In the News!
The “Our Local History” Series is a program sharing the history of Baldwin and the surrounding area as well as information about the Santa Fe Trail (SFT). It is created by Baldwin City Public Library (BCPL) and Santa Fe Trail Historical Society.
Find information about the “Our Local History” program
- posted here each quarter.
- at the Baldwin City KS Public Library Facebook Page – updated on a regular basis.
- to receive emails about the programs that will be offered at the library, contact the BCPL Adult Activity Coordinator, at circdesk1@baldwin.lib.ks.us and ask her to put you on her list. She’ll send info about this and all other programs for adults offered at BCPL.
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Volunteer Opportunity in Preservation at Cemetery!
Information about the history of Prairie City Cemetery and those interred there, can be found on this website at https://santafetraildouglas.org/prairie-city-cemetery/
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We are on Facebook!
Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563795740080
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Coming Soon – If you were at the Fall Potluck Dinner and Meeting, you heard a summary of our activities and about two new publications put out by our group. This information will be on the website later in October!
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Historic Coal Creek Library Open Sundays 1-4
Thru Oct!
Did you know?
Our group owns and/or maintains these six historic sites in Southern Douglas County (Black Jack Cabin and Santa Fe Trail Wagon Ruts with Walking Trail, Signal Oak, Clearfield One Room Schoolhouse, Vinland Grange, Santa Fe Railroad Depot in Baldwin, and Palmyra Well) as well as the markers at multiple historic sites around Baldwin and along the SF Trail throughout the County.
Our group provides educational programs, tours and more to the public to share and promote our local history.
If You Would Like to Join or Support Our Group:
Click these links for Membership Info or Support Us Info!
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