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Sunflower Summer Program
The Heritage Center is a Sunflower Summer venue from July 12th through August 3rd.
History comes to life with FREE admission for Kansas families!
Ride the 1901 CW Parker Carousel, explore early pioneer life and learn how Abilene shaped the West.
Download the app at SunflowerSummer.org.
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.
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.


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