Schedule of Events

Friends of The Wichita Pioneers

Friends of The Wichita Pioneers logo
A bunch of happy workers

Event Schedule

We host work days, walking tours, presentations, and special community events throughout the year.

Release Form – Required for participation in Work Days.

February

Speaking at TKAAM

February 21, 2026

The Kansas African American Museum has requested we speak about segregated cemeteries

March

Wichita Historic Preservation Board

March 9, 2026 • 2PM.
Second Mondays; Ronald Reagan Building; 271 West 3rd St, Wichita
The City's advisory board meets to discuss proposed alterations to city structures, to maintain structural and historic integrity.

March Work Day

March 15, 2026 • 9AM.
Third Sundays, weather permitting.
Gravestone Preservation, cleaning and resetting grave markers.

Cemetery conservation panel

March 26, 2026

Cemetery conservation panel - Kansas Association of Historians - Washburn University. Topeka, KS

April

WSU Society of Public Historians

April 7, 2026 • 5:00

Speaking about forming history nonprofits.

Haysville Library & The DAR

April 11, 2026 • 10:00

We are receiving the Historic Preservation Medal, presented by The Flores del Sol Chapter of the NSDAR.

Wichita Historic Preservation Board

April 13, 2026 • 2PM.
Second Mondays; Ronald Reagan Building; 271 West 3rd St, Wichita
The City's advisory board meets to discuss proposed alterations to city structures, to maintain structural and historic integrity.

Cemetery Preservation Workshop

Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00 a.m. - Noon; Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a free informational workshop on cemetery preservation at Wichita's oldest cemetery--Highland Cemetery.

Sign Up Form here

April Work Day

April 19, 2026 • 9AM.
Third Sundays, weather permitting.
Gravestone Preservation, cleaning and resetting grave markers.

Cemetery Preservation Workshop
RAIN DATE IF NEEDED

Saturday, April 25, 2026
10:00 AM - Noon; Noon - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for a free informational workshop on cemetery preservation at Wichita's oldest cemetery--Highland Cemetery.

Sign Up Form here

May

Wichita Historic Preservation Board

May 11, 2026 • 2PM.
Second Mondays; Ronald Reagan Building; 271 West 3rd St, Wichita
The City's advisory board meets to discuss proposed alterations to city structures, to maintain structural and historic integrity.

May Work Day

May 17, 2026 • 9AM.
Third Sundays, weather permitting.
Gravestone Preservation, cleaning and resetting grave markers.

Memorial Day Weekend

May 23 - 25, 2026
Mausoleum Open

Guided Tour with The Source

May 30, 2026 (Time TBD)
Join us for a meaningful guided tour of Highland Cemetery, Wichita’s oldest cemetery, in partnership with our good pals at Connect With Source new age store!
Tickets Available Here

June

Wichita Historic Preservation Board

June 15, 2026 • 2PM.
Second Mondays; Ronald Reagan Building; 271 West 3rd St, Wichita
The City's advisory board meets to discuss proposed alterations to city structures, to maintain structural and historic integrity.

June Work Day

June 21, 2026 • 9AM.
Third Sundays, weather permitting.
Gravestone Preservation, cleaning and resetting grave markers.

July

Wichita Historic Preservation Board

July 13, 2026 • 2PM.
Second Mondays; Ronald Reagan Building; 271 West 3rd St, Wichita
The City's advisory board meets to discuss proposed alterations to city structures, to maintain structural and historic integrity.

July Work Day

July 19, 2026 • 9AM.
Third Sundays, weather permitting.
Gravestone Preservation, cleaning and resetting grave markers.

August

Wichita Historic Preservation Board

August 10, 2026 • 2PM.
Second Mondays; Ronald Reagan Building; 271 West 3rd St, Wichita
The City's advisory board meets to discuss proposed alterations to city structures, to maintain structural and historic integrity.

August Work Day

August 16, 2026 • 9AM.
Third Sundays, weather permitting.
Gravestone Preservation, cleaning and resetting grave markers.

September

Wichita Historic Preservation Board

September 14, 2026 • 2PM.
Second Mondays; Ronald Reagan Building; 271 West 3rd St, Wichita
The City's advisory board meets to discuss proposed alterations to city structures, to maintain structural and historic integrity.

September Work Day

September 20, 2026 • 9AM.
Third Sundays, weather permitting.
Gravestone Preservation, cleaning and resetting grave markers.

October

Wichita Historic Preservation Board

October 12, 2026 • 2PM.
Second Mondays; Ronald Reagan Building; 271 West 3rd St, Wichita
The City's advisory board meets to discuss proposed alterations to city structures, to maintain structural and historic integrity.

October Work Day

October 18, 2026 • 9AM.
Third Sundays, weather permitting.
Gravestone Preservation, cleaning and resetting grave markers.

November

Wichita Historic Preservation Board

November 9, 2026 • 2PM.
Second Mondays; Ronald Reagan Building; 271 West 3rd St, Wichita
The City's advisory board meets to discuss proposed alterations to city structures, to maintain structural and historic integrity.

November Work Day

November 15, 2026 • 9AM.
Third Sundays, weather permitting.
Gravestone Preservation, cleaning and resetting grave markers.

Historic marker restoration

Contact Us

Interested in volunteering or learning more?

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Email: b_myers123@live.com

Phone: (316) 371-7254