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Domain Migration

On January 29, 2025, we will be switching from our old .org domains to new .gov domains.

What are the new domains?

Website Old Domain New Domain
Kansas History (main website) www.kshs.org www.kansashistory.gov
Kansas Memory www.kansasmemory.org www.kansasmemory.gov
Review & Compliance Portal review.kshs.org review.kansashistory.gov

Why is this happening?

The Kansas Cybersecurity Act (K.S.A. 75-7245) states that "prior to February 1, 2025, every website that is maintained by a branch of government or state agency shall be moved to a .gov domain." As the Historical Society is a state agency (K.S.A. 75-2701), we are required to make this change to ensure our compliance with the Act.

How does this affect me?

Once we perform the final switch, you will be redirected to a .gov domain when browsing any of our websites. While any tabs you have open will update, you may need to manually update any bookmarks you have saved.

I run a website or publication that has linked to kshs.org / kansasmemory.org in the past. Will those links still work?

Yes! All links to the old .org domains will continue to work as expected. On January 29, 2025, the old .org links will automatically start redirecting to their .gov equivalent. You should not need to make any changes for links to continue working (though we do advise updating them, if practical).

I found a .org link that isn't redirecting properly to .gov. Who do I tell?

Please let us know! You can either use the Webmaster Contact page, or you can email the Webmaster directly. Be sure to let us know what page it is that isn't redirecting.

I found a bug, or other error that wasn't there before.

If you find any bugs or issues with the website, please use the Webmaster Contact page, or you email the Webmaster directly. When submitting, please let us know what you're doing and (if you know) whether it worked on the old domain.

Can I start using the new .gov domains now?

Absolutely! The new domains are already up and running, and are ready for you to visit! Click any of the links in the table above to get started.

What about the Foundation store?

The Foundation's online web store will not be moving, and will continue to be at store.kshs.org for the foreseeable future.