Local History & Genealogy
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Local History
Explore our books, pamphlets, clippings and other written sources that tell the story of Topeka’s unique history.
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Genealogy
Come visit the Genealogy Center and find your lost loved ones. We offer classes covering research strategies, best practices, and more.
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Resources
Discover resources to explore the history of your community, trace your family roots, and access historic newspapers and archival collections.
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Programs & Classes
Events
Sep
25
Sep 25 | 07:00PM - 8:30PM
9/25/2025 Haunted Sites and Ghosts in Topeka
Marvin Auditorium 101C
Oct
6
Oct 6 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
10/6/2025 Downtown Topeka Local History Walking Tour
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Oct
7
Oct 7 | 01:00PM - 3:00PM
10/7/2025 Telling Your Story
Learning Center
Oct
7
Oct 7 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Military Records
Menninger Room 206
Sep 25 | 07:00PM - 8:30PM
9/25/2025 Haunted Sites and Ghosts in Topeka
Marvin Auditorium 101C
Oct
6
Oct 6 | 05:30PM - 6:30PM
10/6/2025 Downtown Topeka Local History Walking Tour
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
Oct
7
Oct 7 | 01:00PM - 3:00PM
10/7/2025 Telling Your Story
Learning Center
Oct
7
Oct 7 | 05:00PM - 6:30PM
Finding Your Family in Military Records
Menninger Room 206
Genealogy & Local History Articles
August 28, 2025 ·
Capture local & family stories with history kits
Imagine bringing history to life by capturing the amazing stories, personal experiences and unique perspectives of the people who actually lived through it!
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