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All events are at the CCHSM museum, 1011 Mansfield, Winfield unless otherwise indicated.

 

Be sure to check the website and Facebook frequently for updates, changes, and program information.

 

Ticket information for some events will also be available.

 

(Many events still in planning stages are not on the calendar.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026 Museum Calendar

 

Calendar

 

2026 CCHSM Calendar for $10 (plus $3 S&H)

 

 

 

2024 Museum Wooden Ornament

 

Ornament

 

2024 CCHSM Wooden Ornament for $10 (plus $3 S&H)
Includes Ribbon and Small Gift Box

 

 

 

 

TENTATIVE CALENDAR of CCHSM events through Dec 31, 2026—Special events are in bold print. More to be added throughout the year.

 

FEBRUARY 2026

  • February 15--New annual exhibit opened
    “Celebrating Youth Programs of Cowley County through the Years”

MAY 2026

  • Saturday, May 2: 2:00:  “Don Blakeslee Presents—Etzanoa, Another Chapter?”
    Folks are invited to bring their Native American artifacts and he will help identify following the program. View poster
  • Monday, May 18 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends Program: “Building the Winfield City Lake” Taggart Wall presenting
  • Thursday, May 21, 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

JUNE 2026

  • Saturday, June 6, 10-7:  “Etzanoa Conservancy Open House”
    Watch for information
    If you want to carpool down from the museum please call the CCHSM-620-221-4811 by Monday, June 1
  • Monday, June 15, 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends Program: “History of the Cowley County Fair” Mary Hittle presenting
  • Thursday, June 18, 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

JULY 2026

  • Friday, July 3:  “America Celebrates 250” Island Park, 6:00-8:30 Community celebration
    Find the museum booth and activities.  Watch for details.
  • Saturday, July 25, 10:00-2:00, at CCHSM:  “What’s it Worth?”
    An opportunity to help you determine if your antique/collectible is valuable.
    Watch for additional details.

AUGUST 2026

  • Saturday, August 8, 10:00 OR 1:00:  “Fairytale Tea”
    Grandmothers, Mothers, Daughters will be treated to a 3 course Victorian Tea Party.
    Watch for location, reservation and ticket information.
  • Thursday August 20, 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM
  • Sunday, August 30, 5:00-8”00: 2nd annual  “Pickin’, Pork, and Pie at the Pub”  at Ladybird Brewery,  Watch for ticket information

SEPTEMBER 2026

  • Thursday, September 17, 7;00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM
  • SEPTEMBER 21-25  ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE BEGINS!  WATCH FOR MEMBERSHIP PACKETS TO ARRIVE IN THE MAIL
  • Monday, September 21, 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends Program: “Scouting in Cowley County since the 1920’s”

OCTOBER 2026

  • Monday, October 5, 12-1, “Fun Hub” Only for Students grades 1-6 enrolled for the day through the Winfield Recreation Center.  Watch for information through the Rec Center
  • Thursday, October 15, 7:00  “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM
  • Sunday, October 18, 1:30 OR 4:00 “Historic Home Porch Tour”
    New stories, new porches to visit in Winfield, (Costumed reenactors telling the story of the original families that occupied 5 historic homes).
    Program starts at the museum then visits the porches of the historic homes close to the museum.
  • Monday, October 19, 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends “125 yrs of 4-H in Cowley County”

NOVEMBER 2026

  • Thursday, Nov 5, Baden Square  Member and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
    (by invitation only—watch for details)
  • Monday, November 16 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends, Program: “The Homefront WWII”
  • Thursday, November 19 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

 

DECEMBER 2026

  • Sunday December 13, CCHSM  “A Holiday Christmas Tour” CCHSM Museum is sponsoring a tour 5 downtown churches all dressed up for Christmas with special feature/activities at each of the churches.
    Refreshments included.
    This is a free event but donations will be accepted to defray costs.(Watch for details)
  • December 31—Current main room exhibit “Celebrating Youth Programs in Cowley County” closes

 

Videos of past programs.

 

Dillons Food Stores
Community Rewards Program

 

Cowley County Historical Society Museum has enrolled in the Dillons Food Stores Community Rewards Program.

If you have a Dillons rewards card, log into the Dillons Food Stores account, search for Cowley County Historical Soc. Museum either by name or LM545 and then click Enroll.

If you do not have a Dillons Rewards card, you can click on the appropriate link to begin.

Create an account, which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card. A rewards card is available at the customer service desk at any Dillons Food Store.

Community Rewards Home Page

 

Thank you in advance for helping the museum.