Local History
Local History
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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January 22, 2026 ·
Discover an easier way to access local history materials
The library is home to a robust collection of items relating to Topeka and Shawnee County history including archives, photographs, ephemera and three-dimensional objects.
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Events
Events
Feb
11
Feb 11 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Finding Your Family In Military Records
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Feb
17
Feb 17 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Local History Research: Beginning Resources
Shawnee North Community Center, Kitchen + Dining
Feb
26
Feb 26 | 07:00PM - 8:30PM
Kansas Save the Flags Project
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mar
2
Mar 2 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
New African American Topeka Map
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Hughes Room 205
Feb 11 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
Finding Your Family In Military Records
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Menninger Room 206
Feb
17
Feb 17 | 02:00PM - 3:30PM
Local History Research: Beginning Resources
Shawnee North Community Center, Kitchen + Dining
Feb
26
Feb 26 | 07:00PM - 8:30PM
Kansas Save the Flags Project
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101C
Mar
2
Mar 2 | 05:30PM - 7:00PM
New African American Topeka Map
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Hughes Room 205
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