Boot Hill Museum

10/22/2026

is a postcard showing the City Furniture Store built in 1907 on the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Gunsmoke Street. George Doolittle, and Thomas H Traynor originally owned the store with Clyde Zimmerman running the associated undertaking business. W. J. Davies bought Doolittle's share of the business after George's stroke in May 1907. In early August 1908 Clyde Zimmerman resigned from his undertaking business and moved to Fort Dodge, Kansas in early September 1908. By 1911, Traynor lost interest in the furniture company, leaving Davies to partner with Jerome Daniel Mullin in operating the store.

Along with housing the City Furniture Store the building was home to the Post Office from 1907-1916. J. D. Mullin and Maurice Mullin bought the City Furniture Store in 1924. It was renamed the Mullin Furniture Store in 1934. In 1964, Fowler Furniture moved into the building and remained until 1994, when Robinson Discount Furniture took over the space. The building still stands with has businesses on the first floor and apartments on the second floor.

10/21/2026

WHY "THE UNBRIDLED"?

The American West has long represented independence, resilience, imagination, and the unbridled pursuit of opportunity. Like the untamed landscapes and enduring spirit that shaped our nation's frontier, the artists featured in this exhibition continue to explore and celebrate the beauty, history, and character of the West through their work. The Unbridled Western Art Show and Sale honors that spirit by bringing together exceptional artists whose creations preserve and interpret the stories of the American West for new generations.

Additional details, including the participating artists and information for the opening reception, will be announced in the coming months. Sponsorship inquiries should be directed to Carson Robinson at 620-227-8188 or [email protected].

10/20/2026

ONLY 2 SATURDAYS LEFT TO EXPERIENCE BOOT HILL AFTER DARK!

October is flying by, and your chances to experience the spooky side of Dodge City are running out! Join us for a Ghost Tour at Boot Hill Museum and explore the chilling stories, haunted history, and unexplained experiences that make our Wild West past so fascinating.

Want to make a night of it in Dodge City? We’ve got the ghosts, and Boot Hill Distillery has the spirits! Ghost Tour ticket holders receive 20% OFF their drink tab at Boot Hill Distillery on the night of their tour.

👻 Remaining tours: October 24, 30 & 31
🕖 Tour times: 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
🎟️ $35 per person — includes refreshments and one drink.

Don't wait until next year to join us! Grab your tickets and get ready for a night of history, chills, and spirits. Buy tickets at: https://boot-hill-museum.shop.koronaevent.com/en/events

10/20/2026

Reminder: this is happening tomorrow, October 21st at 4pm!

We are 2 weeks out from our last Coffee with the Curator for the year 2026!

In honor of Halloween, Boot Hill Museum curator, Keith Wondra, will discuss Dodge City's first cemetery, the Boot Hill Cemetery, on October 21st at 4pm. Included will be the history of the original cemetery, the replica started in the 1930s, and the current replica cemetery at the museum.

Admission is free for this event.

10/19/2026

: Kansas Made!

This week, we’re featuring Uncle Luke’s Kansas Krunch — the ultimate farm-to-bag snack! Packed with 9 grams of protein and made with zero shortcuts, it’s a tasty way to enjoy a little Kansas goodness wherever you go. 🌻

Stop by the gift shop at Boot Hill Museum and pick up a bag for your next snack break!

10/17/2026

During the Victorian Era, a “wet shave” was common for a man and was performed in the barber shop The barber performed a wet shave by placing a round bar of soap into a mug, and then scrubbing that bar with a brush to produce a thick lather. Many barber shops kept individualized shaving mugs in a cabinet for their local customers. It became a status symbol to have your own personalized mug in the local barber shop’s cabinet. Many mugs showcased the owner’s occupation such as dentist, doctor, or lawyer. Pictured above is a shaving mug that belonged to Michael W. Sutton.

Michael W. Sutton was born in 1848 in Orange County, New York. In February 1863, he enlisted in in the Union Army seeing action at the Battles of the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor and Petersburg. He mustered out on August 24, 1865. He moved with his family to Missouri in March 1872 where he joined the bar.

