Digging Deep Into Kansas Archeology

Finney County Historical Museum

Chad Myers, an avocational archeologist from Kalvesta with discuss recent finds in Western Kansas, and by popular demand he will identify, evaluate and discuss arrowheads and other stone points brought...

Free

Our Connection with Larned, Kansas

Finney County Historical Museum

Johnetta Hebrlee will present the history of Larned, Kansas and the Garden City connections it has to our history. For more information contact the Finney County Historical Museum at 620-272-3664

Free

Five Flags Over Kansas presented by Finney County Historical Museum

Finney County Historical Museum

Local farmer/rancher/historian Troy Krehbiel will talk about dramatic changes that affected the territory and later state of Kansas. For more information contact the Finney County Historical Museum at 620-272-3664

Free

Transformation of a Continent: Cultural Melting Pot or Salad Bowl

Finney County Historical Museum

Johnetta Hebrlee, Education Coordinator for the FCHM will discuss how fast-paced westward expansion of the U.S. during the 19th century created growth, conflict and continuing cultural exchange. For more information...

Free

Sanora Babb: Forgotten Writer by Johnetta Hebrlee

Finney County Historical Museum

Museum Education Coordinator Johnetta Hebrlee will recount the life of one-time Garden City newspaper reporter, who attended college in Garden City, before becoming an accomplished novelist, poet and editor during...

Free

Historic Kansas Roadsides Book Signing

Finney County Historical Museum

Best-selling author Roxie Yonkey will discuss and autograph her newest book, Historic Kansas Roadsides, during High Noon at the Museum.

Evening in the Past Twain for Twainiacs

Finney County Historical Museum

Live impersonation of a legendary American literary figureKen Church as Mark TwainOld-fashioned fried chicken dinner picnic$20 per personReserve by noon May 15 at 620-272-3664 (Check or Cash only)Seating by reservation...

$20.00

Evening at the Museum sharing recollections from the past

Finney County Historical Museum

Caverly Hart, Executive Director and Amy Heinemann, Executive Assistant, Finnup Foundation will present an outline of an extensive oral history project under way through the Finnup Foundation Trust. Free event...

Free

Evening at the Museum

Finney County Historical Museum

The "Castle on the Plains" operated by Bent, St. Vrain & Company in 1833-1849. Presented by Troy Krehbiel Bent's Fort and Fort Larned Historic Re-enactor Discover this now reconstructed 19th...

History at High Noon presents Planting Garden City

Finney County Historical Museum

Luncheon Series includes Sept 13 - Comprehensive History of Garden City Schools-Brett Marshall presenter Oct 11 - John Martin Reservoir 75th Anniversary-Kevin Salter presenter Nov 15 Planting Garden City -...

Free Social Security Workshop

Finney County Historical Museum

Learn how to get the most out of Social Security! Social Security is confusing. Should I take it now or later? How will my taxes be affected? How does the...

Free

Evening at the Museum

Finney County Historical Museum

John Martin Reservoir 75th Anniversary Kevin Salter, Kansas Agriculture Department of Water Resources Division Learn how Southwest Kansas has been affected by this ambitious and historic project on the Arkansas...

Evening at the Museum

Finney County Historical Museum

Comprehensive History of Garden City Schools Presented by Brett Marshall Based on a new book about the athletic and academic milestones of local schools since the earliest years. Sale and...

An Evening in the Past

Finney County Historical Museum

A live, Old West history reenactment and old time dinner on the patio of the Finney County Museum. The event will move indoors if weather is inclement. For more information...

$18

Secret Kansas Book Tour

Finney County Historical Museum

Best-selling Kansas book author Roxie Yonkey will tell stories about Kansas during her Secret Kansas book tour.

Free

Windsor Hotel Update

Finney County Historical Museum

Brian Nelson, president of the Finney County Preservation Alliance and educator for USD 457 will share updates on the famed Windsor Hotel. He will offer an update to the Preservation...

Free

Hotels of Garden City-Not just the Windsor

Finney County Historical Museum

Johnetta Hebrlee, Education Coordinator will present Historic Hotels of Garden City-More than Just the Windsor At one time, Garden City was hailed to have the finest restaurants and hotel proprietors...

Free

Free Social Security Workshop

Finney County Historical Museum

Learn how to get the most out of Social Security! Social Security is confusing. Should I take it now or later? Should I file a restricted application? How does the...

Rediscovering the Arkansas River

Finney County Historical Museum

Dr. Hanne Zacharias Professor of Practice of Public Administration University of Kansas The Arkansas River pierces the heart of America, stretching 1,469 miles from the Tennessee Pass in Colorado to...

Free

History at High Noon presents Lake McKinney/Arkansas River

Finney County Historical Museum

March 8th program will be about the once-popular Lake McKinney as a reservoir and recreation site. Presented by Johnetta Hebrlee, Finney County Museum Education Coordinator. March 21 program will be...

Free

Evening at the Museum presents Life in a Frontier Fort

Finney County Historical Museum

Discover what life was like for soldiers in the forts along the Santa Fe Trail during the 1800s. Noon session by Johnetta Hebrlee, Finney County Museum education coordinator: Evening Program...

Free

History at High Noon presents Life in a Frontier Fort

Finney County Historical Museum

Discover what life was like for soldiers in the forts along the Santa Fe Trail during the 1800s. Noon session by Johnetta Hebrlee, Finney County Museum education coordinator: Evening Program...

