Cloud County Historical Museum facts for kids
The Cloud County Historical Museum is located in Concordia, Kansas. It is a special place that keeps and shows historical items and documents from early Kansas. The museum is housed in an old Carnegie library building, built in 1908, and also has an additional annex building.
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What You Can See at the Museum
The Cloud County Historical Museum has many interesting things to explore!
A Letter from Martha Washington!
Imagine finding a hidden treasure! On February 2, 2011, the museum announced a truly amazing discovery. They found a letter from Martha Washington to her husband, George Washington, tucked away in a drawer. This letter was proven to be real back in 1920. But then, it was forgotten in storage for almost 100 years! Now, it's a very special part of the museum's collection.
Remembering Camp Concordia
The museum also has records and items from Camp Concordia. This was a World War II military camp for prisoners of war, located right here in Cloud County. You can see original paintings made by former prisoners of war. There are also many other items that tell the story of Camp Concordia.
The Whole Wall Mural
Outside the museum's annex building, you'll find something truly unique: one of the largest hand-carved brick murals! This amazing artwork is called "The Whole Wall Mural." It shows different important events and places from Cloud County's history. Catharine Magel designed and carved the mural, with help from Mara Smith, Jane Saunders, and others.
More Cool Collections
The museum has even more to see! You can find displays about glass cutting and rare coins. There are also old books and a rock and gem shop. You can even look at old county newspapers on micro-film. There are so many interesting things that it's hard to list them all!
See also
- List of Carnegie libraries in Kansas
- List of museums in Kansas
