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Memories of the Prairie
Experience first-hand stories, educational programs and re-enactors bring history to life at the Historical Society and Museum on Saturdays during the summer. Come learn about the history of Dickinson County and Kansas from those that have lived it. The series culminates with an old-fashioned ice cream social. Each session starts at 7:00 pm at the Heritage Hall.
June 14th: Marvin Burris - How Abilene became the first major shipping point for Texas cattle
June 21st: Teresa Weishaar - Women of the Prairie
June 28th: Schuler Family - Angus Days and Fairview Farm
July 12th: James Holland - T.C. Henry's speech about Tom Smith
July 19th: Ice Cream Social - Enjoy homemade ice cream and good fellowship with a chance to take home a pie, cake, cookies or other baked goods up for auction. Auction revenue benefits the Historical Society.
Get ready to explore Dickinson County at your leisure in your own vehicle...a good old fashioned Sunday drive! Tours are divided into four quadrants. Historical highlights are provided along the way. The drives will take you on state highways, township roads and county roads. Please drive with caution and respect private property.
Each drive will include a stop for a picnic lunch if you choose to do so. If you do not wish to stop, please proceed to the next instruction.
Before heading out, make sure to have a full tank of fuel, have your water with you, and make sure to use the restrooms before heading out. We encourage to have lots of fun and learn about some great history in our county. Please let us know what you thought of this drive.