Kansas is turning 163 years old this year, and the Smoky Hill Museum plans to offer a FREE public celebration on Saturday, January 27, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The whole family can enjoy learning how to make butter and shell corn at the Kansas Day Open House and Birthday Bash. Plus, there will be demonstrations, make-and-take crafts and delicious birthday cupcakes. Also, be sure to stop by the Museum Store for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.

The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum in downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum is open Tuesdays- Fridays 11-5 and Saturdays 10-5.

For needed accommodations, please call Nona Miller at 309-5776 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least five working days prior to the event.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695697919671.jpeg" alt="Remember when it was warm outside? The annual Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Remember when it was warm outside? The annual Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair on Saturday, Sept. 23, in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
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Celebrate Kansas’ Birthday at Smoky Hill Museum in Salina