Senior Wednesday - Crime in 1800's Sedgwick County

Join us for an engaging session of Senior Wednesday, designed for active seniors, in collaboration with local institutions! Discover the darker side of history with this month's topic:

📜 Crime in 1800's Sedgwick County

Presented by John Burchill, a retired Professor of Criminal Justice with over 16 years of experience!

Delve into the scandalous tales from the plains of Kansas, where lawbreakers danced with the devil. Some highlights include:

• The infamous "Bloody Christmas" of 1873 🩸
• The Kansas City Journal of Commerce’s take on "The Bender Tragedy Out Done"
• Wichita's "Secret Police" 🕵️
  gathered from historic records.

Date: 4th Wednesday of the month (January-October)
Location: DeVore Auditorium, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Doors Open: 9:30 AM
Program Starts: 10:00 AM
Admission Fee: $2 for Non-Members (Annual Memberships available starting at $25 - Learn more about memberships)
Enjoy refreshments provided by the Friends of the Historical Museum before the program starts! ☕

Interested in helping out? 🌟 You can volunteer at our Senior Wednesday Refreshment table by emailing us at museum@wichitahistory.org or calling 📞 316-265-9314!

This month, prepare for fascinating stories and a tour to follow at 11 AM.

Special Thanks: To the Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation for their generous support!