Get Your Hobby On!
Hobby Clubs started in the early 1900’s and were for men with hobbies. According to the 1911 Constitution of the Hobby Club, Article 1 “The object of the club shall be to encourage the collection of literary, artistic and scientific works; to aid in the development of literary, artistic and scientific matters; to promote social […]
Open Wide! Let’s See Those Pearly Whites!
The tooth is the hardest part of the body, but that doesn’t mean it is impenetrable. Cavities can form even in the best cared for mouth. Cavities form when the enamel covering the tooth becomes covered with plaque. The plaque builds up and secretes acid. This acid will eventually create a hole in the tooth, […]
Call the doctor!
Goodland has had some very prominent doctors over the years, and one such doctor was Doctor A.C. Gulick. Born in 1869 in Wisconsin he earned his degree at the Medical College at Philadelphia and took classes at the Chicago School of Medicine and the University of Kansas and spent time with the Mayo Brothers. He […]
Sphygmomanometer – What a name!
Sphygmomanometer. We’ve all seen one before and probably even used one before; we just did not know its name. So what is a sphygmomanometer you ask?
Construction Zone!
First Saturday programming kicks off this Saturday, February 1st with Construction Zone! Between 1:00-5:00 PM we will feature the beginnings of building. Learn what it takes to start building and then make your own creation with Imagination Playground! Construction Zone is a come and go event for families here at the High Plains Museum.
Come to the show!
Did you know Goodland had two opera houses? The first opera house was located on West 10th Street between Sherman and Center Streets and went by the name of the Goodland Opera House and later, the Walker Opera House. It was owned and operated by W.P.K. Hedrick and was first opened on April 6, 1889. […]
Happy Birthday Kansas! #adastraperaspera
Ad Astra Per Aspera! Happy Birthday Kansas! Kansas celebrates 153 years of statehood today, which we are commemorating at the High Plains Museum from 3:30-6:00 PM MT with scavenger hunts, post card contest, flag building, and Kansas icon creation. We hope to see you at the High Plains Museum today to help celebrate our great […]
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.