Join the Shawnee County Historical Society.... an organization that promotes the history of Shawnee County without government funding.

 

For $40,  you can become a member and help us preserve the history of Topeka and Shawnee County.  Click on the button above to be a member.

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Our main discussion is centered on the Ritchie House; the oldest house in Topeka and also a stop on the Underground Railroad.  We are located at 1116-1118 SE Madison Avenue in Topeka or you can contact us at 

P.O. Box 2201
Topeka, KS 66601
 
If you are interested in seeing the Ritchie House, we  are open  Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9 am to 1 pm  Other times of the week, Call  785 234 6097

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​   Admission Fee for Ritchie House
     $.50 Students, $2.00 Adults.​

 

2026 Programs   

 

February 1st    Tuberculous Clinics  

                      Steve Berndsen disscusses the                                        various clinics during the 40's and 50's.

                    1118 SE Madison at 3pm

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​​​February 15th  Black Neurosurgeon  

                      Craig Yorke at 3pm shares his

                      journey as a black man growing up                            n a poor Boston neighborhood,

                      becoming a neurosurgeon and living 

                      in Kansas.  1118 SE Madison at 3pm

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   All programs are free to Historical Society members however non-members will be asked to donate $5  to attend.