We are often asked at the Kansas Historical Society how people can contribute to KansasMemory.org or to the Kansas History Museum. There are many ways to get directly involved in Kansas history.
Donate Kansas artifacts to the Kansas Museum of History or State Archives. Curators evaluate artifacts for possible inclusion in the Society's collections but cannot provide estimates.
Loan your items for digitization and preservation in Kansas Memory. Items will be evaluated for possible inclusion in Kansas Memory, and if selected, arrangements will be made to borrow, photograph, and return them.
Help your organization apply for a grant or become a contributing institution on Kansas Memory. Have ideas about connecting your community to Kansas history? Let us know.
Volunteer your time or expertise. Volunteers guide museum visitors, catalogue historic photos, write Kansapedia articles, transcribe handwritten manuscripts. Myriad projects are available depending on volunteer interest.
Become a member of the Kansas Historical Society. Get free admission to the Kansas History Museum and free or discounted admission to hundreds of other museums around the country.
Sound interesting? Get in touch by email at kansasmemory@kshs.org, connect with us on social media, or reach us by telephone at (785) 272-8681.