From the Kansas Historical
Society
Issue 55, June/July 2009 |
In this Issue...
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Welcome to summer! School may be out, but the Kansas Historical Society Education/Outreach staff is working hard to identify and develop resources you can use to address standards in your classroom. This issue of the newsletter includes information about:
- History Day
- Traveling Resource Trunks
- Rural School Days Tours
- Sundown Film Festival
- KSHS on Facebook and Twitter
Read on to learn more. If you can't find what you're looking for by clicking on the links or exploring our website, don't hesitate to contact our education staff at 785-272-8681, ext. 414, or e-mail us.
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History Day - this year and beyond
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 Fifty-six Kansas students competing at Kansas History Day in Topeka April 25 earned medals and will advance to national competition. The Kenneth E. Behring National History Day Contest will take place in College Park, Maryland, June 14-18, 2009. We wish our Kansas students luck and promise to report back to you with the results.
On a sad note, it is with deep regret that we announce the Kansas Historical Society will no longer be the state sponsor for Kansas History Day, a program we have administered for 27 years. The state's budget crisis has caused us to take a hard look at our programs, and History Day is one we can no longer afford. We will continue to focus on serving K-12 education in Kansas through classroom materials. As of this writing another institution to serve as the sponsoring coordinator of Kansas History Day has not been found. |
Traveling Resource Trunks
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 It is not too early to reserve your traveling resource trunks for the next school year! Trunks are available on a variety of topics and include hands-on activities to help students better understand the history of Kansas. Traveling trunks are available on a first-come, first-served basis so plan ahead and make your reservations early.
Due to cuts in the state budget a new $20 handling fee will be charged for each trunk reserved. The handling fee includes one-way shipping costs for those unable to pick up their trunk at the Kansas Historical Society in Topeka. Handling fees are refundable on cancellations with a minimum of two weeks notice. Return arrangements are the responsibility of the borrower. |
Rural School Days Tours - Book Now!
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 Our Rural School Days Tours book up quickly, particularly in April and May. During this tour, classes can experience a typical 1920s school day. The program is held in the historic Stach School. The Stach school teacher leads simultaneous lessons in recitations, arithmetic, geography, reading, and orthography. "Pupils" sit at wooden desks, write with pen and ink, participate in a spelling bee, and play historic games at recess.
Make next year's reservations now by completing our online tour request form.
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Sundown Film Festival
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 We're pleased to announce the return of the Sundown Film Festival, to be held Friday evenings from July 17 - August 7 at the Kansas Museum of History. These free movies under the stars have become a family favorite. Watch your inbox for a special e-mail announcing this year's theme and films.
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Follow Us on Facebook and Twitter!
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 If you use Twitter or Facebook to stay connected, you can get an insider's look at the Kansas Historical Society. Follow us on Twitter or become a fan of our Kansas Historical Society page on Facebook. You'll get insider, behind-the-scenes access to the Historical Society's happenings, programs, and resources. We'll send special Twitter "tweets" with updates on students at National History Day later this month.
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Kansas Historical Society Calendar of Events
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Through July 26, 2009
Topeka
Lincoln in Kansas
Special Exhibit
Kansas Museum of History
785-272-8681
May 30-June 14, 2009
Scott County
Kansas Archaeology Training Program
Scott State Park
785-272-8681, ext. 266
June 3-6, 2009
Topeka
2009 State Historic Preservation Conference
Kansas State Capitol
785-272-8681, ext. 226
June 17-24, 2009
Osawatomie
John Brown Jamboree
John Brown Museum State Historic Site
913-755-4384
June 19-20, 2009
Hays
Young Troopers Camp
Fort Hays State Historic Site
785-625-6812
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June 19-20, 2009
Council Grove
Washunga Days
Kaw Mission State Historic Site
620-767-5410
June 27-28, 2009
Lecompton
Territorial Days 2009
Constitution Hall State Historic Site
785-887-6520
July 4, 2009
Hays
Independence Day Celebration
Fort Hays State Historic Site
785-625-6812
July 17, 24, 31, and August 7, 2009
Topeka
Sundown Film Festival
Kansas Museum of History
785-272-8681
July 18, 2009
Republic
Artifact Identification Day
Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site
785-361-2255
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