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?
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 the community and […]
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.
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 Museum on Main Street program. “Hometown Teams” explores the ways sports build and […]
Bon Voyage to AFS!
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 see objects from around the […]
Begone Flat Hat!
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 […]
Happy New Year
The High Plains Museum will be closed Wednesday January 1 for the holiday. We will reopen Thursday January 2 at 9:00 AM. This is also your last chance to see the exhibit “Connecting Lives Sharing Culture: 100 Years of AFS” as the exhibit will close January 11. Have a safe and happy new year!
Scalding hands no more!
Did you guess what the object was? It was a spigot! There are so many objects that we use every day that we simply take for granted. One such object is the spigot or faucet. According to Merriam-Webster, a spigot is a “device that controls the flow of liquid from a large container.”
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!