Lyon County Museum Resources for Education
Lyon County Museum has numerous outreach programs for educators and community groups interested in the history of our area. Contact Nancy Boyce, Education Director to set up a program or schedule a visit to our museum or to your site. Nancy's number is 620-340-6314
The Lyon County Historical Society and Museum maintains a collection of historical memorabilia and archival research material on this group of Americans. For several generations, in spite of their contributions, African-Americans were excluded from our nation's history books. Learn more about their contributions in the history of our state and our nation.
The book Black Emporia shows how one town mirrors the nation's experiences through oral histories, references to comparable national events and a 1916 redwork quilt. Read more...