The Overland Park Historical Society
Discover O.P.
Preserving the Stories that Shape Us
Our mission: To preserve, interpret, and share Overland Park’s story.
Founded in 1994, the Overland Park Historical Society is continuing the legacy of the Overland Park Heritage Foundation, which preserved the community’s history for many years. Today, that mission is expanding to include the operation of Discover O.P., the preservation and stewardship of an expanding collection, and educational programs that engage students, residents, and visitors of all ages. By connecting the community with its past, OPHS is helping ensure that Overland Park’s history remains a living resource—one that informs, inspires, and shapes the community’s future.
What Guides Us:
Preservation.
Protecting the photographs, artifacts, documents, and stories that tell Overland Park’s history.
Discovery.
Encouraging curiosity, research, and new perspectives on the events and people that shaped our community.
Connection.
Bringing people and generations together through shared stories and experiences.
Stewardship.
Caring responsibly for collections and ensuring that our history is accessible to future generations.
Discover O.P. is your gateway to Overland Park history . . . and so much more.
Located in Downtown Overland Park at 80th and Santa Fe Drive, Discover O.P. explores the people, places, and events that shaped our community – from William Strang’s interurban railway and Kansas’ first airfield to the remarkable growth that has made Overland Park the state’s second-largest city.
In addition, the Overland Park Historical Society provides:
