HISTORY HIGHLIGHT TOURS: Inventing the American Road Trip!

Schedule

Sat Jun 13 2026 at 10:30 am to 11:30 am

UTC-05:00
Location

11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS, United States, Kansas 66203 | Shawnee, KS

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FREE ADMISSION WITH YOUR JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY CARD!
Explore unique stories of American life in a 1920s Kansas town with our special History Highlights Tour Series – and this month’s theme is INVENTING THE AMERICAN ROAD TRIP!
Explore the rise of America’s Favorite Vacation, as new inventions like the automobile, paved roads, gas stations, National Parks, and more encouraged families hit the road! Each tour includes special featured stories and a custom guided route led by our professional museum staff, who get to highlight their favorite facts and collections around our town and farm.

Tour is included with General Museum Admission (admission rates can be found on www.ShawneeTown.org). FREE ADMISSION WITH A JOHNSON COUNTY LIBRARY CARD 10AM-12PM! Card sign-ups will also be available to all! Tours are designed for adults and kids 5th grade and higher. No RSVPs and space is first–come first–serve, so come early to claim your spot.
**Friends of Shawnee Town Members are entitled to FREE general admission (based on their Membership Level).
DON'T MISS OUR OTHER DATES!
June 27 – The Roaring 20s: Life in Small Town America
July 11 – Technology in 1920s America
July 25 – Segregated America: Life in 1920s Kansas
August 8 – Feeding America: 1920s Truck Farming
August 22 – Tour with the Director!


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11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS, United States, Kansas 66203

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