Howe House & Welsh Farmstead

Howe House exterior

Built in 1867 by a Welsh immigrant stone-mason, this historic limestone home is one of the oldest in Emporia, and features original architecture and furnishings. Info and tours by appointment.

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Howe Hoist

A new tradition is taking root in Emporia, “The Howe Hoist.” Inspired by the legacy of Richard Howe, a local stone mason whose artistry shaped the foundations of our community,…

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Good Way Sunday

It’s time to kick off our Spring 2024 season! Our first Good Way Sunday event features Speakeasy! Speakeasy is an Emporia-based girl band that plays folk, rock, and all things…

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Exploring Indoor Spaces

Right now is the perfect time to put your New Year’s travel resolutions into action. You might not be up for outside activities in the dead of winter, but how…

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History of Emporia

Photo of downtown commercial street in the late 1800s depicting the history of emporia

Described as “the loveliest site in the world for a town,” Emporia was founded by five men from Lawrence in 1857, when Kansas was still a territory battling over slavery.…

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