Home of Stone Museum - Mueller-Schmidt House

07/03/2026

Come visit us!

Celebrate the Fourth of July with us! This Uncle Sam costume, worn by Heinie Schmidt, is currently on display at the Home of Stone. Stop by to see this unique piece of local history, and be sure to visit the Legacy Center as well. Both the Home of Stone and the Legacy Center will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on the Fourth of July. We hope to see you there!

06/23/2026

View Kent Alan Stehlik's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/21/2026

Happy Fathers Day from John Mueller, Adam Schmidt and the Ford County Historical Society! Bring the Dad in your life down and buy him a FREE ice cream sundae!

06/20/2026

Stop by and enjoy a cold one at the neatest Home in Dodge City!

06/20/2026

Summer, Ice Cream, and Dodge Ciity!

06/15/2026

Come Visit Us!

05/20/2026

01/06/2026

Today in Ford County History!

On the night of January 6, 1886, the second of two disastrous blizzards rung in a disastrous New Year over much of the western plains. Although the earlier blizzard that lasted from Jan 1-3 had brought more snow and higher winds, the storm of Jan 6 was like disaster piled on top of catastrophe and proved cleanup and digging out next to impossible for some time. According the National Weather Service and the Dodge City Signal Station (then located atop the old Dodge House Hotel), the arctic blast of Jan 6 caused temperatures down to -16 degrees for several days. Cattle loaded on trains froze to death in the rail cars. Livestock froze by the thousands and estimates of at least 75% of the cattle in western Kansas died.

12/11/2025

🎄 Step Back in Time for a Victorian Christmas in Dodge City! 🕰️
Experience the magic of the holidays on the frontier! The Ford County Historical Society invites you to the annual Home of Stone Christmas Yuletide Tour.
Come see the Mueller-Schmidt House—Dodge City’s oldest building still on its original site—dressed in its holiday best. This is your chance to escape the modern hustle and experience the elegance of an 1881 Christmas.
Event Highlights: ✨ Tour the historic limestone home with vintage holiday decor. ✨ Learn about local history from the Ford County Historical Society. ✨ Enjoy a festive, family-friendly atmosphere and refreshments.
📅 Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 📍 Location: 112 E. Vine St., Dodge City 🎟️ Admission: FREE (Donations gratefully accepted)
Bring the whole family to celebrate our local heritage!