Staff Directory
By Division or Program
Executive Director | State Historic Preservation Officer | Administration | Cultural Resources | Museum and Education | State Archives | Programs
Kansas Historical Foundation (Kansas State Historical Society, Inc.
General Offices
 Administration785-272-8681, ext. 243 - General questions kshs.information@ks.gov |
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 Historic Preservation785-272-8681, ext. 240 - Historic building preservation questions kshs.shpo@ks.gov |
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 Kansas Museum of History785-272-8681, ext. 415 - Museum questions - Museum tours kshs.education@ks.gov |
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 Kansas Historical Foundation785-272-8681, ext. 209 - Membership, retail, donor questions membership@kshistory.org |
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 Kansas State Capitol Visitor Center785-296-3966 - Capitol tours kshs.capitol@ks.gov |
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 Research Assistance785-272-8681, ext. 117 - Questions for research kshs.reference@ks.gov |
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 Webmaster785-272-8681, ext. 243 - Questions about website kshs.webmaster@ks.gov |
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Executive Director/State Historic Preservation Officer
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Patrick Zollner |
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 Caryn KramerExecutive Assistant 785-272-8681, ext. 204 caryn.kramer@ks.gov |
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Administration Division
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 Matthew ChappellDirector, Administration Division 785-272-8681, ext. 207 - Human resources - Fiscal matthew.chappell@ks.gov |
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 Bobbie AthonDirector of Communications/Public Information Officer II 785-272-8681, ext. 262 - Public information office - Communications - Website content - Marketing bobbie.athon@ks.gov |
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 Brenda KippContent Creator 785-272-8681, ext. 250 - Publications and social media content research/writer brenda.l.kipp@ks.gov |
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 Kim KorberMultimedia Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 251 - Publication layout, promotional graphics, videos, photography kim.korber@ks.gov |
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 Ashley WunderEvaluation and Engagement Manager 785-272-8681, ext. 263 - Evaluation and audience research, data collection, analysis, and reporting ashley.wunder@ks.gov |
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 Mark ColeAccountant 785-272-8681, ext. 208 - Accounting mark.cole@ks.gov |
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 Brenda ReynoldsonAccounting Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 220 - Accounts payable - Tax credit clerk brenda.reynoldson@ks.gov |
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Lara Williams Procurement Officer 785-272-8681, ext. 172 - Purchasing - Stockroom lara.williams@ks.gov |
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Mary Beavers Administrative Assistant (Afternoon) 785-272-8681, ext. 243 - Reception mary.beavers@ks.gov |
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Gill Schawo Administrative Assistant (Morning) 785-272-8681, ext. 243 - Reception gill.schawo@ks.gov |
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 Eric ColeTechnology Support Consultant 785-272-8681, ext. 242 - IT systems - Land survey eric.cole@ks.gov |
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Christine Desmuke Database Administrator 785-272-8681, ext. 265 - Databases christine.desmuke@ks.gov |
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 J. J. - Jaureque JonesTechnology Support Consultant 785-272-8681, ext. 241 - IT systems jaureque.jones@ks.gov |
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 Robert ArnoldGrounds/Custodial Supervisor 785-272-8681, ext. 175 - Buildings and grounds maintenance robert.arnold@ks.gov |
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Larry Eicher Custodial Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 175 - Maintenance kshs.information@ks.gov |
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Joe Krivenko General Maintenance Repair Technician 785-272-8681, ext. 457 - Maintenance and repair joe.krivenko@ks.gov |
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 Ron MabreyCustodial Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 175 - Maintenance ronnie.mabrey@ks.gov |
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 Christopher PughBuilding System Maintenance Technician 785-272-8681, ext. 456 (Cell) 785-250-2010 - Building systems chris.pugh@ks.gov |
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 Penny ShouldersCustodial Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 175 - Facilities kshs.information@ks.gov |
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Dayton Still Custodial Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 175 - Facilities kshs.information@ks.gov |
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 Doug WadsworthPhysical Plant Supervisor 785-272-8681, ext. 412 Pager 785-357-9721 - Physical plant doug.wadsworth@ks.gov |
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Laurie Buhler Residence Manager Cedar Crest 785-296-3636 - Governor's residence laurie.buhler@ks.gov |
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Cultural Resources Division
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 Katrina RinglerDivision Director Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer 785-272-8681, ext. 217 - Supervising preservation office - Certified Local Governments - Historic Preservation Fund katrina.ringler@ks.gov |
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 Nikki KlarmannState Archeologist 785-272-8681, ext. 269 - Unmarked burials - Kansas Antiquities Act - Archeology site protection nikki.klarmann@ks.gov |
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 Shelby BeltzPublic Outreach Archeologist 785-272-8681, ext. 267 - Public outreach - Archeology public information, training program - Archeology site inventory access, records shelby.beltz@ks.gov |
