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Local History & Genealogy
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Explore our books, pamphlets, clippings and other written sources that tell the story of Topeka’s unique history. You will also find photographs, prints, posters, scrapbooks and audio-visual materials that help bring this history to life. The Topeka Room houses the library’s local history collection. Our digital collection includes historical photographs and the Sherwood Smith blueprints.
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May 3 | 01:00PM - 2:00PM
House History Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
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4
May 4 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Brown vs Board: Your Family and Segregation, Today Forward
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
May
5
May 5 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Vital Records
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
May
7
May 7 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
House History Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
May 3 | 01:00PM - 2:00PM
House History Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
May
4
May 4 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Brown vs Board: Your Family and Segregation, Today Forward
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
May
5
May 5 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Vital Records
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
May
7
May 7 | 06:00PM - 7:00PM
House History Hunt
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Topeka Room 204
Genealogy & Local History Articles
April 28, 2026 ·
Explore local history through music
The arts reflect the soul of a place. Discovering the music made in our city is a rich, resonant way to connect with Topeka history.
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