Who we are
The Kansas Historical Society, established in 1875, is a state agency. Designated as the trustee of the state in 1879 and as the repository of official government records in 1905, the Historical Society collects and preserves the story of Kansas History.
Find more about the Historical Society, who we are, and related agencies and services:
Mission - including our vision and overview
Executive director - Jennie Chinn
Annual reports - for the state agency
Kansas Historical Foundation - the not-for-profit fundraising and membership organization that helps to support the state agency
FAQ - other resources, associations, organizations, partners, and industry colleagues that complement the Historical Society
History - when and why the Historical Society was created