Reclaiming History
of the First City of Kansas
Leavenworth
Reclaiming History Capital Campaign
The Historical Society successfully acquired a major portion of the original Everhard Glass Plate
Collection, consisting of images from nearly a century of Leavenworth and early Kansas history. The subsequent collection became
the crown jewel of local photographic history. This significant and rare collection will serve to educate and inspire generations to
come, of the significant role Leavenworth played in our nation’s history. Currently this collection and other collections held by the
Historical Society are at risk, being stored in our major artifact, the Edward Carroll House. To ensure the safety and continued
preservation of these collections, the Society has launched a capital campaign to build and endow an archive and research center of
early Kansas history, which is only to be found here in the First City of Kansas. Collections will be readily accessible to researchers,
students, historians, authors, and the community as a whole.
Campaign for the Building and Endowment of an Archive & Research Center of Early Kansas History
The new research center will provide for the archival storage of nearly 65 years-worth of Leavenworth related artifacts we have collected, in particular our rare collection of 30,000 glass plate negatives of early Leavenworth. There will be rooms for research and the study of these artifacts as well as a public area for historical presentations and meetings. The facility will also be attractive to more visitors with a significant expansion of handicap facilities such as parking, restroom, and entrances. It will provide for the sustainability of our Victorian house museum and our continuing efforts to preserve local history for future generations.
The facility will open doors to the formation of partnerships with area colleges and universities, scholars and researchers, and organizations interested in the promotion of local tourism and historical preservation.
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"Field of Dreams"
Please take a few minutes and watch this video:
The Everhard Glass
Negative Story
Negative Story
Your tax-deductible donation is gratefully accepted by using any of the following payment options:
Donate Online:
Reclaiming History Capital Campaign
Acquisition & care of glass negatives
Acquisition & care of glass negatives
Mail your donation to:Reclaiming History
Leavenworth County Historical Society
1128 Fifth Ave.
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Pledge of Support:Download Pledge of Support form.
Fill out and mail to:
Reclaiming History
Leavenworth County Historical Society
1128 Fifth Ave.
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Additional ways to support:We will also accept stock or IRA direct donations or in-kind contributions.
Contact the museum for additional information. (913) 682-7759
Thank you for your interest and support.
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