Nestled in the western part of Johnson County, Tomahawk Hills Golf Course offers more than just a scenic place to play—it’s a site steeped in history. From its roots as Native American hunting grounds to its role in the growth of local transportation and suburban development, this land has witnessed centuries of change. Today, it…

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04.07.2025

Learn Our History Through Public Art | JoCoHistory Blog

This post is in conjunction with Johnson County Library's "Past is Prologue: A New Deal for Public Art in the Free State" public program on July 7. To register for this program, please visit Johnson County Library's website. Since 2006, Johnson County has placed a unique emphasis on providing public art for locals and visitors…

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01.08.2025

Knowing the Basics – Streamways, Watersheds, and Water Management | JoCoHistory Blog

You’ve probably heard terms like streamway, watershed, and floodplain used in news articles and conversation before. But do you really know what they mean? Museum staff thought we did – until we started preparing for our special exhibit, “Ripples: Water, Community, and You.” The more we read, the more maps we studied, the more we…

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02.09.2025

Johnson County’s Award-winning Water Management | JoCoHistory Blog

You turn on the faucet, water comes out. What you don’t use runs down the drain and disappears. It feels simple, but every drop of water, whether coming in or going out, depends on a vast and complex system that keeps it safe for humans and the environment. Ripples: Water, Community, and You is…

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Rural Recreation: The Tomahawk Hills Golf Course Area | JoCoHistory Blog

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Knowing the Basics – Streamways, Watersheds, and Water Management | JoCoHistory Blog

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