The Wichita Birthday Party – Happy 149^th!

Saturday, July 20^th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Celebration at: The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum – 204 S. Main

In the heart of downtown Wichita, Kansas

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum celebrates 2 special birthdays on Saturday, July 20^th — the 149^th anniversary of the founding of Wichita, and the 129^th anniversary of Wichita’s Original City Hall, home to the Historical Museum since 1980.  Wichita was officially “born” July 21, 1870. Twenty years later, a grand ceremony was held on July 4, 1890 to celebrate the laying of the City Hall cornerstone.  

See the original Mayor’s Office and Learn of Wichita’s remarkable history in the many exhibits found throughout all four floors of the Museum. Enjoy special tours, crafts, activities and refreshments. Admission is free to those individuals and small groups bringing a birthday card! Birthday cake and refreshments are served in the Museum’s Heritage Square.

 Admission is free to those individuals and small groups bringing a Birthday Card!