Long before the “interstate” was born, road trippers looked to Route 66 to venture across America. This 2,448-mile stretch is among America’s most famous roads, connecting a number of states from Chicago to California. In this presentation, you will learn about the historic Route 66 highway. Doug Meloan and his wife ...

A Visit to Rock Creek Valley Historical Museum in Westmoreland Meet at RCGS to take a field trip to the museum. We will learn of their newspaper holdings and genealogical records, walk to the grave of a pioneer, and view the wagon swales of Oregon Trail travelers. We will ...

This presentation will cover many details about historic preservation and how to stay abreast of new and age-proven methods of preservation. Areas to be discussed will include the application of strategies that promote the identification, evaluation, documentation, registration, protection, continued use and interpretation of historic resources. Presenters, Len and Linus ...

Come and travel along the Blue River as Ann Walter and Brenda Staggenborg guide you through one of the most historic counties in the State of Kansas: Marshall County, Kansas. Enjoy the "Trails Capital" of Kansas by railway, covered wagon and Pony Express. Experience the Flint Hills on board the ...