Kansas Historical Society
The Kansas Historical Society is the official state historical society of Kansas.
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| Formed | 1875 |
| Jurisdiction | Kansas |
| Headquarters | 6425 SW 6th Avenue Topeka, Kansas |
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| Parent agency | State of Kansas |
| Website | KSHS |
Headquartered in Topeka, it operates as "the trustee of the state" for the purpose of maintaining the state's history and operates the Kansas Museum of History, Kansas State Archives and Library, Kansas State Capitol Tour Center, and 16 state-owned sites. It also serves as the State Historic Preservation Office, and works closely with the Kansas State Department of Education to provide standards-based programs for history and social studies curriculum in the schools.
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