University of Kansas Open House
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Tour campus-visit museums. Meet students and professors-learn about their projects and watch demonstrations. Attend admissions' presentations. Meet the Jayhawk and Spirit Squad. Watch live street theatre and listen to music. Tour KU's newest buildings: the Dole Institute, Learned Hall addition, Student Recreation Center.
Time: 10am-2pm
University of Kansas Open House
Phone : 785-864-3911 (Always call and confirm events.)
Tours
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Amelia Earhart Earthwork
Atchison's newest memorial to its favorite native daughter is the one-acre Amelia Earhart Earthwork created by famed Kansas artist Stan Herd. This living portrait of Earhart lies on the berm of a hill overlooking Warnock Lake. It was created to celebrate Earhart's 100th birthday on July 24, 1997.
Atchison, KS MemorialsAtchison State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area
A 66 acre lake contains largemouth bass, channel catfish, redear sunfish, bluegill sunfish and black crappie. The wildlife area has about 136 acres of grass and timber open to hunting.
Atchison, KS RecreationAtchison County Courthouse
One of 13 Kansas courthouses designed by George P. Washburn, this ashlar limestone building was completed in 1897, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The clock tower was raised an extra 12 feet from the original design so that it could be seen downtown.
Atchison, KS Historic CourthousesRoyal Movie Theatre
The latest movies are shown on two screens at this historic theatre, which has been completely renovated.
Atchison, KS Theatres