OUR SOCIETY
The Society was chartered on December
8, 1988 as a 501(C)3 not-for-profit
organization and was incorporated as
Monticello Community Historical Society
Inc. on February 19, 1999. MCHS is
dedicated to the appreciation,
preservation, and celebration of the
history and heritage of the Monticello
Community in Johnson County, Kansas.
MCHS publishes quarterly newsletters;
has regularly scheduled meetings with
history related programs, which are
always open to the public; stages local
historical re-enactments, and sponsors
field trips for members and the
community.
As outlined in the MCHS Constitution -
The purpose of this society shall be to
bring together those people interested in
history, and especially in the history of
the Monticello Community.
Understanding the history of our
community is basic to our democratic
way of life, gives us a better
understanding of our state and nation,
and promotes a better appreciation of
our American Heritage.
In 1999 MCHS received ownership of the
former Monticello Township fire station
at Floyd Cline Hall (83rd and Gleason). It
is now known as the Monticello Historical
Station at Floyd Cline Hall, where
meetings and activities are held for both
members and the public.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MONTICELLO COMMUNITY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Terry Love, President
Cheryn Swanson, Vice President
Bill Hawkins, Treasurer
Cindy Ashby, Secretary
Janet Rokusek, At-Large
Michael Wray, At-Large
Sharron Uhler, At-Large