Atchison County Kansas Genealogical Society

Need a little help with your research? The Atchison County Kansas Genealogical Society will be happy to help you. Just fill out the form on their website by clicking the button below.

Looking for a grave? The Genealogy Society has searchable cemetery files on their website for all of Atchison County.

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Kansas State Historical Society

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“You’ve Got Mail: Exploring Letter-Writing Through Time” – Sep 3, 2024

At one time, daily letter writing bound us together. Today, ubiquitous emails, texts, and social media messages challenge this time-honored tradition. This talk weaves together a historical look at letter-writing from the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt and historical figures like Abigail Adams and Jane Austen to the intimate, everyday shared experiences between sweethearts, friends, and family members. Is letter-writing a tradition lost? Or will a renewed interest take hold again?

For more information, please contact Kansas Humanities at ackgs17@gmail.com