Dickinson County Historical Society

Dickinson County Historical Society Dickinson County Historical Society Parker Carousel, a National Historic Landmark; and an outdoor collection of historic buildings.
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The Dickinson County Historical Society and Museum includes the Heritage Center; the Museum of Independent Telephony; the 1901 C.W.

06/17/2026

🌻Abilene Welcomes Seven Attractions to 2026 Kansas Sunflower Summer Program 🌻

The Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau is proud to announce that seven local attractions will participate in the 2026 Kansas Tourism Sunflower Summer program.

In 2025, Abilene attractions welcomed more than 7,500 Sunflower Summer admissions, generating nearly $100,000 for local attractions through the program.

Participating attractions include:
🌻Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
🌻Dickinson County Historical Society
🌻Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
🌻Great Plains Theatre
🌻Greyhound Hall of Fame museum
🌻Historic Seelye Mansion
🌻 Old Abilene Town

The Sunflower Summer program is a benefit for Kansas families with school-aged children to encourage them to explore and fall in love with Kansas. The program provides Kansas families free access to attractions across the state while supporting the Kansas tourism economy.

Eligible Kansas families can download the Sunflower Summer app to claim tickets to participating venues. One complimentary adult admission is included with eligible students. Tickets are redeemed upon arrival, and each participant may visit a venue once during the 2026 season, which runs July 9 through Aug. 2.

“We are excited to welcome Kansas families to Abilene through the Sunflower Summer program,” said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene CVB director. “Sunflower Summer introduces families to the places that make our community special, and we are thrilled to see seven local attractions participating this year, one more than in 2025!”

Kansas Tourism, a division of the Kansas Department of Commerce, aims to inspire travel to and throughout Kansas to maximize the positive impacts tourism has on state and local communities.

“Kansas Tourism is excited to have Abilene attractions as part of the Sunflower Summer program,” said Kansas Tourism Director Bridgette Jobe. “This program is an amazing benefit for Kansas residents, and we are looking forward to growing the program in the 2026 season. Participation from Abilene attractions is an important part of making this the best season yet for the program.”

For more information on the Abilene CVB, visit AbileneKansas.org. To learn more about the Sunflower Summer program, visit SunflowerSummer.org.

Dickinson County Heritage Center is one of many place in Kansas to visit for the Sunflower Summer this year. Abilene an...
06/17/2026

Dickinson County Heritage Center is one of many place in Kansas to visit for the Sunflower Summer this year. Abilene and the surrounding communities have a lot to offer. If you are local come see the changes we made. Farm Toy Museum, History of the Telephone, End of the Cattle Trail, and ride 1901 C.W. Parker Carousel.
Whether it's a staycation or looking to visit a places your never experienced. Come visit us for a weekend and see what we have. Take advantage of the Sunflower Summer Program July 9 - Aug 2.

Memories of the Prairie Series starts this Saturday. This year's line-up is... June 13 7:00pm Chapman Center for Rural S...
06/10/2026

Memories of the Prairie Series starts this Saturday.
This year's line-up is...

June 13 7:00pm Chapman Center for Rural Studies - Lost Towns of Kansas

June 20 6:00pm Anntie M's Attic - 1930's and 1940's Period Clothing

June 27 7:00pm Marla Matkin - The Widows of the Little Big Horn

Off or the 4th of July. Enjoy Celebrating 250 U.S. With you local Community

July 11 7:00pm The Minersville Story

July 18 6:00pm Annual Ice Cream Social and Baked Goods Auction

All of the Memories of the Prairie will be at the Heritage Center. Door will open 30 minutes early. Come and enjoy!!!

06/09/2026

Pioneer Camp is on today. We will be around the Heritage Center and not be going to the Prairie. If you and your camper can not make it please let us know. 785-263-2681
We hope that everyone made it throught the storm with minimal damage

Photographs of Pioneer Camp on Friday, June 5th.
06/05/2026

Photographs of Pioneer Camp on Friday, June 5th.

Photographs of Pioneer Camp on Thursday, June 4th. A big thanks to Cypress Bridge for showing the campers how to make c...
06/05/2026

Photographs of Pioneer Camp on Thursday, June 4th. A big thanks to Cypress Bridge for showing the campers how to make candles. We would also like to thank the K-State Research and Extension office for demonstrating how to make bread in a bag.

Photographs of Pioneer Camp on Wednesday, June 3rd. A big thanks to the Abeldt Family for bringing in sheep. We would a...
06/05/2026

Photographs of Pioneer Camp on Wednesday, June 3rd. A big thanks to the Abeldt Family for bringing in sheep. We would also like to thank K-State Research and Extension for planting and showing the kids about gardening.

Photographs of Pioneer Camp on Tuesday, June 2nd. A big thanks to the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad for providing a t...
06/05/2026

Photographs of Pioneer Camp on Tuesday, June 2nd. A big thanks to the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad for providing a train ride for the campers.

Photographs of the first week of Pioneer Camp on Monday, June 1st.
06/05/2026

Photographs of the first week of Pioneer Camp on Monday, June 1st.

06/04/2026

Our June meeting of the Dickinson County Genealogical Researchers is this evening, Thursday, the 4th, at the Heritage Center. We will meet on our Standard Summer Time Schedule, that is at 6:30 pm.

The program will be a discussion on the topic "Willing to Help" (You've seen this on Ancestry members' pages.)

As usual there will also be time for those in attendance to share their genealogical discoveries.

In Grace and Gratitude,
Bob Frasier

Address

412 S Campbell Street
Abilene, KS
67410

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+17852632681

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