History on Tap: “Tutmania! 100 Years and Counting”
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Shawnee Town 1929 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee Town 1929
History on Tap
Our 2022 History on Tap Series wraps with an absolute icon – King Tut! Since the first steps of King Tutankhamun’s tomb were uncovered in November 1922, the world has been obsessed by the life and possessions of the Boy King. The wave of Egyptomania that hit the US in the 1920s ushered in another Egyptian Revival, sometimes called “Tutmania,” that influenced art, architecture, fashion, and design as well as enhanced our understanding of ancient Egypt. Join Egyptologist Stacy Davidson on a journey through the life and times of King Tutankhamun, the excavation of his tomb, and the enduring legacy of his impact on our arts and pop culture.
Tickets for the program are $5.00 or free to Friends of Shawnee Town members, and includes a complimentary beverage from our evening’s featured brewery! Visitors will also get the chance to tour 1920s automobiles, displayed courtesy of our friends at the Plain Ole A’s Model A Ford Club. Space is limited, please visit the link below or call (913) 248-2360 to reserve your seats. The event will be held in the Museum’s Town Hall, located at 11600 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, Kansas 66203.