Black Kettle
Black Kettle was a wild horse that used to roam freely in Sherman County with a number of other wild horses before it was settled. Black Kettle became famous because it seemed no man could catch him. It was told that his mane and tail were so long that when resting they reached the ground. […]
The Theater in Goodland
The Sherman County Theater has had quite a journey to get where it is today. Before we had this theater there were three other theaters in town; the Crystal Theater, the Only Theater, and the Lyric Theater. These were placed in existing buildings around town including the Goodland State Bank and the Gray Front Hotel. […]
Sentinels of the Plains: Grain Elevators
Goodland’s skyline, much like the skyline of many Great Plains towns, is marked by grain elevators. Goodland has several grain elevators along the railroad that extend along the edge of town (forming a typical “T” town shape to Goodland).
Tales from Goodland
The City of Goodland‘s Economic Development Director Michael Solomon has launched the blog “Tales from Goodland” to chronicle life and business in Goodland. Follow his blog to see stunning photography of Goodland and read colorful vignettes about the trials and exultations of living in Northwest Kansas. To find out more about Economic Development in Goodland […]
Happy Holidays from the High Plains Museum
Happy Holidays from the staff of the High Plains Museum. The High Plains Museum will be closed December 23, 24, and the 26. Have a safe and Happy Holiday!
Calling Kansas Explorers!
Now showing at the High Plains Museum are two traveling exhibits from the Kauffman Museum: “K is for Kansas” and “Considering the Commonplace”. “K is for Kansas: Exploring Kansas from A to Z” features interactive enlarged children’s blocks that detail Kansas history and culture. The Kansas alphabet includes the state symbols that all Kansas children […]
“Get Your Taxes Paid and Auto License Here!”
In 1984 a massive metal counter came to the High Plains Museum from the Sherman County Courthouse. It was immediately placed into storage, hidden behind the exhibits. In September 2011, a new multipurpose space was created and the the counter was rediscovered, having since been covered with collection materials. The counter was cleaned up and […]
Call for Artifacts & Information
The High Plains Museum and the Goodland Police Department are collaborating on an upcoming exhibit detailing the history of the Goodland Police Department. To make the exhibit a great success, we are asking the public to come forward with information or objects that are related to the history of the Goodland Police to loan to […]
You are invited to “An Evening with Cameron” banquet!
Now Showing: Getting to Know Van Gogh
Now showing at the High Plains Museum is a playful animated movie that details the life and work of Vincent van Gogh! Getting To Know, Inc.’s “Getting to Know Van Gogh” film will be shown every Saturday from November 5 through December 10 (except Nov. 26 as the High Plains Museum is closed). The movie […]