Day: March 31, 2025

April 27, 2025 – Union Guerillas of Civil War Kansas (online & in person)

Diana Staresinic-Deane
Book cover for Union Guerillas of Civil War Kansas, featuring four portraits of men in 19th century attire

Union Guerillas of Civil War Kansas presented by Paul Thomas and Matt Matthews  Sunday, April 27, 2025, 2 p.m.  FCHS Archives & Research Center, 2011 E Logan St, Ottawa, KS  Or register for Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hZeBB-whSbyM_aXAzM8m-A Both before and during the American Civil War, ragtag groups of Kansas militants patrolled the Kansas-Missouri border. Known as “Jayhawkers” and later “Red Legs,” they raided anyone they believed sympathetic to secession. For many in the state, these irregular warriors were heroes fighting for a Free Kansas and preservation of the Union; for their victims,…

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April 5, 2025 – Third Annual 5K Run for History (Fun Run/Walk)

Diana Staresinic-Deane
Silhouettes of runners. Text reads 5K Run For History.

Third Annual 5K Run for History (Fun Run/Walk) Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9 a.m.  Old Depot Museum, 135 W Tecumseh St, Ottawa, KS  Register for the race: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Ottawa/FranklinCountyHistoricalSociety5K   Follow the historic routes of the AT&SF and Missouri Pacific Railroads past historic neighborhoods, a scenic cemetery, and the Marais des Cygnes River. Whether you want to set your best time or enjoy a stroll with your friends, your $25 registration fee will help support the Franklin County Historical Society. Commemorative t-shirts are guaranteed for all registrations received by March 21.…

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April 23, 2025 – History Trivia Night

Diana Staresinic-Deane
History Trivia Night. Graphic includes neon signs and light bulbs.

History Trivia Night Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.  Not Lost Brewing, 229 S Main St, Ottawa, KS 66067 Doors Open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: https://square.link/u/etM581FU Bring your random history knowledge to the Franklin County Historical Society’s first-ever History Trivia Night! All proceeds will support the Franklin County Historical Society. Play solo or bring a team! Tickets include one beverage; participants are welcome to bring food from other local restaurants. Special thanks to Not Lost Brewing, Shanda Olmsted/Prestige Real Estate, and Kansas State Bank for sponsoring this…

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