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:
Functions - divisions and statutory roles
Mission - including our vision and overview
Executive director - director of the state agency
Annual reports - for the state agency
Kansas Historical Foundation - the not-for-profit fundraising and membership organization that helps to support the state agency
History - when and why the Historical Society was created
Related resources - associations, organizations, partners, and industry colleagues in related areas
