# Event Details - **Event Name**: Senior Wednesday - Crime in 1800's Sedgwick County - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors and offered by a collaboration of local institutions. Learn more at Seniorwednesday.org Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum offers its Senior Wednesdays on the 4th Wednesday of each month, January-October. JULY'S TOPIC: Crime in 1800's Sedgwick County Presented by John Burchill The zephyr breezes of the plains of Kansas in the 1800s did not always result in amber waves; on occasion, it was a talisman of the dark storms in the minds and personalities of our early settlers. This presentation is an attempt to look at those in Wichita who deviated from the embrace of law so they could dance with the devil. Some of the topics included: "Bloody Christmas" of 1873, that the Kansas City Journal of Commerce wrote "The Bender Tragedy Out Done"; Wichita's "Secret Police"; Shootouts, horse thieves, and more! Oh My! About the Presenter A retired (Emeriti) Professor of Criminal Justice, Burchill has sixteen years of criminal justice experience and twenty-seven years of teaching at Kansas Wesleyan University, and a demonstrated history of producing new programs, coursework, and trainings. An author and a long-time speaker for Humanities Kansas, Burchill stays active in retirement in areas of criminal justice historical research, emergency communications, music performance, and spoiling his two granddaughters. Past topics for Humanities Kansas included: Kansas Anti-Horse Thief Societies; Cowboys and Clerics; Four Horsemen and a Sage; and People, Places, and Politics in 1800s Kansas. Some of the other presentations made in the past include such topics as: Brothels, Bootleggers & Badmen of Salina; Early Crime & Crime Fighters in Kansas; Notorious Saline County; Choosing Our Response to Racism: The Bethany Incident. He is the author of Bullets, Badges, and Bridles: Horse Thieves and the Societies that Pursued Them. Doors open at 9:30am Non-Member Admission Fee – $2 (Annual Memberships available starting at $25- Learn more at: Memberships) Refreshments provided by the “Friends of the Historical Museum” (served prior to program). • Interested in volunteering at a Senior Wednesday Refreshment table? Email us at museum@wichitahistory.org or call 316-265-9314! Program starts at 10am in the DeVore Auditorium (2nd Floor) – Tour to follow at 11am (Due to capacity restrictions, program has limited seating of 60.) The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum’s Senior Wednesday programs are made possible through a generous grant from the Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation. Don’t miss any of our upcoming Senior Wednesdays in 2026! August 26th - Shady Ladies of the Peerless Princess September 23rd - Before the Hillcrest in College Hill October 28th - Museum Docents Present Their Favorites - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wichita/senior-wednesday-crime-in-1800s-sedgwick-county/200030060810829 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, volunteering - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 103 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Wichita - **state**: KS - **country**: United States - **location**: 204 S Main St, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67202 - **lat**: 37.68473 - **long**: -97.33784 - **full address**: 204 S Main St, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67202 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Senior Wednesday - Crime in 1800's Sedgwick County - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/92d2f506df692a123952708dc1c59b6de9d98c60c747843520c039b57a04359a-rimg-w1200-h628-dcd1c3bb-gmir?v=1784313469 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Senior Wednesday - Crime in 1800's Sedgwick County being held? - **A:** Senior Wednesday - Crime in 1800's Sedgwick County takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am at 204 S Main St, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67202. - **Q**: Who is organizing Senior Wednesday - Crime in 1800's Sedgwick County? - **A:** Senior Wednesday - Crime in 1800's Sedgwick County is organized by Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Senior Wednesday - Crime in 1800's Sedgwick County is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wichita, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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