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 Barb CrableContract Archeologist 785-272-8681, ext. 266 - Archeology barbara.crable@ks.gov |
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 Melinda DomeArcheology Administrative Officer 785-272-8681, ext. 258 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) - Contract Archeology Program melinda.dome@ks.gov |
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Christine Garst Archeology Lab Supervisor 785-272-8681, ext. 151 - Archeology conservation - Archeology donations - Archeology loans chris.garst@ks.gov |
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 Chris HerriageContract Archeologist 785-272-8681, ext. 257 - Archeology chris.herriage@ks.gov |
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 Mallory AyeHistoric Tax Credit Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 225 - Tax credits mallory.aye@ks.gov |
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 Robert ElderReview and Compliance Coordinator 785-272-8681, ext. 229 - Note of Intent - Section 106 - State Preservation law robert.elder@ks.gov |
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Tina Gustin Tax Credit Clerk 785-272-8681, ext. 245 - Tax credits tina.gustin@ks.gov |
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 Jamee Fiore KrivenkoNational Register Coordinator 785-272-8681, ext. 216 - National and State Registers - Kansas Historic Resources Inventory jamee.fiore.krivenko@ks.gov |
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 Kristen JohnstonHistoric Tax Credit Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 213 - Historic tax credits kristen.johnston@ks.gov |
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 Lauren JonesSurvey and Outreach Coordinator 785-272-8681, ext. 214 - Architectural Survey - Kansas Historic Resources Inventory - Preservation Outreach lauren.jones@ks.gov |
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Christopher Leitch Tax Credit Reviewer 785-272-8681, ext. 222 - Tax credits christopher.leitch@ks.gov |
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 Jan Shupert-ArickGrants Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 226 - Heritage Trust Fund Grant jan.shupert.arick@ks.gov |
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 Ron VanBuskirkAdministrative Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 240 ron.vanbuskirk@ks.gov |
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 Tiffany GrassmuckHistoric Sites Supervisor 785-272-8681, ext. 218 - State Historic Sites tiffany.grassmuck@ks.gov |
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Amanda Pope |
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 Ray StockmanArchitect 785-272-8681, ext. 212 - Historical society properties - Architectural planning ray.stockman@ks.gov |
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 Betty BouraySite Administrator Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site, Republic 785-748-2205 - Site administration - Programs/Tours betty.bouray@ks.gov |
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 Mark BrooksSite Administrator Kaw Mission and Last Chance Store State Historic Site, Council Grove 620-307-2754 - Site administration - Programs/Tours mark.brooks@ks.gov |
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 Adam ConkeyAssistant Site Administrator Fort Hays State Historic Site, Hays 785-625-6812 - Site administration - Programs/Tours adam.conkey@ks.gov |
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 Lori DeWinklerSite Administrator Red Rocks State Historic Site, Emporia 620-342-2800 - Site administration - Programs/Tours kshs.redrocks@ks.gov |
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 Jim DickCo-Site Administrator Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site, Pleasanton 913-270-4217 - Site administration - Programs/Tours jim.dick@ks.gov |
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 Alison HamiltonCo-Site Administrator Mine Creek Civil War Battlefield State Historic Site, Pleasanton 913-270-4217 - Site administration - Programs/Tours alison.hamilton@ks.gov |
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Mary Knapp Site Administrator First Territorial Capitol State Historic Site, Fort Riley 785-784-5535 - Site administration - Programs/Tours kshs.firstterritorial@ks.gov |
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 Tim RuesSite Administrator Constitution Hall State Historic Site, Lecompton 785-887-6520 - Site administration - Programs/Tours tim.rues@ks.gov |
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Eric Smallwood Grinter Place State Historic Site, Kansas City 913-299-0373 - Site administration - Programs/Tours kshs.grinter@ks.gov |
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 Megan SothanSite Administrator Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site, Hanover 785-337-2635 - Site administration - Programs/Tours megan.sothan@ks.gov |
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 Roxanne WoodenAssistant Site Administrator Kaw Mission and Last Chance Store State Historic Site, Council Grove 620-307-2754 - Programs/Tours roxanne.wooden@ks.gov |
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 Tammy YoungerSite Administrator Fort Hays State Historic Site, Hays 785-625-6812 - Site administration - Programs/Tours tammy.younger@ks.gov |
Museum and Education Division
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 Sarah BellDirector, Museum and Education Division 785-272-8681, ext. 417 sarah.bell@ks.gov |
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 Joy BrennanProgram Coordinator 785-272-8681, ext. 415 - Museum tours - Public programs - History & Environmental Fair joy.brennan@ks.gov |
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 Boone DodsonMuseum Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 435 - Museum special projects boone.dodson@ks.gov |
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 Anne DorceyExhibits Designer 785-272-8681, ext. 404 - Exhibits design and construction anne.dorcey@ks.gov |
