Established in 1966, the Jefferson County Historical Society (JCHS) connects people to the history of Jefferson County, Kansas by collecting, preserving, and sharing artifacts, materials, and information. 

The society provides education and research, maintains an extensive genealogy library and an online archive of artifacts, and manages and maintains Old Jefferson Town history museum, a unique collection of historical buildings from various locations across the county.

Whether you're a current, former, or future resident of Jefferson County, and whether you're visiting online or at the museum, we hope you enjoy your time with us.