Rooks County Historical Society Museum

09/05/2026

In October 2024, The Rooks County Historical Society and Museum presented the Omer Knoll Gallery spotlighting his sculptures and paintings. Knoll, and his family members were on hand for the grand celebration. The two-year loan for the artwork ends October 1, 2026.
A few weeks remain to visit the gallery and admire the talent of
the late artist from Palco, Kansas. Do not miss the final chance to see the largest collection of Omer Knoll’s vast work in one final setting. Museum hours are from 10:00 to 4:00 on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Rooks County Historical Society and
Museum, located at 921 South Cedar Street in Stockton is proud and honored to have showcased Knoll’s work for the past two years.

09/04/2026

Mark your calendar for an evening story time!! 💀
The museum will be decorated, but lights will be on during this segment of the Haunted Museum.

While the name may sound frightening, this story time is appropriate for ages 3-8, but everyone is welcome!!

09/02/2026

Celebrate the Halloween Season with Stories, Spells, and Spooky Snacks! 🌙🕯️⚰️
This experience is geared toward 4-10 year olds, but all ages are welcome. A first come first serve basis as the event has limited spots. 🧙🏼‍♀️
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09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Mama, Mama, Mama....👀

You are cordially invited to step into the shadows of history and unlock the secrets that shroud the infamous Rooks County Doll Room. What once started as a sweet way to commemorate Dolls of the past and kitschy items has now become a spooky nook of the museum that gives everyone the creeps.

The Cursed Dolls Escape Room of the Rooks County Historical Society and Museum is a new segment to our Annual Haunted Museum Fundraiser. Groups can be 1-4 people, and the experience is $25 per group. The escape room is most suitable for ages 10 and Up.

Thank you to our team mate, Motion Dance Company, and their willingness to host the sign up portion of our segment.
This segment was inspired by three little dancers who "Mama'ed" their hearts out two years ago as actors in the Haunted Museum 🥰

You can find more Information about our other Haunted Museum Segments and The Cursed Dolls Escape Room Sign Up Link Here:

08/14/2026

The Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS) is seeking applications from Kansas history educators for our Teacher Advisory Committee (TAC). We are seeking input from elementary and secondary educators of all types of school environments.

KSHS TAC Members will participate in virtual meetings to:
- Collaborate with Museum Educators on Kansas History materials.
- Evaluate the current KSHS education material to determine if it is providing realistic and usable lessons for students and educators.
- Review all features of the KSHS educational resources offered – Read Kansas!, Traveling Trunks, online lesson plans, enrichment activities (Make & Takes), videos, The Kansas Journey textbook – in order to evaluate overall effectiveness of KSHS’ educational outreach.
- Evaluate and provide input on our special events: museum tours/visits, Rural School Days, Kansas Day, and the History & Environmental Fair.
- Identify the most recent educational trends in history and make recommendations for the future of KSHS’ materials and educational outreach.
- Provide advice on the establishment and maintenance of accessible historical education programs for both the museum and the classroom.

All TAC Members will receive paid compensation for their time and professional input.
Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are open through August 31. Click this link to apply: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=AYGu3C3JDEi8Q8Z2HMzMWiZpGZZqjFVNneKN2BLHG0hUQ0owNE1ISjA2R01XTFI5V05DOFZUNllDVi4u&route=shorturl

If you have any questions regarding the application process or the committee itself, please email [email protected], or call Beth Winkelman at 785-272-8681 ext. 416 or Trae Johnson at 785-272-8681, ext. 418.

08/05/2026