 Membership Drive
Thanks to the members of the Historical Society of Pottowatomie County, stories and artifacts of our early history have been preserved. The future of the museum depends on your support.
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SHAWNEE NATIVE HONORS GEORGE FAMILY
Having traveled the world from Australia to Argentina, London to Siberia, Richard E. George is winding up his Shawnee homecoming with some special gifts to the Santa Fe Depot Museum. It is his hope that these gifts will give the museum some well-des
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February - LEON ROGERS BRINGS IN THE CLOWNS
Clowns, Clowns, Clowns! HSPC member Leon Rogers will have thirty-five clown inspired items on display at the Santa Fe Depot Museum during the month of February.
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Educational Programs and Activities
Special educational tours, presentations, and hands-on activities are offered for students of all ages. The following topics are available and can be adapted according to the needs of each group and the weather. Suggested donation is $2.00 per stud
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Centennial Walk
The first order of engraved bricks is in for the Santa Fe Depot’s Centennial Walkway and a second order is in being processed. Estimates for laying the brick are being gathered. It is hoped that the first segment of the walkway from the front of th
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Museum exhibits “spirit of Christmas”
Christmas is not only a time of sweet treats and gift giving it is a time of traditions and memories. During the month of December several Christmas trees decorated in styles from the past will be on display at the museum. The most popular tree bac
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2005 People's Choice Quilt Winners:
There were over forty quilts on display during the
2005 Heritage Quilt Show
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Museum Discovers Stories Behind the Art
“Is there really an Oven Bird? “ Richard Davis of Shawnee asked his woodcarving instructor at a seminar in Michigan several years ago.
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Youth Volunteers Tackle Santa Fe
Student volunteers donated time and considerable energy to make a difference at the Santa Fe Depot Museum.
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