KMUW Community Calendar

Every Tuesday night, you can explore a new activity or craft, dive into your own project, or simply relax and hang out with friends. For grades 6-12.

ShowerUp: Mobile Showers And Personal Care ShowerUp serves those experiencing homelessness and anyone in need by providing mobile showers, hygiene resources, and personal care. It’s our goal to Shower Grace, Hope, and Love with everyone.

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors and offered by a collaboration of local institutions. Learn more at Seniorwednesday.org

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum offers its Senior Wednesdays on the 4th Wednesday of each month, January-October.

MARCH’S TOPIC: Last Stand at Rebel Creek: The Osage as Union Allies in Civil War Kansas

Presented by Isaias McCaffery

As conflicts between states increased during the Civil War, both the Union and the Confederacy tried to use the Osage to achieve their own aims. Initially divided over how their people should respond in the face of escalating struggles, the Osage eventually emerged as important allies of the Union forces, thwarting a 1863 Confederate expedition tasked with reviving Southern resistance in Colorado and New Mexico territories. This presentation explores the Osage contributions to the Union cause in Kansas during the Civil War.

About the Presenter

Isaias is Professor of History at Independence Community College, where he has served on the faculty for 23 years. He earned a Ph.D. in History from the University of Kansas, and his primary research interests focus on immigrant, ethnic, and minority communities on the Central Plains. He is a past President of the Kansas Association of Historians [KAH], and a board member of the Independence Historical Museum.

Doors open at 9:30am
Non-Member Admission Fee – $2 (Annual Memberships available starting at $25- Learn more at: Memberships)
Refreshments provided by the “Friends of the Historical Museum” (served prior to program).

Interested in volunteering at a Senior Wednesday Refreshment table? Email us at museum@wichitahistory.org or call 316-265-9314!

Program starts at 10am  in the DeVore Auditorium (2nd Floor) – Tour to follow at 11am

(Due to capacity restrictions, program has limited seating of 60.)

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum’s Senior Wednesday programs are made possible through a generous grant from the Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation.

Don’t miss any of our upcoming Senior Wednesdays in 2026!

April 22nd - WSU Museum Studies Students Present on Their Exhibit
May 27th - "Let's Talk Shop" Documentary Screening
June 24th - Frank Lloyd Wright in Wichita
July 22nd - Crime in 1800’s Sedgwick County
August 26th - Shady Ladies of the Peerless Princess
September 23rd - Before the Hillcrest in College Hill
October 28th - Museum Docents Present Their Favorites

Enjoy the classic needle arts in the company of others who share your interest in knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch and weaving. All skill levels are welcome.

It's never too early to start your child's love of learning! Music, rhymes, activities, and stories for caregivers and babies aged birth to 18 months.

Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting.

Since 1939, the Historical Museum has been actively collecting and preserving artifacts central to telling our local history’s stories. These artifacts are acquired in a number of ways, including purchases from local thrift shops.

Thrift Finds in the Museum Collection features objects fortunately discovered by Museum staff at local thrift stores. These items, no longer of use to their original owner, can help us to tell the story of our community.

The newest additions in the series include a 1973 leisure suit from Henry's Department Store and a circa 1955 Toni Todd sundress, both found locally at Goodwill (21st & Amidon).

Some notable finds still on view include designs by Halston and Victor Costa, a Nehru jacket retailed by Henry’s department store, and a 1950s Shocker Lounge bowling shirt.

Produced by the Museum, this exhibition was made possible through funding from Stev Overstreet, Alice Smith, the family of Kenneth E Gerhardt, and Goodwill Industries of Kansas

Come celebrate Tolkien Reading Day, marking the defeat of Sauron. Listen to music from the "Lord of the Rings" films. Simply sit and read or try a few Tolkien-based crafts. Costumes are welcome.

Learn how to block, delete and set notifications on your phone and devices to improve peace of mind. Call (316) 261-8500, or visit www.wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Join us for stories and songs before bedtime. Don't forget to dress in your jammies and bring along your favorite stuffed toy for snuggles and fun! For children ages 3-8 and their families.

Free Developmental Screenings for Children (Birth to Age 5)
Wondering how your child is growing and learning?
Our free screening checks:
Overall development
Hearing and vision
Speech and language
Behavior
These screenings are offered by Wichita Public Schools and Rainbows United, Inc., in partnership with Connecting Point.
How to Schedule:
Call Connecting Point at 316-267-3535 to make an appointment for one of the available dates: January 22, Feb 6, Feb 26, March 12 , March 27, April 9, April 24, May 8, May 21, June 19, June 25 or July 16 or 24th.

Children will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. For ages 0-6.

Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting.

A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. For ages 3-5.