FUTURE, PRESENT and PAST: New season’s programs set to begin at museum
The past comes alive every autumn through the Finney County Historical Society, and that’s happening once again – several times, actually – in the season just ahead.
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FUTURE, PRESENT and PAST: Join in to help keep local, area history alive
We’re working through a busy summer here at the Finney County Historical Museum, during an equally busy year, as we strive to keep local and area history alive for the people and communities of Finney County and southwest Kansas.
Museum’s Flea Market Festival draws large crowd
The 16th annual Finney County Historical Society and Museum Flea Market Festival was well attended Saturday.
FUTURE, PRESENT and PAST: Celebrating Independence Day since 1776, or at least since 1885
One of the interesting stories from the earliest years of Garden City involves an incident in the summer of 1885, when rumors arrived that the famed Bedonkohe Apache leader Geronimo might be leading a gathering of native warriors toward the community.
‘Las Madres’ program set for June 11 at museum
Garden City native and author Dennis Garcia recently published his newest book through University Press of Kansas, “Las Madres,” and he’ll be on hand at 7 p.m. June 11 at the Finney County Historical Museum to discuss the book, as well as sell and sign copies.
FUTURE, PRESENT and PAST: Full slate of activities coming up at museum through summer
The Finney County Historical Museum will switch to summer exhibit hours on May 27, the Tuesday after Memorial Day, and that’s one of several opportunities coming up for people who would like to take a step or two into the past.
Bringing history to life in the present
Reenactor Marla Matkin talks about the triumps and tragedies of four pioneer women from the 19th century May 17 during an Evening in the Past… Login to continue reading Login…
Museum program to focus on pioneering women
Southwest Kansans can learn the true stories behind four women of the Old West in a live reenactment program at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May… Login to continue reading Login…
Museum accepting donated goods for flea market
People seeking new homes or uses for items they no longer want or need can consider donating them for the 16th annual Flea Market Festival at the Finney County Historical Museum.
Kansas irrigation ditches, water law focus of museum program
Kansas water issues, particularly those relating to irrigation ditches, was the topic of the Finney County Historical Museum’s Evening at the Museum event on Tuesday.