Tag Archives: History
Hays Public Library 100 years!! ~ Hays, Kansas
Exhibit: Hays, A Photographic Journey, an exhibit in celebration of the Centennial of the Hays Public Library and the Sesquicentennial of the State of Kansas. Opens on February 4th and through-out the month. February 4th, Gala Birthday Party, 7-9:30 pm, … Continue reading
Posted in Central Kansas
Tagged Hays, History, Kansas 150, Kansas Sesquicentennial, Museum
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Ellis County Historical Society Museum: “An Apple a Day” – Hays, Kansas
Winter Exhibit: An Apple a Day: (on display until April 1, 2011) The History of the medical profession. The Ellis County Historical Society collection contains various tools and medical aids used over the years. Located in the Stone Church. For … Continue reading
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Tagged Ellis County Historical Society, Ellis County Museum, Hays, History, Museum, Stone Church
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Trip and Sunny Visit Goodland
Trip and Sunny blog about their experiences as they explore Kansas I-70 communities! From Oakley, we headed into a beautiful Kansas sunset on I-70. We stared out the morning with a tour at the National Weather Service – Trip had … Continue reading
Posted in Western Kansas
Tagged Art, Goodland, History, National Weather Service, Oakley, Patented Helicopter, Trip and Sunny, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
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Trip & Sunny
Trip and Sunny blog about their experiences as they explore Kansas I-70 communities! Sunny and I stopped in for a quick bite at Porubsky’s Deli and Tavern on Sardou Avenue in Topeka. This is my kind of place – a … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Kansas
Tagged food, History, Porubsky’s Deli and Tavern, Topeka, Topeka Great Overland Station, Trip and Sunny
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Sunny & Trip Have a Capitol Idea in Topeka!
Trip and Sunny blog about their experiences as they explore Kansas I-70 communities! Here we are in front of the gorgeous Kansas State Capitol on 10th Avenue in downtown Topeka! It’s even more beautiful inside – the murals are breathtaking … Continue reading
Posted in Eastern Kansas
Tagged Capitol, History, Kansas, Kansas State Capitol, State Capitol, Topeka, Trip and Sunny
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Chestnut Street District – Downtown Hays, Kansas
The oldest destination in Hays is now the newest place to visit! Downtown Hays – the Chestnut Street District has been undergoing a process of restoration driven by the desire to preserve the history and community pride while creating the … Continue reading
Posted in Central Kansas
Tagged Chestnut Street District, Entertainment, food, Hays, History, Shopping
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Trolley Homes Tour Viewing Justus Bissing, Jr. Homes, June 13, 2010 ~ Hays, Kansas
Spend a Sunday afternoon learning history behind Justus Bissing, Jr. homes in the Hays area. You will get a personal tour inside several of the homes, plus visit the Justus Bissing, Jr. Exhibit at the ECHS Museum. Meet at the … Continue reading
Posted in Central Kansas
Tagged Ellis County Historical Museum, Hays, History, Home Tours
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