He moved to Kansas first practicing law in Wellington in May 1872 and then in Medicine Lodge in December. Sutton arrived in Dodge City in June 1876. He founded the firm of Sutton & Wenie and served as attorney for the Santa Fe Railway for more than 40 years. He was elected Ford County Attorney on November 1, 1876, an office he held until 1879.

Sutton married Florence E. Clemons in October 1879 and they had one child Stuart
Sutton born July 15, 1880. Sutton became a state legislator for two terms in 1893 where he was instrumental in establishing the Kansas Soldiers Home at the closed Fort Dodge. Michael W. Sutton died on June 12, 1918 at the age of seventy. He is buried in Dodge City’s Maple Grove Cemetery beside his wife, Florence and their son, Stuart.

The shaving mug was donated to the Beeson Museum in south Dodge City. When the Beeson Museum closed in 1964 Boot Hill Museum bought the collection including the Sutton shaving mug.

10/16/2026

DODGE CITY AFTER DARK… ARE YOU READY?

The ghosts are waiting, and the spirits are flowing! Make plans for a night of spooky stories, haunted history, and a little fun in Dodge City.

Join us at Boot Hill Museum for a Ghost Tour and discover the eerie side of our Wild West history. Then, keep the night going at Boot Hill Distillery! Show your Ghost Tour ticket and receive 20% OFF your drink tab at Boot Hill Distillery on the night of your tour!

👻 Ghost Tours every Saturday in October, plus Friday, October 30
🕖 Tour times: 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
🎟️ $35 per person — includes refreshments and one drink. Buy tickets at: https://boot-hill-museum.shop.koronaevent.com/en/events

Gather your friends, enjoy a drink, and see what waits for you after dark. We’ve got the ghosts, Boot Hill Distillery has the spirits… all that’s missing is you!

10/15/2026

This week's shows the Boot Hill Cemetery replica in 1938. The replica was to the south and east of the Dodge City Municipal Building, located on the southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and Spruce Street. To entertain attendees of the State Rotary Convention the replica containing cement boots and heads made by Dr. O.H. Simpson and hand painted epitaphs opened in 1932. Even though it was only supposed to be temporary it became a tourist attraction. The replica was moved and reinstalled at Boot Hill Museum in 1947.

As a reminder, Boot Hill Museum Curator, Keith Wondra will be giving a presentation on the history of the original cemetery, this replica pictured here, and the current replica cemetery of the Museum on Wednesday, October 21st at 4pm. Admission for this presentation is free!

10/14/2026

Boot Hill Museum and IdeaTek are teaming up to give one lucky winner the chance to enjoy a day/night out in Dodge City with a prize package worth more than $500!

You could win:
2 Deputy Passes to Boot Hill Museum
$250 gift certificate to Long's Inc. for a new pair of boots
$100 gift certificate for dinner at Central Station Bar & Grill
2 Tickets to see Gary Allan in Dodge City on November 13

To enter: go to bit.ly/GAconcertnightgiveaway or scan the QR code.
One entry per person. Must be 18 years or older to enter. See official rules for more details.

The contest runs through Nov 1, and we'll draw for a winner on Nov 3rd!

10/13/2026

WE’VE GOT THE GHOSTS, BOOT HILL DISTILLERY HAS THE SPIRITS!

Make a night of it in Dodge City this October! Join us at Boot Hill Museum for a Ghost Tour filled with chilling stories and haunted history, then head over to Boot Hill Distillery to raise a glass!

We’re excited to partner with Boot Hill Distillery to give our Ghost Tour guests a special offer. Ghost Tour ticket holders receive 20% OFF their drink tab at Boot Hill Distillery on the night of their tour!

👻 Ghost Tours run every Saturday in October, plus Friday, October 30.
🕖 Tour times: 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
🎟️ $35 per person — includes refreshments and one drink. Buy tickets at: https://boot-hill-museum.shop.koronaevent.com/en/events