Riley County Genealogical Society and Riley County Historical Museum have collaborated on a project about the history of several local women.   View their stories here.

This coloring book was published by the Riley County Genealogical Society and the Riley County Historical Society in 2020 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.  It features twenty women, each with a connection to Riley County, who made a notable contribution to our history. Download our coloring book of  drawings and information about 20 women who impacted Riley County here.

The Riley County Genealogical Society is beta testing a collaborative writing group. The group's goal is to explore different ways to write a history of specific ancestors. The group will meet once in October and again in November. If successful, the group will evaluate continuing the group through 2026 and may lead to additional collaborative groups.

 

The Riley County Historical Society and Museum has launched a new digital collection section on their website. This initial launch includes two indexed galleries: Demolished Buildings and Towns, and Founder of Towns and K-State.  Not only does this new site provide an unprecedented peek into the thousands of images held by the museum, it also provides an opportunity for you to correct or update photo descriptions. Check out the gallery titled “Unknown Glass Negs Guy” to scroll through photos and view the record. Changes may then be sent to the Historical Society’s webmaster: Hal Dace.  Check it out: https://rchsdigitalcollections.epistrophypictures.com/