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
Inside JCPRD: 2021 was another successful year of service for JCPRD
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)
Inside JCPRD: The Parks & Recreation Foundation of Johnson County introduces the Access + Equity For All Fund
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
Inside JCPRD: Sunflower jelly and teeny-tiny tinsel trees…buy local from the Johnson County Museum Store
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
Inside JCPRD: A very merry Mid-Century Christmas
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
Inside JCPRD: We have trails and great scenery that are perfect for after-celebration outings!
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
Inside JCPRD: Fashion lights up the All-Electric House – Holiday style
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
Inside JCPRD: Christmas chaos is just around the corner! (Brace yourself!)
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
Inside JCPRD: Unearthing History – Frank L. Hagaman’s WWI Identification Disc
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
Inside JCPRD: There’s still time to participate in fall and Halloween programs
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
Inside JCPRD: Celebrating excellence in our county museum
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
Inside JCPRD: The Johnson County Museum and you
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.
Inside JCPRD: Latinos and the railroads in Johnson County
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.
Inside JCPRD: Verhaeghe Park playground expansion to open this fall
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
Inside JCPRD: Happy Arts Education Week!
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