Please join The Overland Park Historical Society this holiday season and donate hats, caps, mittens and gloves for the residents of SafeHome. This organization has been providing women and their children shelter in Johnson County for over 40 years from domestic abuse. Their need for winter weather items is greatly needed and OPHS is happy to assist. Please drop off your new items at our office, 7319 W. 79th Street in Downtown Overland Park. 'Tis the reason for the season to share!

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December 2020 - January Calendar

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General Membership Meeting
November 14, 2020
Maloney's Bar and Grill

Members of the Overland Park Historical Society enjoyed our final general membership meeting of the year at Maloney's on 79th St. Two of our new members joined us for the first time, and it was fun getting to know them. We also had surprise entertainment courtesy of the "Coronaliers" who sang and danced some fun numbers, including a Depot fundraising song sung to the theme from Petticoat Junction. Maloney's served up great meals for our members as we wrapped up business. Thanks to those who attended and helped to create a fun morning for OPHS! If anyone is interested in learning more about OPHS please email us at info@ophistorical.org or drop by our office!

Our puzzles are also available in our online store for out of market purchases. Get them before they are history.
Click here for online purchases.

 

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OPHS hosts small picnic gathering at new Thompson Park
Members of the Overland Park Historical Society met for a membership picnic on September 5 under the main shelter at Thompson Park. It was so nice to see so many of our members attend and catch up. Some of us also took a tour of the nearby Strang Depot building, where Brad Moore walked everyone through our plans for the renovation and restoration of the building in the corner of 80th & Santa Fe. We gained two new members too! Photos courtesy of Brad Moore