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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.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024 Museum Wooden Ornament

 

Ornament

 

2024 CCHSM Wooden Ornament for $16 (plus $3 S&H)
Includes Ribbon and Small Gift Box

 

 

 

TENTATIVE CALENDAR of CCHSM events Oct through Dec 2025 and Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026—Special events are in bold print. More to be added throughout the year.

 

OCTOBER 2025

  • Sunday, Oct 12, 2:00  “Voices from the Past Cemetery Tour” Highland Cemetery.  Listen to costumed reenactors relate the fascinating stories of past Winfield residents now buried in Highland Cemetery.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the presentation in front of the mausoleum and then follow the tour guides to the gravesites of those featured.  Tickets: $12 Tickets available at Graves Drug. Winfield, or CCHSM, 1011 Mansfield, or online beginning Sept 29. (Tickets may also be purchased at the cemetery on the day of the event.) View Poster.

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  • Monday, October 20, 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends  Program: “HDU & EHU units of Cowley County”
  • Thursday, October 17, 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

 

NOVEMBER 2025

  • Thursday, November 6, 6:00 Baden Square Member/Volunteer appreciation event. Watch for your invitation in the mail and then RSVP by Oct 30.  This is a chance to recognize and thank all the members and volunteers for their support throughout the year. 
  • Tuesday, November 11—10:30 “Memorial Park Celebration”  The Memorial Park Memorial is 100 years old this year!  It’s time for a grand celebration!  Watch for details on the website and Facebook.
  • Monday, November 18, 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends  “ The Chautauqua”
  • Thursday, November 20, 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

 

DECEMBER 2025

  • Current exhibit ”Gone but not Forgotten” closes December 31

 

January 1, 2026—December 31, 2026

 

JANUARY 2026

  • Thursday, January 15, 7:00--"Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM
  • Saturday, January 31, 9:00 Baden Square--"Celebrate Cowley County History”

 

FEBRUARY 2026

  • February 15--New annual exhibit opens “Celebrating Youth Programs of Cowley County through the Years”
  • Monday, February 16, 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends   Program: “250 years—Cowley County Patriotic Celebrations through the Years”
  • Thursday, February 19, 7:00--“Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

 

MARCH 2026

  • Friday, March 13, VICTORIAN TEA—adults only Watch for details
  • Monday, March 16, 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends   Program: “Robert Docking—businessman and politician”
  • Thursday, March 19, 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

 

APRIL 2026

  • Sunday, April 12, 2:00-4:00—“What’s It Worth?” An opportunity to help you determine if your antique/collectible is valuable.  Watch for details.
  • Monday, April 20, 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends  Program: “70 Years of Winfield Recreation Programs”
  • Thursday, April 16, 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” cam mtg at CCHSM

 

MAY 2026

  • Monday, May 18 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends Program: “Building the Winfield City Lake”
  • Thursday, May 21, 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM
  • FARMYARD OLYMPICS in conjunction with Cowley County Ag Day Winfield Fairgrounds  Watch for date and details

 

JUNE 2026

  • Monday, June 15, 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends Program: “History of the Cowley County Fair”
  • Thursday, June 19, 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

 

JULY 2026

  • July 21-July 31—Children’s workshops and programs   (Watch for details!)

 

AUGUST 2026

  • Thursday August 21, 7:00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

 

SEPTEMBER 2026

  • 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”
  • Thursday, September 17, 7;00 “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

 

OCTOBER 2026

  • Sunday, October 18, 1:30-4:00 “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.)
  • Monday, October 19, 4:30 CCHSM Museum Friends “4-H in Cowley County”
  • Thursday, Oct0ber 16, 7:00  “Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War” camp mtg at CCHSM

 

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 Vintage Christmas” hands-on fun activities for the whole family FREE EVENT!  (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.