Yearly Archives: 2014

What in the world is it?

Sami Windle Treasures From The Collection

Take a look at this object.  Can you tell me what it is?  Please leave your answers in the comments section below and if you guess correctly you'll get a prize!  Stay tuned later in the afternoon for the answer!

Smithsonian Returns to Goodland in 2015

Sami Windle News

The High Plains Museum was selected as one of only six Kansas host organizations for “Hometown Teams,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition coming to Kansas in 2015. The Kansas Humanities Council sponsors the “Hometown Teams” tour in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s

Bon Voyage to AFS!

Sami Windle Events, News

The High Plains Museum’s exhibit Connecting Lives Sharing Culture: 100 Years of AFS is closing January 11th. The closing reception for the exhibit will be held this Saturday from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. During that time the HPM will feature Japanese dancing, activities for ages 4-13, and a chance to se

Begone Flat Hat!

Sami Windle Behind The Scenes, Treasures From The Collection

Have you ever had a hat that lost its shape?  The way to prevent that would be a hat stand.  A hat stand can be short or tall.  All hat stands have a base with a rod and a knob at the top.  The difference in size comes from the difference in the size of the rod.  While short hat stands sit on