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Three Generation Pedigree Chart
A great place to start documenting your family history. This three generation pedigree chart is ideal for grade school students.
Updated: June 15, 2026
It’s never too early to introduce students to history—and to their own family history. When young learners see themselves as part of a larger story, they begin to understand how individual lives shape communities, and how communities shape the world. Our materials are meant to help you open that door, one page—and one story—at a time.
Riley County Genealogical Society is proud to support educators who are helping the next generation discover the stories of the past. To make history more approachable and fun in the classroom, RCGS has partnered with the Riley County Historical Museum and Society to create two original coloring books that are available free of charge to educators. These coloring books designed to spark curiosity, encourage questions, and give students a hands-on way to connect with people, places, and events from long ago.
We've also included several commonly used classroom forms and a list of free research resources.
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Resources for Educators
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Walking Through History on the Linear Trail
This coloring book invites readers of all ages to explore the stories woven into our local area. The detailed illustrations by artist Hilary Wahlen make this coloring book truly one-of-a-kind, offering a visual journey through the people, places, and moments that shaped our community. This book was a collaboration of RCGS and the Riley County Historical Society & Museum with support from the Arts & Humanities Association of Manhattan and The Strong Inn: Rachelle Routh, owner.
Updated: October 25, 2026
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Coloring the Past : Twenty Riley County Women Who Made History
Discover the inspiring stories of twenty remarkable women connected to Riley County in this beautifully designed coloring book. This book commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment - the landmark legislation that secured voting rights for women across the nation.
Updated: October 25, 2026
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Free Resources for Riley County Research
This list, compiled in 2025 and updated in 2026, provides a list of local and online resources that are available for free.
Updated: October 25, 2026
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Four Generation Pedigree Chart
A great place to start documenting your family history. This four generation pedigree chart is ideal for grade school students who want to go beyond their grandparents history.
Updated: October 25, 2026
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