The Way We Work: Summer Under the Sun
Work is a huge part of who we are. It forms part of our identity, it keeps us busy and it provides for our families. In preparation for the upcoming Smithsonian exhibit “The Way We Worked”at the High Plains Museum, we would like to share a series of local work stories. Work takes different shapes, […]
Last Days of Goodland Treasures
The Exhibit “Goodland Treasures” will be closing August 6th. Get in to see the Treasures of Goodland before it closes. Take the time to also view the Big Easel Project exhibit detailing the story of our Big Easel and its companions in Altoona and Emerald. Coming soon is the exhibit “Serve & Protect: The Story […]
“How Big Was the Artist?”: Taking a Look at the Big Easel Project
On the Rotary Visitor guestbook at the Big Easel there are plenty of great questions and appreciative comments. Of the many great questions, “How big was the artist/paint brush?”, is one of our favorites. Cameron Cross, the artist behind the Big Easel Project, is 5’10”. Pretty normal sized guy. To find out more about Cameron […]
Remembering a Disappearing Generation
The death of Florence Green earlier this year was a significant moment for the world. Mrs. Green, who would have turned 111 on 19 February, was the last surviving World War I veteran. While marking the end of a generation forever, the focus is now on survivors and veterans of World War II and the […]
Thanks to the Vets!
The High Plains Museum would like to offer our thanks to veterans of all wars this Memorial Day. In observance of the holiday, the Museum will be closed Monday, May 28th. Thank a veteran and look for an article in the Goodland Star News about our 2011 Veterans Oral History Project that collected the stories […]
We Chose Goodland
What do you get with five Grant Jr. High students, their ideas, and the museum? An all new exhibit entitled “We Chose Goodland” being displayed at Mann’s Jewelry/Smitty’s Sports!
All Aboard!
Here at the High Plains Museum we have the exhibit of Goodland Treasurers up. This exhibit shows some of the treasurers of Goodland as well as explaining why Goodland is special. One of Goodland’s treasures would be the railroad. The railroad started the serve Goodland in 1888 and continues to serve Goodland today.
Ring! Ring! Who’s there?
On the corner of 10th and Main Street sits a building that once was the center of communication and is now a storage facility for the County. During the 1930’s through the 1970’s, the Telephone Building was a vital part of Goodland life and now serves as a reminder of beautiful architecture and the history […]
Calling All Pirates and Treasure Seekers!
Discover the history of Sherman County through objects long hidden from public view. The High Plains Museum is opening a new exhibit Friday, April 20th, that features objects pulled from storage. See some great history and learn a little about major projects happening around the City of Goodland. The exhibit boasts some hands on fun, […]
Let’s Get Growing!
Rediscover Our Heritage In Northwest Kansas, agriculture is who we were, who we are, and who we will become; it is the lifeblood of our community. Gradually, however, connections are being lost on a personal level. To reconnect with agriculture, the High Plains Museum proposes to create an outdoor agriculture exhibit with a community garden […]