Upcoming Events
Kansas Preservation Conference
The Kansas Preservation Conference is returning this spring! Preservationists, historians, architects, and enthusiasts are invited to join us in Topeka from May 7-9, 2025. The theme of this year's conference is Planning for the Future of Preservation, emphasizing the importance of trades, resiliency planning, and engaging the next generation of preservationists.
View more information about the conference here: https://www.kansashistory.gov/p/kansas-preservation-conference/14644
Register here: https://kansashistoricalsociety.regfox.com/2025-kansas-preservation-conference
Venues
Conference sessions and events will primarily be at The Beacon located at 420 SW 9th St, Topeka, KS 66612. Other trainings and receptions will be throughout Topeka. See the conference schedule for more details.
An Evening with Cheap Old Houses featuring Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein
Celebrate the charm and potential of Cheap Old Houses! This free public event features inspiring stories, tips, and exclusive merchandise from the team behind the viral phenomenon. Visit www.kshs.org/14644 to learn more!
Highlights Include:
• Stories and insights from Cheap Old Houses.
• Exclusive books and merchandise for sale.
• Connect with fellow old-home enthusiasts
Thursday, May 8, 2025
7:00 - 9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
The Beacon Theater, 420 SW 9th Street, Topeka, KS
Photos Courtesy of Stephanie Munguiafor Cheap Old Houses.
Awards for Excellence
Join us for our annual Awards for Excellence as we recognize the best preservation projects across Kansas! Please RSVP here: https://kansaspreservationalliance.org/rsvp
Carnegie Libraries of Kansas
Once the richest man in the world, Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) donated a substantial portion of his fortune to the construction of more than 2,500 libraries around the world. 65 of those libraries—including 59 public libraries and 7 academic/university libraries—were built in Kansas. In her presentation, Christine Steinkuehler will explore how these buildings democratized access to libraries and created buildings that continue to serve as landmarks and points of pride in the Kansas communities they call home.
Christine Steinkuehler holds a bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate in history from Washburn University and a master’s degree in special education with a concentration in gifted education from Emporia State University. She currently serves as a gifted education facilitator and scholarship coordinator at Topeka West High School. She has served on the Shawnee County Historical Society Board of Trustees and the City of Topeka Landmarks Commission. Steinkuehler is also a writer and reenactor.