Harvey County Historical Museum

09/23/2026

A Hero Remembered, Never Dies

Today, we honor the memory of Deputy Sheriff Carlos B. King, the first deputy with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office to make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

On September 23, 1871, Deputy King was killed in what is now Harvey County after he disarmed Thomas Edwards, who was disturbing the peace, and removed him from town. Edwards later returned armed and shot Deputy King.

At the time, Harvey County had not yet been formally organized, and Sedgwick County held judicial and administrative responsibility for the area. While historical records are limited, Deputy King is believed to have been serving as a deputy with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office.

This year marks 155 years since Deputy King’s sacrifice.

08/20/2026

Stop by Carriage Factory Art Gallery from 5-8pm tonight to help us identify people in photos and take part in artful activities!

08/13/2026

Do you know any of these women?

We are continuing to go through photos from The Newton Kansan that were given to the museum and trying to put names with faces! Stop by and take a look (there are lots!) or see a selection at the Third Thursday event at Carriage Factory Art Gallery.

08/12/2026

Tomorrow night is our first rehearsal and your last chance to get in on the action! Stop in and say howdy if you’d like to participate!

Come play with us!!

Send and email to [email protected]
Or give Patricia a call!

08/07/2026

We have a few small parts left for men and women in the Hide Park reenactment. Stop by the museum and pick up a script and join us for our first rehearsal at 7pm Thursday August 13!

08/05/2026

The info meeting is tomorrow night! Show up and you’ll be assigned parts in the reenactment!

Come play with us!!

Send and email to [email protected]
Or give Patricia a call!