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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.
Plan a Visit
Individuals
Individuals
Adults ages 18 to 61 years
$10 admission
$4 carousel ride
Adults over 62 years old
and Military
$7 admission
$4 carousel ride
Children 2-17 years old
$5 includes museum and carousel ride
Children under 2 years old
Free admission (includes carousel ride with paid adult ticket for ride)
School Groups
$3 per student includes ride on carousel
Free admission for one teacher and one para per class ($3 for carousel ride)
$5 museum admission for each additional adult (plus $3 for carousel ride if desired)
Special Considerations
Group Rate
(must be group
of 10 or more adults)
$5 admission per person
$4 carousel ride per person
GUIDED TOURS
For inquiries about guided tours, please contact the museum at
(785) 263-2681
or
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