By the Johnson County Museum January is here, and so is the start of the growing season. While the idea might seem strange to most today, Johnson County farmers like

By Executive Director Jeff Stewart The Johnson County Park and Recreation District had much success in achieving many of our established 2021 goals and objectives. Our strategic plan (Legacy Plan)

By David Markham The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County announces the Access + Equity For All Fund, a program that raises funds for scholarships, projects, and accommodations that reduce

By the Johnson County Museum The newly expanded Johnson County Museum Store is the perfect place to pick up unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list. From mid-century modern housewares to

By the Johnson County Museum Each year, Johnson County Museum staff transform the All-Electric House’s interior and exterior into a Mid-Century Christmas wonderland, placing holiday touches throughout the home that

By David Markham JCPRD has some great places for you to exercise or just get outside If you overdo it (again) over Thanksgiving and want to walk, run, or bike

By the Johnson County Museum The Johnson County Museum and Johnson County Community College Fashion Department have joined forces to create a Midcentury Modern holiday party-themed exhibit in the All-Electric

By Tim Bair Ok. Yes. I know it’s only November. And I also know… well… some folks don’t really wanna hear any Ho-Ho-Ho-ings or delicate hoofs clomping on the rooftop

By the Johnson County Museum The name Frank L. Hagaman might be familiar to some in Johnson County. Recently, his World War I identification disc (not called “dog tags” until

By David Markham If you’ve gotten all the way to the last week of October without participating in any Halloween or fall-related programs, you’re not out of luck yet! Or

By The Johnson County Museum Last month, members of the Johnson County Museum team traveled to Little Rock, Ark., to accept the American Association for State and Local History’s Award

By Johnson County Museum Director Mary McMurray The Johnson County Museum is a museum on a mission. A mission to showcase Johnson County’s unique stories through collections, programs, and exhibitions.

By Johnson County Museum Intern Ryanne Pritchard Latinos have a long history in Johnson County, Kansas. From the early 1800s on, Latinos have had a presence on the county’s landscape.

By David Markham After formally being dedicated in October 2020, Arthur and Betty Verhaeghe Park, located at 11401 W 167th St. in Overland Park, is already getting a major playground

By Performing Arts Coordinator Elena Stephenson and Fine Arts Coordinator Ryan Bell This is the perfect time to dip your toes in the pool of some amazing Fine & Performing