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Goodland USD Students show us The Way We Work

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"What three jobs do we depend on most? What might happen if we didn't have these jobs in Sherman County? Five six graders in the Goodland USD 352 school system produced a five-minute film that addresses these two questions. Uploaded onto YouTube is the fantastic film developed by the students as pa

The High Plains Museum to Host Smithsonian Earth from Space Exhibition

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Beginning February 13th, visitors to the High Plains Museum will be able to experience the popular exhibition Earth from Space produced by the Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibition Service in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey. The exhibition will be on view at the High Plains Museu

Valentine’s Date Night Returns!

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The High Plains Museum is hosting its second annual "Valentine's Date Night" February 14th from 6:00 to 7:30 for children ages 6-12. Drop the kids off at the museum for Valentine themed fun, crafts and games. Preregistration is free and required. Call Sami at 785-890-4595 to reserve your spot! Late

Kansas Day Celebration Continues!

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Did you miss Kansas Day? Don't fret, the party continues at the High Plains Museum through Friday morning. Bring by your youngsters to test their wits in a maze, create Kansas symbols, vote for your favorite college (KSTATE is currently in the lead), search the Museum for history clues and play our

On this day, January 29, 1861…

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Kansas became the 34th state in the union! Congrats Kansas! What a whirlwind history we can celebrate in Kansas' 152 years. Join us at the High Plains Museum from 3:30-5:30 for Kansas Themed Fun. This is a free event geared towards the younger folks (preschool through sixth grade).

Happy Birthday, Kansas!

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Happy Birthday, Kansas! This year celebrates Kansas' 152nd anniversary of joining the union. On January 29, 1861, Kansas joined the United States at the 34th state. To celebrate Kansas and its dynamic history and promising future, join us at the High Plains Museum from 3:30 to 5:30 for Kansas theme

Work Through Their Eyes: Kindergarteners and TWWW

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Come see some fabulous artwork created by Goodland's own Kindergarten classes at the High Plains Museum!  The artwork all feature work, with some being sketches of photographs from the National Archives, some gardening, and some of work done by the students themselves! (more…)

Last chance to see “The Way We Worked”

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The traveling exhibit The Way We Worked from the Smithsonian is coming to an end at the High Plains Museum.  This is your last week to see this amazing exhibit as it will be coming down next  Monday! (more…)

Hurry and see “The Way We Worked” before it’s gone!

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The traveling exhibit The Way We Worked will only be at the High Plains Museum for another two weeks!  If you have not had a chance to stop by and see this amazing exhibit now is the time to do it! (more…)

“Working cowboys are the embodiment of the true American spirit.” Clint Eastwood

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“There is a code of the west. It’s not just a punch line. It’s not a joke—it’s the real thing.” - Baxter Black The American cowboy is a treasured cultural icon, long existing as a symbol of hard work, freedom, and heartland values. The story of work for cowboys is documented in Gatherin