Adrienne offers suggestions for uncovering interesting facts about Topeka’s railroad history.

Adrienne looks at handcrafted fiber as a hobby & talks about her experiences crafting in public.

Adrienne explores the drama of Topeka’s first fall festival in the late 1890s.

Adrienne explores cookbooks from all sorts of Topeka-based churches, clubs and businesses 1908 – 1989.

From telephones to hygiene, Adrianne uncovers some of Topeka’s most historically innovative people.

Try an inexpensive creative craft that doesn’t take up a lot of space or get super messy.

Explore the history of White Lakes Mall including what made it exciting when it was new.

Take a closer look at Topeka historic homes and buildings, and learn how to find more details. 

Uncover the rise and fall of towns in Shawnee County in the mid to late 1800s.

Learn about Topekans’ social & charitable activities in the 1800s & 1900s.

Dive into the story behind a struggle for control of the Kansas House of Representatives in the late 1800s.

Stories written by regular people about their lives help us imagine life in Topeka’s past.