05 WEEKLY JUNE
VOL 2 • NO. 20
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TREASURES FROM THE KANSAS ROOM
INTRODUCING THE
OUR LOCAL HISTORY SERIES
The Baldwin City Public Library (BCPL) and the Santa Fe Trail Historical Society of Douglas County (SFTHS) receive many requests for information about the history of Baldwin and the surrounding area. These two organizations have formed a partnership and created a new program called “Our Local History.” Information about local history will be presented in a variety of formats throughout the year! This program will be ongoing and open to the public. Information about the “Our Local History” series can be found in several locations. The Baldwin City KS Public Library Facebook Page is a great place to find information. If you would like to receive emails about the programs that will be offered at the library, please contact Angie, the BCPL Adult Activity Coordinator, at circdesk1@baldwin.lib.ks.us and ask her to put you on her email list. Information will also be posted on the Santa Fe Trail Historical Society website each quarter. The SFTHS web address is www.santafetraildouglas.org. Local interest in history appears to be very high as the first “Our Local History” event (about life along the Santa Fe Trail) was very well attended. In fact, the library has ordered more chairs for future events! HERE IS A LIST OF EVENTS: Black Jack Cabin (at the SFT wagon ruts and Ivan Boyd Prairie) is open all Saturdays in June from 1-4 p.m. Located 3 miles east of Baldwin on US 56. Historic Coal Creek Library in Vinland is open Sundays from 1-4 p.m. now through September. • Saturday, June 13 – Guided Bus Tours (Free) • 9 a.m. – Tour the Santa Fe Trail through the Baldwin area • 11 a.m. – Tour the Vinland Valley • Buses meet along 7th St. between Grove & High St. • Seating limited.
Third Fridays in Downtown Baldwin: Activities related to Pioneer Life (Free) • June 21 – July 19 – Aug 16 – Sept 20: 6-9 p.m. • Make Yarn Dolls, Paper Lanterns, Big Dipper Constellation, Art Activity Vinland History Presentation at library – August (TBA) Local History Stories from a Long-time Lone Star Resident at library – Fall (TBA) Free Guided Bus Tours of Local Historic Sites – October at Maple Leaf Festival Plans for 2025 are in the works! Let us know what you’re interested in! Please come visit The Kansas Room at the Baldwin City Public Library if you are interested in local or Kansas history. The Kansas Room is open to the public. It contains books, articles, pictures, scrapbooks, genealogies, yearbooks, and more about the history of Kansas, Baldwin City, and its surrounding area. Items are available for check-out, reading, reference, and research. Contact Librarian Shara Stephenson with any questions at baldwinksroom@gmail.com The Santa Fe Trail Historical Society of Douglas County, headquartered in Baldwin City maintains local historic sites such as: Signal Oak, Black Jack Cabin with SFT wagon ruts and Ivan Boyd Memorial Prairie, the Vinland Grange Hall, Clearfield One Room Schoolhouse, and the Santa Fe Train Depot. SFTHS provides tours and information about the local history of the Baldwin, Vinland, and Southern Douglas County area and the SFT. They have been in operation since 1967. Visit their website at www.santafetraildouglas.org. Hope to see you at Coal Creek library, Black Jack Cabin, the ruts, on the bus tours, at Third Fridays or at the library!
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08 JUNE
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QUESTIONS? CALL MATTIE AT 785-594-6907
READ THE THROWBACK ARTICLE THAT WAS PUBLISHED IN THE MAPLE #4 ON PAGE 2!