Free

Evenings at the Museum presents County Seat Conflict

Finney County Historical Museum

County Seat Conflict Based on "But the Blood," a true novel about America's bloodiest county seat battle. Offered by Stephen Morfield, Leoti pastor and author. Focusing on the violent conflict...

Free

History At High Noon presents County Seat Conflict

Finney County Historical Museum

County Seat Conflict Based on "But the Blood," a true novel about America's bloodiest county seat battle. Offered by Stephen Morfield, Leoti pastor and author. Focusing on the violent conflict...

Free

An Evening in the Past

Finney County Historical Museum

This is a Chautauqua-style living history performance, opening with an Old West dinner on the Finney County Museum patio, followed by a living history performance featuring live historic reenactment. Program...

$18.00

True Crime Exhibit

Finney County Historical Museum

The 525-square foot display incorporates actual key evidence used in solving the Clutter and Fleagle cases. as well as many additional artifacts and photographs. Evidence and artifacts also on display...

Free

Evening at the Museum: Railroads Across Kansas

Finney County Historical Museum

"Railroads Across Kansas” is the theme for the two November sessions, with Museum Education Coordinator Johnetta Hebrlee providing the noon presentation, with a focus on the Finney County area; and...

Free

Evening at the Museum: Arrowheads and Other Stone Artifacts

Finney County Historical Museum

Both October programs are entitled “Arrowheads and Other Stone Artifacts,” and they’ll be presented by experienced Southwest Kansas archeology consultant Chad Myers of Kalvesta.  Myers, who has spoken twice before...

Free

History at High Noon: Arrowheads and Other Stone Artifacts

Finney County Historical Museum

Both October programs are entitled “Arrowheads and Other Stone Artifacts,” and they’ll be presented by experienced Southwest Kansas archeology consultant Chad Myers of Kalvesta.  Myers, who has spoken twice before...

Free

Evenings at the Museum: The Epic Trek of the Mormon Battalion

Finney County Historical Museum

Both September segments will be given by veteran Western Kansas history presenter Howard Kohen of Copeland, entitled “The Epic Trek of the Mormon Battalion.”  He will tell the little-known story...

Free

History at High Noon: The Epic Trek of the Mormon Battalion

Finney County Historical Museum

Both September segments will be given by veteran Western Kansas history presenter Howard Kohen of Copeland, entitled “The Epic Trek of the Mormon Battalion.”  He will tell the little-known story...

Free

An Evening in the Past: Dinner & Historic Reenactment

Finney County Historical Museum

This is a Chautauqua-style living history performance, featuring an Old West Dinner on the Finney County Museum patio, with a program featuring a live historic reenactment.  For more information, contact...

$30

Evenings at the Museum Archeological Discoveries in Southwest Kansas

Finney County Historical Museum

Free admission. Use the north/staff entrance of the museum. Bring your dinner, if you like. We will provide dessert and beverages. The latest on stone points, arrowheads and historic/prehistoric artifacts...

Free

Brown Bag Lunch The Secret Life of Bees

Finney County Historical Museum

Use the north/staff entrance of the museum. Bring your lunch, if you like. We will provide dessert and beverages. The local history and fascinating practice of keeping bees and producing...

Free

Evening at the Museum That Other Grand Hotel

Finney County Historical Museum

Free admission. Use the north/staff entrance of the museum. Bring your dinner, if you like. We will provide dessert and beverages. The nine-decade story of Garden City's Warren Hotel and...

Free

Brown Bag Lunch Collecting Coca-Cola

Finney County Historical Museum

Use the north/staff entrance of the museum. Bring your lunch, if you like. We will provide dessert and beverages. All about antique and contemporary Coca-Cola paraphernalia. Presented by avid Coke...

Free

Historic William Fulton House Tours

Finney County Historical Museum

Free guided tours of the Historic William Fulton House, dating to 1884 and built by one of Garden City's four founders.  The restored Folk Victorian home is adjacent to the...

Free

Brown Bag Lunch Series

Finney County Historical Museum

Join the Finney County Historical Society at noon on the second Wednesday of each month as they present public presentations on local history and more!  The program for My 8th will...

Free

“The Lewis & Clark Expedition” Brown Bag Lunch Series

Finney County Historical Museum

Join the Finney County Historical Society at noon on the second Wednesday of each month as they present public presentations on local history and more!  The program for April 10th...

Free

“Forging Ahead” Brown Bag Lunch Series

Finney County Historical Museum

Join the Finney County Historical Society at noon on the second Wednesday of each month as they present public presentations on local history and more!  The program for March 13th...

Free

Evenings at the Museum “Your Ancestry Bloodline”

Finney County Historical Museum

Join the Finney County Historical Museum every 3rd Tuesday of each month for Evenings at the Museum at 7 pm.  Admission is free.  Bring your dinner if you would like...

Free

“What’s in a Name” Brown Bag Lunch Series

Finney County Historical Museum

Join the Finney County Historical Society at noon on the second Wednesday of each month as they present public presentations on local history and more!  The program for February 13th...

Free

Evenings at the Museum “From Honduras to Kansas”

Finney County Historical Museum

Join the Finney County Historical Museum every 3rd Tuesday of each month for Evenings at the Museum at 7 pm.  Admission is free.  Bring your dinner if you would like...

Free

“What’s in Your Cabinet” Brown Bag Lunch Series

Finney County Historical Museum

Join the Finney County Historical Society at noon on the second Wednesday of each month as they present public presentations on local history and more!  The program for January 9th...

Free

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