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Dietrich Cabin

June 3, 2017October 4, 2017 75bigmaks

Dietrich Cabin was built in 1859 by Jacob and Catherine Dietrich and is located in City Park.
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Franklin County Records and Research Center

June 2, 2017October 4, 2017 75bigmaks

The Franklin County Records and Research Center is the Historical Society’s archives facility and is home to more than 60,0000 artifacts.
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Old Depot Museum

June 1, 2017July 15, 2017 75bigmaks

Housed in an 1888 Santa Fe depot, the Old Depot Museum strives to share the history of Franklin County and the story of railroads in small towns.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Street scene featuring historic commercial district of mainly Victorian era brick buildings

Historic Downtown Ottawa Walking Tours 
Saturdays, June 13 – July 25, 10:15 a.m. 
Tickets: $15 per person 
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Smiling woman making jazz hands near her face. Text: Tell Your Own Story , July 18, 2026, 2 p.m.

Tell Your Own Story
Saturday, July 18, 2 p.m.
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History of the Warner Companies in East Central Kansas: 1895 to 1951. presented by Greg Kendall. August 1, 2026, 2 p.m. In person & Via Zoom.

History of the Warner Companies in East Central Kansas: 1895 to 1951 
Saturday, August 1, 2 p.m. 
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Lyda Conley and the Fight to Preserve Huron Indian Cemetery. Author discussion with Stephanie Bennett, Samantha Gill, and Tai S. Edwards. Saturday, August 22, 2026, 2 p.m. In person & via Zoom

Lyda Conley and the Flight to Preserve Huron Indian Cemetery 
Saturday, August 22, 2 p.m. 
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1859 DIETRICH CABIN

City Park, 5th and Main, Ottawa, KS

2026 Summer Hours: Fridays, 10 a.m. – Noon or by Appointment.  Call the Archives & Research Center at (785) 242-1232 or the Old Depot Museum at (785) 242-1250 for more information.  Read more…

ARCHIVES & RESEARCH CENTER

2011 East Logan Street, Ottawa, KS 66067
785-242-1232
Appointments preferred for in-person researchers
Monday through Friday
9 a.m. to Noon; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

FCHS Mailing address:
PO Box 145, Ottawa, KS 66067

OLD DEPOT MUSEUM

135 West Tecumseh Street, Ottawa, KS 66067
785-242-1250
Open Tuesday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Click here for Special Smithsonian Exhibit Hours

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  • HOME
  • ABOUT FCHS
    • Trustees & Staff
    • Employment
    • Affiliated Orgs
  • Get Involved
    • Become a Member
    • Give
    • Volunteer
    • 1894 Barn Project
  • FCHS SITES
    • Dietrich Cabin
      • The Dietrichs
      • History of the Cabin
    • Archives & Research Center
      • J.B. Muecke Collection
      • Rural School Records
    • Old Depot Museum
      • One-Room School
  • EXHIBITS
    • Past Exhibits
  • NEWS
  • EVENTS
  • Contact