Every first Wednesday at 1:30pm, join us for our monthly Senior Wednesday event at the Museum of World Treasures! 

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Event Details:

• Date: September 4, 2024
• Time: 1:30 PM
• Location: Museum of World Treasures [get directions]

Cost:

• Museum Members: Free
• Non-Members: $4 per person plus tax

Attending Information:

• Open to all ages
• No need to register; simply walk in!
• Light refreshments provided.

this month's talk

Kansas in 1601: Quivira

In 1601, a Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate travelled north from New Spain to southern Kansas. Archaeological evidence, along with Spanish historical records from the Onate and Coronado campaigns, relate the lived experiences of Ancestral Wichita people.

About the Speaker - Dr. Crystal Dozier

Dr. Crystal Dozier, Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Wichita State University, is an anthropological archaeologist with over a decade of experience. Dr. Dozier received her PhD and MA from Texas A&M University and her BA from the University of Chicago. She also serves as the City Archaeologist for the city of Wichita. Dr. Dozier’s work has garnered wide attention, as featured by Smithsonian Magazine, National Geographic, Archaeology Magazine, and more.

What are Senior Wednesdays?

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors and offered by a collaboration of Wichita institutions.

Learn About Other Senior Wednesdays Events

Museum of World Treasures is a proud to host the afternoon Senior Wednesday on the first Wednesday of every month.