Geary County Historical Society

History is coming alive in Geary County!

The Geary County Historical Society will host its third annual History Alive! reenactment event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26th, at the Spring Valley Historic Site. Visitors will be invited to step back in time and meet reenactors who will depict life in the late 19th century.

Visitors to the site will be able to imagine life in the past through presentations and hands-on demonstrations, while also exploring the authentic log cabins and one-room schoolhouse on the Spring Valley Historic Site. Skilled tradesmen demonstrating flint knapping, hide tanning, and more will have pieces for sale.

Spring Valley Historic Site is a registered historic site located at 721 N. Spring Valley Road, Junction City and features two authentic 1850s log cabins and the original one-room schoolhouse used by children in the area from 1871 to 1958.

Light concessions will be available for sale, and a suggested $2 per person cash donation will be taken at the gate. All proceeds from the event help support the upkeep of the historic site. Questions about the event can be directed to Kim Neptune at gearyhistoryprograms@gmail.com or 785-238-1666.

History Alive! is sponsored by the Munson family and the Junction City Breakfast Optimist Club.