In celebration of Preservation Month, David Jackson, local historian, will be presenting information about his book “Lockdown” and will be giving an overview of the history of the 1859 Jail.
The Independence Square is hosting “Wine, Brew and Spirits TOO!”.
JCHS will be outside the 1859 Jail Museum and the museum will be open late for self guided tours.
Swirl, sip and stroll in and out of various business locations during our 9th Annual event to benefit the Independence Square.
Stroll the historic Independence Square Friday, June 7 from 6-9pm (VIP ticket holders start at 5pm) while sampling local and regional wine, brews, and spirits. Bring a lawn chair to set up your "base camp" and enjoy live music, food and carefully curated vendors in the Wine Garden on Liberty Street. With 15+ tasting locations you and your friends are sure to have a fun night out.
After the walk ends, hang around for live music at 3 Trails Brewing and at the outdoor patio Between the Bricks at Courthouse Exchange. Tickets start at just $25.
Celebrate Santa-Cali-Gon Days at the 1859 Jail Museum! We will have discounted admission, living history interpreters, and guided tours on the hour.
Weekend nights in October, hear about the gruesome history of the 1859 Jail Museum. Some nights are strictly history tours, some nights are paranormal investigations.
See the jailer’s house dressed for a “Civil War Christmas”. Discounted admission on the evening of Living Windows for self guided tours or peer through our windows.
A fun night of Harry S. Truman trivia on the the historic independence Square with the Jackson County Historical Society.
In honor of Truman Day, the Jackson County Historical Society is hosting Truman Trivia. Truman Day is celebrated each year on the Independence Square, the Saturday before Harry S. Truman's birthday. Teams of 4 will compete against each other to see which team knows the most about Harry S. Truman. The winners will recieve a prize!
Only one ticket is needed for a team of 4 players.
All ages event.
In honor of Harry S. Truman’s birthday, we will be celebrating Truman Day on May 4th. We will have half off admission, guided tours, and celebratory treats!
The 1859 Jail reopens for the 2024 season on April 2nd! Open from 11am until 4pm, see the jail, jailer’s home, and the exhibit space housing JCHS’ collections!
2024 Jackson County Historical Society Dinner
“Celebrating History” & the 150th Anniversary of the Kansas City Public Library
https://www.jchs.org/annualdinner
Interested in volunteering? Stop by the 1859 Jail Museum on March 16th from 9am to 12pm to volunteer in our garden! We need help pulling weeds, planting bulbs, picking up wood, and plenty of other things! B.Y.O.T. (bring your own tools). We hope to see you there!
The 1859 Jail Museum will be closing for the season on December 18, 2023.
Join us when we reopen - April 1, 2024!
Stop by and visit the 1859 Jail Museum to see the jailer’s house decorated for the holiday season!
We are open Sunday, December 17th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Stop by and visit the 1859 Jail Museum to see the jailer’s house decorated for the holiday season!
We are open Saturday, December 16th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Stop by and visit the 1859 Jail Museum to see the jailer’s house decorated for the holiday season!
We are open Sunday, December 10th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Stop by and visit the 1859 Jail Museum to see the jailer’s house decorated for the holiday season!
We are open Saturday, December 9th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Stop by and visit the 1859 Jail Museum to see the jailer’s house decorated for the holiday season!
We are open Sunday, December 3nd from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Stop by and visit the 1859 Jail Museum to see the jailer’s house decorated for the holiday season!
We are open Saturday, December 2nd from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Join us for Living Windows on the Independence Square and see the holiday season come alive!
Live history re-enactors will be on site at the 1859 Jail Museum.
Join us December 1st from 4:00 to 8:00 pm!
The 1859 Jail Museum will be closed for the holiday reset.
Please visit us at Living Windows on Friday, December 1st and weekends during December!
Join us for a tour and paranormal investigation at the 1859 Jail Museum!
Tours begin at 7 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10 pm on Friday, October 6th.
It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Join us for a tour and paranormal investigation at the 1859 Jail Museum!
Tours begin at 7 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10 pm on Friday, October 6th.
It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Join us for a tour and paranormal investigation at the 1859 Jail Museum!
Tours begin at 7 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10 pm on Friday, October 6th.
It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Join us for a tour and paranormal investigation at the 1859 Jail Museum!
Tours begin at 7 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10 pm on Friday, October 6th.
It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Join us for a tour and paranormal investigation at the 1859 Jail Museum!
Tours begin at 7 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10 pm on Friday, October 6th.
It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/700966859747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for a tour and paranormal investigation at the 1859 Jail Museum!
Tours begin at 7 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10 pm on Friday, October 6th.
It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/700966859747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for a tour and paranormal investigation at the 1859 Jail Museum!
Tours begin at 7 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10 pm on Friday, October 6th.
It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699800802037?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for a tour and paranormal investigation at the 1859 Jail Museum!
Tours begin at 7 pm, 8:30 pm, and 10 pm on Friday, October 6th.
It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/699800802037?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us on the historic Independence Square for SantaCaliGon Days!
Stop by our booth at the 1859 Jail Museum!
The 1859 Jail Museum will be open from 11 am to 4 pm!
Join us on the historic Independence Square for SantaCaliGon Days!
Stop by our booth at the 1859 Jail Museum!
The 1859 Jail Museum will be open 11 am to 7 pm!
Join us on the historic Independence Square for SantaCaliGon Days!
Stop by our booth at the 1859 Jail Museum!
The 1859 Jail Museum will be open 11 am to 7 pm!
Join us on the historic Independence Square for SantaCaliGon Days!
Stop by our booth at the 1859 Jail Museum!
The 1859 Jail Museum will be open 11 am to 7 pm!
David Jackson will present on his book Lockdown. Refreshments will be served. Tour the exhibit space of the 1859 Jail Museum.
Will you survive the trail? Or die of dysentery? Test your luck at the Live Action Oregon Trail game! We are partnering with the National Frontier Trails Museum to provide you with a pioneer history-filled day
The Jackson County Historical Society JCHS Spring Picnic is Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the Alexander Majors Historical House lawn. This is a FREE event for all to attend. We will have picnic games and lots of family fun. Bring your own picnic basket and join us for a beautiful Spring Day at a beautiful historic home.
Photo courtesy of Alexander Majors House & Barn
