By Heather Hagedorn
Geary County Historical Society Director/Curator
Junction City, Kan. – The Geary County Historical Society has announced its participation in the 2026 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program.
Discover the stories of the people, places, and events that have shaped the Geary County community over the years. The Historical Society museum is located at 530 N. Adams, Junction City, and is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 1pm-4pm.
The Sunflower Summer Program is a benefit for Kansas families with school-aged children, pre-K through Grade 12, to encourage them to explore, and love Kansas. The program is designed to give affordable access to tourism attractions across the state and support the Kansas tourism economy. Eligible Kansas families will download the Sunflower Summer App to claim tickets to participating venues. One (1) adult ticket is eligible for free admission with eligible students.
Tickets are redeemed at participating venues upon their arrival. Each user can only use tickets once per venue during the 2026 season. The 2026 Sunflower Summer season will run from July 9 - August 2. "We are thrilled to be a venue for the 2026 Kansas Sunflower Summer program," said Museum Director, Heather Hagedorn, “There’s something special about seeing kids explore, learn, and enjoy hands-on experiences right here. This program makes it easy for families to create meaningful memories together, and we’re proud to be one of the destinations that helps showcase the best of Kansas.”