Our Mission
The mission of the Overland Park Historical Society is to collect, preserve, research, exhibit, and educate the public about the history of the region of Overland Park, Kansas and the surrounding area from prehistoric times to the present.
The mission of the Overland Park Historical Society is to collect, preserve, research, exhibit, and educate the public about the history of the region of Overland Park, Kansas and the surrounding area from prehistoric times to the present.
About Us
The Overland Park Historical Society was organized on September 30, 1994 for the purpose of identifying and preserving the history of Overland Park and the surrounding area.
In September of 1998, the Society moved into its current headquarters - the Strang Carriage House. The City of Overland Park renovated the building, and the members of the O.P.H.S. raised money and donated many hours of labor to finish and furnish the interior. The limestone structure, built ca. 1910, originally housed the personal vehicles of William Strang, the founder of Overland Park,and the family of his chauffeur lived upstairs. It is staffed by volunteers at scheduled hours.
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The Overland Park Historical Society was organized on September 30, 1994 for the purpose of identifying and preserving the history of Overland Park and the surrounding area.
In September of 1998, the Society moved into its current headquarters - the Strang Carriage House. The City of Overland Park renovated the building, and the members of the O.P.H.S. raised money and donated many hours of labor to finish and furnish the interior. The limestone structure, built ca. 1910, originally housed the personal vehicles of William Strang, the founder of Overland Park,and the family of his chauffeur lived upstairs. It is staffed by volunteers at scheduled hours.
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A part of the Overland Park Historical Society’s mission is to educate the membership in the culture and history of Overland Park and it’s surrounding areas.
The Board of Directors and officers of the Society meet the first Monday of every month at 3 p.m. to administer business or discuss projects and various activities. Any member or guest having business to be presented are welcome to attend.
The OPHS general membership meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of every other month (beginning with January) in the Overland Park Lutheran Church,(Fellowship Hall) 7810 West 79 St., Overland Park.
The Board of Directors and officers of the Society meet the first Monday of every month at 3 p.m. to administer business or discuss projects and various activities. Any member or guest having business to be presented are welcome to attend.
The OPHS general membership meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the second Saturday of every other month (beginning with January) in the Overland Park Lutheran Church,(Fellowship Hall) 7810 West 79 St., Overland Park.
During the month of December we have a Christmas Luncheon with special music.
The OPHS News is published every other month of the year beginning with January. Schedules and other information concerning the Society is included keeping the membership informed. You can pick up a copy at the Strang Carriage House.
On occasion, we present a tour by bus within a 200 mile radius of Kansas City. Destinations include historical places, a restaurant and rest stops. The tour guide is knowledgeable and keeps the passengers Informed of all aspects. Watch for the schedule in The OPHS News.
The OPHS News is published every other month of the year beginning with January. Schedules and other information concerning the Society is included keeping the membership informed. You can pick up a copy at the Strang Carriage House.
On occasion, we present a tour by bus within a 200 mile radius of Kansas City. Destinations include historical places, a restaurant and rest stops. The tour guide is knowledgeable and keeps the passengers Informed of all aspects. Watch for the schedule in The OPHS News.
A walking tour of Downtown Overland Park is offered from May through October usually in the morning hours. Stops at some of the businesses are included and the guide will explain some of the city’s history.
Phone 913-381-8867 for reservations.
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Phone 913-381-8867 for reservations.
Call us about our entertaining Speaker Series! Contact us for more information
Click here for our Board of Directors - 2017
Overland Park Historical Society 8045 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204 913.381.8867
email: info@ophistorical.org
email: info@ophistorical.org