The Rush County Historical Society, Inc.

The Rush County Historical Society was originally organized in March of 1960 for the purpose of promoting a county observance of the Kansas centennial celebration. The society became inactive at the conclusion of the festivities until being reactivated in 1962 with plans to develop a museum to preserve the history and tell the story of Post Rock. The first officers of the society were Roy Ehly, president; Oliver Wilhelm, vice-president; Harry Grass, secretary, and Stan Merrill, treasurer.

In 1975, the Society acquired the former Santa Fe depot in Timken and moved it to Grass Park in LaCrosse. On April 17, 1983, the building was dedicated as the Rush County Historical Museum.

In May of 2003, the Society moved the former Nekoma State Bank building to their complex in Grass Park. The bank is currently undergoing restoration to become a museum of rural banking.

In addition to maintaining three historic properties, the Society continues to actively pursue the preservation of Rush County history with ongoing research and preservation efforts. Future plans include adding additional historic structures including a one-room school and church.

RCHS SPECIAL EVENTS

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"All Things Barbed Wire"
a special Arts & Crafts contest
2011 RUSH COUNTY FAIR

Flyer (please print and post)
Generral Contest Rules & Information
Entry Form

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School Group Tours Program
Special school group tours before the museums open for the summer season.
Participating classes recieve classroom materials and supplies.
April 26 & May 4

To find out more clike here.

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"All Things Post Rock"
a special Photography Contest
2010 RUSH COUNTY FAIR

Contest Results

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