Atchison County Historical Society

P.O. Box 201

Atchison, KS 66002

Want to join the Atchison County Historical Society?

You may download a Membership Form and mail it to us with your check for membership. Coming soon - online membership application and payment.

Membership rates vary by type of membership and we have something affordable for your needs. Members receive advance notice of events, programs, are eligible for membership benefits and receive a print edition of our newsletter "Go West..."

Planning a visit for fun or research?

If you are planning a visit to Atchison, please look at our Visit Us page for information on what we have to offer and help in directions and your needs for your stay. If you want to get full information on all of Atchison's attractions - please call or email the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce. They may be reached at 913-367-2427 or by emailing tours@atchisonkansas.net and asking for Sally or Dane.

If you are planning a visit for research please plan ahead - our research area is ONLY open by appointment. If you are taking the time to plan a research trip make the most of it and arrange a time with us for you to use our resources.

Need help with research and cannot come to visit us in Atchison?

Because many questions involve research beyond what can easily be done over the course of a phone call, consider either sending an email with your request or send a letter in the mail (please print or type requests - especially names you are referencing). We will answer one or two specific research questions - please narrow your question - especially if it involves family history research. We do not have the staff to devote to open ended research but we are happy to help with a specific question that will help your research. Also - visit our Resources Page to see who may have resources to further your quest.

Would you like to arrange for a group tour?

Contact us either via phone or email with the dates and times you are considering. If you are looking to book a full day or part-day of activities in and around
Atchison - contact the Atchison Area Chamber of Commerce for assistance in arranging all your tour stops with just one phone call. They may be reached at 913-367-2427 or by emailing tours@atchisonkansas.net and asking for Sally or Dane.

Need assistance in planning activities for your school group in the museum or pre or post visit?

We are posting more and more resources for Teachers and for students (in our Pioneer Club section) that will help you plan pre and post visit activities. We will be glad to help you and fill you in our the lastest opportunities and upcoming exhibits and programs that may be on interest. Note we offer Scavenger Hunts for school groups, and other activities depending on your needs or topics you are studying.

Note Atchison County student groups may arrange group tours at no charge - once per year. School groups from outside Atchison County are charge regular tour group rates to cover our expenses to offer guided tours.

All school groups MUST arrange their tour date and time in advance. All school groups MUST provide teacher or other adult supervision - ACHS will meet your scheduling needs if at all possible - and arrange for a tour leader for your visit.

Would like to have a program come to you - either your local group (in the immediate region) or for your convention or other group coming to Atchison?

The Atchison County Historical Society offers a "Speaker Bureau Program" on a number of topics, from Lewis and Clark, the History of Transportation in Atchison County and more. Please call for up to the moment options or visit the Resources Page for more details.

Program are offered and developed by our Executive Director, Chris Taylor. A specific program for your needs may be developed if you give enough lead time for your program or event.

There is no charge for local groups for talks - there may be a charge for first person re-enactments.

Non-local groups will be charged a standard rate for programs based on time and availability. Please email for up to the moment details.