Sphygmomanometer – What a name!
Sphygmomanometer. We’ve all seen one before and probably even used one before; we just did not know its name. So what is a sphygmomanometer you ask? (more…)
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Construction Zone!
First Saturday programming kicks off this Saturday, February 1st with Construction Zone! Between 1:00-5:00 PM we will feature the beginnings of building. Learn what it takes to start building and then make your own creation with Imagination Playground! Construction Zone is a come and go event
Come to the show!
Did you know Goodland had two opera houses? The first opera house was located on West 10th Street between Sherman and Center Streets and went by the name of the Goodland Opera House and later, the Walker Opera House. It was owned and operated by W.P.K. Hedrick and was first opened on April 6,
Happy Birthday Kansas! #adastraperaspera
Ad Astra Per Aspera! Happy Birthday Kansas! Kansas celebrates 153 years of statehood today, which we are commemorating at the High Plains Museum from 3:30-6:00 PM MT with scavenger hunts, post card contest, flag building, and Kansas icon creation. We hope to see you at the High Plains Museum toda
It’s A Zither-ing Good Time!
When you hear the word zither, what comes to mind? Would a stringed instrument from Austria leap to yours? (more…)
A Wagon of Welcome
Did you know Goodland had a Welcome Wagon during the 60's? The photograph on the left is from 1960 and was taken during the welcome wagon groups meeting. The two women seated in front are the co-hostesses, Pat Knudson and Francis Maricle. The welcome wagon would come around to people new in
Going out to play? Don’t forget your pinafore!
Have you guessed the object? It is a pinafore! A pinafore according to Merriam-Webster is a sleeveless usually low-necked garment fastened in the back and worn as an apron or dress. (more…)
What in the world is it?
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
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