News and Announcements

Watch as we make history!

Beach-Edwards Family Foundation Grant aids ECHS remodeling project

This fall, the Ellis County Historical Society was able to finish the remodel of the office portion of the basement in their main brick building.

Big Bang Firearms Exhibit Season Closing Reception and Family Day

Join us Saturday September 3rd, from Noon to 4pm and enjoy live music, crafts and games for the kids and take in the exhibit. Free to attend.

Press Release May 11, 2022

Community support is growing for the Ellis County Historical Society.

ECHS receives Midwest Energy Community Grant

Ellis County Historical Society is grateful for the Midwest Energy Community Grant of $1,000.

Ellis County Commission set to consider funding increase for outside agencies

As the Ellis County Commission continues to work through the 2023 budget process, it will consider the largest funding request from outside agencies in the last five years.

Press Release Nov. 1 2021

Temporary office space news release Nov. 1 2021. Robert and Patricia Schmidt were long-time supporters of ECHS. We are appreciative of the Schmidt Foundation’s pride and dedication to the rich history of Ellis Co. and excited to utilize this opportunity to regroup and vigorously plan for the future.

Ellis County Historical Society recognized at state museum conference

This November ECHS was recognized three fold at the Kansas Museum Association’s Annual Conference.

Ellis Co. Historical Society names new executive director

At its monthly meeting Monday, the Ellis County Historical Society Board of Trustees voted unanimously to promote Amanda Rupp to executive director.