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Inside JCPRD: REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs and Segregation – what’s next?

By the Johnson County Museum In 2022, the Johnson County Museum’s special exhibit “REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs and Segregation” took visitors on a deep dive into the history of redlining and

By the Johnson County Museum In 2022, the Johnson County Museum’s special exhibit “REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs and Segregation” took visitors on a deep dive into the history of redlining and



Inside JCPRD: Spaces still available in some JCPRD summer camps

By David Markham Registrations for JCPRD’s 2023 summer camps have been strong this year, but there is still space available in a number of programs. Camp programmers recently suggested best

By David Markham Registrations for JCPRD’s 2023 summer camps have been strong this year, but there is still space available in a number of programs. Camp programmers recently suggested best



Inside JCPRD: All Aboard – New TRAINS special exhibit arrives at JoCo Museum

By the Johnson County Museum The Johnson County Museum will soon unveil a new special exhibit titled: “TRAINS: Transportation and the Transformation of Johnson County.” The exhibit opens on Saturday,

By the Johnson County Museum The Johnson County Museum will soon unveil a new special exhibit titled: “TRAINS: Transportation and the Transformation of Johnson County.” The exhibit opens on Saturday,


Inside JCPRD: May 6 ribbon cutting set for new Wee Links golf facility at Heritage Park Golf Course

By David Markham A new Wee Links golf course developed with local Professional Golfer and Johnson County resident Tom Watson will officially open at JCPRD’s Heritage Park Golf Course in

By David Markham A new Wee Links golf course developed with local Professional Golfer and Johnson County resident Tom Watson will officially open at JCPRD’s Heritage Park Golf Course in




Inside JCPRD: Conflict and the Big Bull Creek

By the Johnson County Museum Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s (JCPRD) Big Bull Creek Park is a beautiful, serene, natural setting located near Edgerton. Visitors likely have no idea

By the Johnson County Museum Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s (JCPRD) Big Bull Creek Park is a beautiful, serene, natural setting located near Edgerton. Visitors likely have no idea


Inside JCPRD: Theatre in the Park launches new Blue Curtain Project

By David Markham The Theatre in the Park has begun hiring professional actors and stage managers for a new educational outreach program aimed at area school students. Theatre in the

By David Markham The Theatre in the Park has begun hiring professional actors and stage managers for a new educational outreach program aimed at area school students. Theatre in the



Inside JCPRD: New JCPRD Poster Project launching soon

By David Markham JCPRD’s Public Art Program will soon be commissioning four regional artists and illustrators to create the first four in an anticipated ongoing a series of collectible posters

By David Markham JCPRD’s Public Art Program will soon be commissioning four regional artists and illustrators to create the first four in an anticipated ongoing a series of collectible posters


Inside JCPRD: Just when you thought you’d spelled it all!

By Theatre in the Park Associate Artistic Director Guy Gardner Syzygy. Now, you wouldn’t normally hear this word in daily conversation, but it’s the first word you’ll hear spelled aloud when

By Theatre in the Park Associate Artistic Director Guy Gardner Syzygy. Now, you wouldn’t normally hear this word in daily conversation, but it’s the first word you’ll hear spelled aloud when


Inside JCPRD: The long history of the Shawnee Indian Mission Site

Guest written by Jennifer Laughlin, Site Director, Shawnee Indian Mission National Historic Landmark The Johnson County Museum is hosting “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories” through March 18.

Guest written by Jennifer Laughlin, Site Director, Shawnee Indian Mission National Historic Landmark The Johnson County Museum is hosting “Away from Home: American Indian Boarding School Stories” through March 18.