to do with the letter "A"? You'll have to visit to find out!

Kids will love the hands-on activities throughout the exhibit, including a train to play with, columbines to discover, wooden basketball game to play, rabbit fur to touch, and so much more! It is a fun and educational adventure for all ages!!!

07/29/2026

Great news....Sunflower Summer has been extended through Saturday August 8th! This means more time to get to the museum to use your Sunflower Summer tickets and see the traveling exhibit, K is for Kansas!! We are open Mon-Fri from 10 am to 4 pm, and we will be open Saturday, August 8 from 10 am to 4 pm.

Attention Kansas Families: we have exciting news! Sunflower Summer has been EXTENDED through Saturday, August 8th.

Had a couple stops on your list you just couldn't fit in? No worries! We are extending Sunflower Summer so you can pack in some last minute fun before the kids head back to school.

Learn more and plan your extra visits at SunflowerSummer.org!

07/28/2026

The Coffey County Museum is proud to be a Shop Hop location! Stop by to get the code for your Shop Hop adventure, then take some time to soak up the a/c and explore the museum's exhibits and discover the history of Coffey County. Admission is FREE!

Participating in Shop Hop is FREE! 💛 Simply sign up, visit participating locations, earn points, and spend 'em on local swag OR additional Shopping Spree Sweepstakes entries!

Learn more & sign up: https://www.coffeycochamber.com/coffey-county-shop-hop-passport/

07/28/2026

Have you played basketball in the "N" block or held the shell of an ornate box turtle or heard what a prairie chicken sounds like? Come explore the 'K is for Kansas' traveling exhibit and find out what other interactive activities the letter blocks have to explore! Don't forget we are also a Sunflower Summer venue. To learn more about the program, visit SunflowerSummer.org.

07/27/2026

Beat the summer heat while getting out of the house! Sunflower Summer has all kinds of indoor venues that offer fun experiences for the whole family.

07/27/2026

Billy the Buffalo has been on the move again at the museum. Last week, several young visitors spotted him hiding in the telephone display, where he was pretending to be a switchboard operator. Did you know that the switchboard on display came from LeRoy, Kansas, and was once an important part of connecting local telephone calls? Keep on the lookout during your next visit to the museum to see what Billy is up to this week.