From the longer Wikipedia page [1] The Kansas Historical Society, founded in 1875, is the official state historical society of Kansas, United States. 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. The website is [2]