Our popular History on Tap series returns in 2023 with new featured guest speakers and local brews. Join us in the Museum’s Town Hall for a complimentary beverage and new engaging history conversations, located at Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203.
History on Tap presents “From Flintlock to Enbloc: US Infantry Weapons 1776–1945”
Wednesday, January 25
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sponsored by Transport Brewery
Come explore the long arms carried by the American foot soldier from 1776–1945, and learn about the related field equipment needed to maintain and serve the weapons. From flintlock muskets to enbloc clips, learn about the historic technologies available from colonial times to the WWII “arsenal of democracy” era. Infantry small arms will be the focus, with artifacts on display exclusively for one night only! This program is presented by Museum Director Charlie Pautler.
Tickets for the program are $5 and includes a complimentary beverage from our evening’s featured brewery: Transport Brewing, located just down the street! Space is limited, purchase your ticket
online or call (913) 248–2360 to reserve your seats.
History on Tap presents “From Fancy to Flappers to Farm – Fashion of the Twenties”
Wednesday, February 22
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sponsored by Servaes Brewing Company
The 1920’s brought many changes to women’s fashion, and there are many stories behind this revolution! What inspired Coco Channel to create the iconic “little black dress”? Did social media have an influence just as today? And what were they wearing “down on the farm”? Featuring expert Mary L. Schmidt (Playing Dress–Up: The Stories & Clothes of Our Lives), who will exhibit a selection of garments from her personal collection and share personal stories and anecdotes about particular pieces and their context in the broader history.
Tickets for the program are $5 and includes a complimentary beverage from our evening’s featured brewery: Servaes Brewing, located just down the street! Space is limited, purchase your ticket
online or call (913) 248–2360 to reserve your seats.
History on Tap presents: The Kansas City Monarchs and America’s National Pastime
Wednesday, March 22
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kick off the baseball season right with the fantastic conversation on the Kansas City Monarchs! Featuring Phil Dixon, historian and co–founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, we will explore the impact of the Negro Leagues on America’s Favorite Pastime. The history of Negro League baseball in America mirrors the racial strife experienced by African Americans in society, and was plagued by discrimination, racism, and inequity while its athletes were celebrated for their resiliency, professionalism, and athleticism. The Kansas City Monarchs barnstormed across Kansas and the region to play more than 400 games against local towns between 1920 and 1957.
Tickets for the program are $5 and includes a complimentary beverage from our evening’s featured brewery! Space is limited, purchase your ticket
online or call (913) 248–2360 to reserve your seats.