The Cherryvale, Kansas Historical Museum

The Cherryvale, Kansas Historical Museum The Cherryvale Historical Museum is dedicated to protecting, preserving and celebrating our varied and storied past for our future. Or by Appointment.

From legends of the old west to links with Hollywood, we offer something for everyone. The museum is open April - October on Friday's and Sunday's from 1:00 - 3:00. The museum is closed from November - March, but can be viewed by appointment. Call 620-336-2241 or 620-330-6829 or message us on Facebook to make an appointment.

The spring newsletter is in the mail. Members check your email for the Spring Newsletter. If you're a member and didn'...
06/04/2026

The spring newsletter is in the mail. Members check your email for the Spring Newsletter. If you're a member and didn't receive an email, message us your email address. and we will send one out to you.

Be sure to mark your calendar for our next Breakfast at the Museum on Saturday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m. Our topic will be ...
06/03/2026

Be sure to mark your calendar for our next Breakfast at the Museum on Saturday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m. Our topic will be Drug Stores in Cherryvale. Bring your stories to share and come have breakfast with us.

Do you recognize the Drug Store shown below?

During the month of June, the museum will have a wedding dress exhibit. Dresses range from 1880's to 1990's. Some of th...
05/29/2026

During the month of June, the museum will have a wedding dress exhibit. Dresses range from 1880's to 1990's. Some of them are from the museum's collection and others are on temporary loan. See how the styles have changed during this time.

The exhibit will include a wedding photo board. If you are interested in sharing a photo of your wedding dress, attach a picture in the comments and we will put you on the wall. Name and date of wedding is appreciated.

Happy Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day.

The Cherryvale Historical Museum board wishes everyone a Happy Memorial Day. Remember those who fought for our freedom ...
05/23/2026

The Cherryvale Historical Museum board wishes everyone a Happy Memorial Day. Remember those who fought for our freedom and our loved ones.

The first 50 years 1871 - 1921 Cherryvale was a booming, growing town. What caused Cherryvale to boom?
05/21/2026

The first 50 years 1871 - 1921 Cherryvale was a booming, growing town. What caused Cherryvale to boom?

Thanks to everyone who purchased Cherryvale T-Shirts from our booth at Cherry Blossom. If you didn't get a chance to st...
05/21/2026

Thanks to everyone who purchased Cherryvale T-Shirts from our booth at Cherry Blossom. If you didn't get a chance to stop by our booth, we still have t-shirts available at the museum. Stop in on Friday or Sunday from 1:00-3:00.

How many drug stores has Cherryvale had in its past? Where were they located and who were some of the notorious pharmac...
05/21/2026

How many drug stores has Cherryvale had in its past? Where were they located and who were some of the notorious pharmacists in town? Come find out on June 13.

1910 - New Santa Fe Depot was built. 1913 - Cherryvale Carnegie Library was constructed. 1915 - Cherryvale High School...
05/14/2026

1910 - New Santa Fe Depot was built. 1913 - Cherryvale Carnegie Library was constructed. 1915 - Cherryvale High School was built on the corner of 4th and Carson. Cherryvale Brick was used to build lots of brick buildings in Cherryvale. 1917- first swimming pool "The Nat" was built. Now the play area in the park.

In 1912 the Cherryvale Womens Club reorganized and became the Womens Library Club. Their goal was to develop and grow a...
05/14/2026

In 1912 the Cherryvale Womens Club reorganized and became the Womens Library Club. Their goal was to develop and grow a library in Cherryvale. It was through this club and their hard work that a Carnegie Library was built in Cherryvale in 1913.

In 1915 a new high school building was built on the corner of Carson and Fourth. This building would serve many generations of students before finally being torn down in 1998.

Address

322 East Main
Cherryvale, KS
67335

Opening Hours

Friday 1pm - 3pm
Sunday 1pm - 3pm

Telephone

(620) 336-2241

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