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.

The Bulletin of the Shawnee County Historical Society is now available online!