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 Rebecca DuncanMuseum Teacher 785-272-8681, ext. 415 - Museum tour guide kshs.education@ks.gov |
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 Sheryl FieldsCapitol Tour Guide Kansas State Capitol 785-296-3966 - Capitol tour guide kshs.capitol@ks.gov |
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 Nate ForsbergExhibit Director 785-272-8681, ext. 403 - Exhibit design and construction nate.forsberg@ks.gov |
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Penny Guy Capitol Tour Guide Kansas State Capitol 785-296-3966 - Capitol tour guide kshs.capitol@ks.gov |
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 Tracie HaddockCapitol Tour Guide Kansas State Capitol 785-296-3966 - Capitol tour guide kshs.capitol@ks.gov |
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 Lois HerrEducation Coordinator 785-272-8681, ext. 425 - Traveling trunks - Kansas Day - Museum After Hours lois.herr@ks.gov |
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 Norman HodgeCapitol Tour Guide Kansas State Capitol 785-296-3966 - Capitol tour guide kshs.capitol@ks.gov |
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 Trae JohnsonAssistant Director of Education and Outreach 785-272-8681, ext. 418 - Museum tours - Traveling resource trunks trae.johnson@ks.gov |
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Haley Kelley Capitol Visitor Center Assistant Coordinator Kansas State Capitol 785-296-3966 - Capitol Visitor Center haley.kelley@ks.gov |
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Beth Kensinger Capitol Tour Guide Kansas State Capitol 785-296-3966 - Capitol tour guide kshs.capitol@ks.gov |
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 Roberta Moore-MeinzerMuseum Teacher 785-272-8681, ext. 415 - Museum tour guide kshs.education@ks.gov |
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 Donna Rae PearsonCollection Development Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 436 donna.rae.pearson@ks.gov |
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 Ashley PheigaruMuseum and Education Assistant 785-272-8681, ext. 416 ashley.pheigaru@ks.gov |
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Emily Piland Museum Teacher 785-272-8681, ext. 415 - Museum tour guide kshs.education@ks.gov |
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 Patricia SmithCapitol Tour Guide Kansas State Capitol 785-296-3966 - Capitol tour guide kshs.capitol@ks.gov |
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 Darren WadeCapitol Visitor Center Coordinator Kansas State Capitol 785-296-3966 - Capitol tours darren.wade@ks.gov |
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 Anna WoodsMuseum Curator 785-272-8681, ext. 452 - Museum curatorial anna.woods@ks.gov |
 Nikaela ZimmermanCollections Manager 785-272-8681, ext. 407 - Museum collection nikaela.zimmerman@ks.gov |
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State Archives Division
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 Michael ChurchDivision Director 785-272-8681, ext. 271 - Digital collections michael.church@ks.gov |
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Megan Burton
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 Olivia BanzetCollections Archivist 785-272-8681, ext. 283 olivia.banzet@ks.gov |
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 Jessie BlomGovernment Records Archivist 785-272-8681, ext. 286 jessie.blom@ks.gov |
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 Emily BodenhamerLibrary Assistant 785-272-8681, ext. 141 emily.bodenhamer@ks.gov |
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 Teresa CobleAcquisitions Archivist 785-272-8681, ext. 282 - Acquisitions teresa.coble@ks.gov |
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Eric Cole Land Survey Coordinator 785-272-8681, ext. 242 - Land survey eric.cole@ks.gov |
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 Amber DraperLibrary Assistant 785-272-8681, ext. 113 - Reference desk amber.draper@ks.gov |
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Benjamin Epps Photographer 785-272-8681, ext. 409 - Photo studio benjamin.epps@ks.gov |
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 Susan ForbesReference Librarian 785-272-8681, ext. 253 - Reference susan.forbes@ks.gov |
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 Darrell GarwoodArchives Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 301 darrell.garwood@ks.gov |
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Lisa Keys Digital Archivist 785-272-8681, ext. 132 - Digital collections lisa.keys@ks.gov |
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Cordell Moats Digital Archivist 785-272-8681, ext. 280 - Digital collections cordell.moats@ks.gov |
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 Sarah ParsonsReference Archivist 785-272-8681, ext. 288 - Reference sarah.parsons@ks.gov |
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Gwen Perney Federal Grants Manager/
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Katie Roberts |
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 Dylan Sweyko-KuhlmanSenior Archivist for Collections 785-272-8681, ext. 274 - Digital resources dylan.sweyko-kuhlman@ks.gov |
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 Jason ThomasonCollections Archivist 785-272-8681, ext. 285 jason.thomason@ks.gov |
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 Jennifer ThompsonImage Tech 785-272-8681, ext. 142 jennifer.thompson@ks.gov |
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 Marc TsunoArchives Specialist 785-272-8681, ext. 301 marc.tsuno@ks.gov |
By Program
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| Accounting | Ext. 208 |
| Archeology | Ext. 267 |
| Building Maintenance | Ext. 456 |
| Communications | Ext. 262 |
| IT | Ext. 241 |
| Membership | Ext. 209 |
| Museum After Hours | Ext. 415 |
| National and State Register | Ext. 216 |
| Reference | Ext. 117 |
| Retail | Ext. 209 |
| State Historic Preservation Office | Ext. 217 |
| School Tours: Kansas Museum of History - Topeka | Ext. 415 |
| School Tours: Kansas State Capitol - Topeka | 785-296-3966 |
| School Tours: Kansas State Historic Sites | Site Administrators |
| Security | Ext. 421 |
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