Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society began in 1966 when concerned citizens of the community recognized the need for a genealogical organization to collect, preserve and disseminate genealogical and related historical data, with special emphasis on the preservation of Sedgwick County history and heritage. The society is conducted as a non-profit educational organization under Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3), operating as a corporation, with current bylaws and standing rules. MHGS is a non profit organization with no ethnic, age or racial restrictions.