Best Genealogy Place in Riley County
We have a wealth of information about Riley County, the surrounding counties, and the families who settled here.
RCGS June Meeting
Sunday Afternoon, June 23rd, 2:00pm,
Manhattan Public Library.
Native Stone Scenic Byway
Mary Mertz of River Creek Farms in Wabaunsee County will present a trip down a Native Stone Byway in this part of Kansas.
There are nine scenic byways that run through various regions of our state. This presentation highlights the Native Stone Scenic Byway (NSSB) that covers a 75 mile route from just east of Dover, Kansas, to the Konza Prairie south of Manhattan on Highway 177.
History & Genealogy Fair
Saturday, August 24, 2019, 10am - 3pm
Pottorf Hall, CICO Park, Manhattan at Kimball & Wreath
Hosted by Riley County Genealogy Society,
Riley County Historical Society and Museum, &
Manhattan/Riley County Preservation Alliance
- Classroom Presentations – Topics about genealogy, history, and preservation.
- Information Tables - Genealogy & Historical Societies, Museums, personal history projects, & more
- Kansas History Book Corner – author interviews
Admission is free - Open to the public
For more information call RCGS Library at 785-565-6495.
Check library open hours before calling.
We invite organizations to participate in the 2019 Manhattan Area Genealogy & History Fair. Reserve a table to promote your group. There is no charge for a displaly table.
