In the library facing 8th Street is a beautiful stained glass window. The window is of a train and is entitled Old ‘Engine 99.’ The train is representative of a railroad that used to come through Goodland. That railroad was the Chicago, Kansas & Nebraska Railway and it brought the firs
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. Man
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
Come join us at the High Plains Museum for Kansas Day January 29, 2012 from 1-4 P.M. Enjoy fun and games, snacks, and a great opportunity to interact with the family friendly “K is for Kansas”, and view the beautiful sights of Kansas in “Considering the Commonplace” photography exhibit. He
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). (more…)
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 K
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!
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 alphabe
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 collec
The High Plains Museum gift shop features books, Kansas trinkets, jewelry, puzzles, t-shirts and more! It's a great place to shop for little somethings to wrap up your Christmas shopping. Now featured on sale is Marci Penner's 8 Wonders of Kansas Guidebook, $29.95. The 8 Wonders of Kansas Guidebook