Riley County Genealogical Society
Riley County Genealogical Society
 
The Best Genealogy Place in Riley County
We have a wealth of information about Riley County, the surrounding counties, and the families who settled here.
 
We are open:
Tuesday & Thursday 10 AM - 4 PM 
Wednesday & Saturday 1-4 PM
(Call if you'll be in town when we're not usually open and we'll be
happy to try to find a volunteer to meet with you.)
 
CLOSED MAY 5 - 10 DUE TO CONSTRUCTION 
SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE
 
2005 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS  66502
 
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Sunday Program


How do I register for a table?

 

  1. Simply download the registration form below either for your organization and/or your personal exhibit.
  2. Complete and return form to Charlene Brownson at cmb@ksu.edu by July 26, 2025

 

 

Return the completed form as early as possible to guarantee your spot (space is limited)!

(A confirmation email will be sent to the registered participant prior to the event.)



zoo barn
Friday, May 16
Roundtable
  Please join us for an open ended discussion of all things related to family history and genealogy.  We meet in the back room at Vista, and like to patronize our host with a purchase.  The coffee and cinnamon rolls are popular.
Sunday, May 18
The Ghost Ship-Death and Despair during the American Revolution
There were 16 ships in all, but this particular ship was nicknamed the “Hell Ship.” Thousands of men and boys forced below decks with no light and ventilation, crowded conditions and poor sanitation bred sickness; respiratory diseases, measles, scarlet fever, chicken pox, and smallpox were soon introduced with dire ...
Saturday, August 16
Genealogy & History Fair
Save the Date - Reserve a Table!