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 their Senior Wednesdays on the 4th Wednesday of each month, January-October.

APRIL’S TOPIC: WSU Museum Studies Students Present on Their Exhibit “Service Beyond Barriers”

Students from the Museum Exhibition class at Wichita State University, under the direction of Holmes Museum of Anthropology Director and Instructor, Rachelle Meinecke, will be sharing their exhibit project entitled Service Beyond Barriers: Bravery and Sacrifice in the Face of Adversity. This exhibit is a collaboration between The Kansas African American Museum, the Mid-American All Indian Museum, and the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.  It explores the powerful and often overlooked stories of minority men and women who have served in the military.

In this exhibit, we are focusing primarily on African Americans, Native Americans, and women. In the spirit of America’s 250^th birthday, this exhibit is a reflection on patriotism, sacrifice, and the meaning of service in America. This exhibit honors those who defended a nation that did not always defend them and recognizes their essential role in shaping both military history and the broader American story.

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