Home of Stone Museum - Mueller-Schmidt House

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!

10/01/2025

New hours for October! We will be open Thursday through Saturday from noon to 4:00 p.m. Be sure to stop by and see us!

09/01/2025

During September, the Home of Stone will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 4:00 pm. Come and see us!

04/03/2025

The Home of Stone will be open Saturdays in April from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Be sure to check out the new Bat Masterson storyboard just to the north of the statue!

01/22/2025

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12/18/2024

Christmas is a week from today! We still have ornaments for sale at the Ford County Legacy Center and the Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau for $25 including sales tax.

Don't forget to pick up a Home of Stone ornament while you're out Christmas shopping! They are $25 each (including tax) and can be purchased at the Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Ford County Legacy Center, or at the Home of Stone during our Christmas Tea on December 14.

12/15/2024