The Basehor Historical Museum Society was formed in 1985 by life long area resident Olive Carney. Olive and her husband, Joe Carney owned and operated an antique store in the old feed store building on 155th St. in Basehor. The original group of members met in individual homes. Eventually, display cases featuring small historical items were placed throughout the community. The Basehor Historical Museum Society's major function is to discover and collect any material which may help establish or illustrate the history of the area. The society disseminates historical information and arouses interest in the past.

Anyone interested in the history of the coummunity is welcome to attend our monthly meetings the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm. Volunteers are always needed.

Lela Wiley and family donated the building to the Society to be used for a museum. Along with the Wiley donation, was a $25,000 donation from Mr. & Mrs. Bill Beaver in memory of Gloria Neu for renovations, Heartland Plumbing & Heating donated the plumbing, heating and cooling. Miller Sign Shoppe donated the signage for the outside of building, Dixie Kreider donated $1,500 to assist us with the purchase of an emergency exit door. Many donations are continually coming in. 

Plans are to raise money required to construct a Museum and Conference Center to be located at 158th & Parallel. A citizen in the community has pledged $15,000 towards the Museum & Conference Center project.

For donation of artifacts or abstracts for home properties contact the society at (913) 724-4022.Contributions of money, time and talent towards the construction of our new facility are graciously accepted. Individuals who donate $100 or more will receive permanent recognition. Donations are fully tax deductible. The museum treasurer will provide a gift receipt for a tax return. Mail your donations to the address listed above.