Museum of the Great Plains

Museum of the Great Plains Wichita County Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of Wichita County's rich historic
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All of the museums are operated by the Wichita County Historical Society and dedicated to the preservation of Wichita County's rich historical past. Our museums welcome visitors of all ages, School Groups, Senior Citizens and the Plains museum is handicap accessible. At this time we have four (4) sites, the Museum of the Great Plains in Leoti, Santa Fe caboose and depot east of the main building, the Washington Ames House Museum, and the Selkirk Hand Dug Well.

08/04/2023

Congratulations to Abbie Salinas the winner of the museum's fair booth drawing for a But the Blood book.

2023 Fair Parade, Photos by Glenda Ford.
07/30/2023

2023 Fair Parade, Photos by Glenda Ford.

07/29/2023

2023 Old Settlers' Breakfast.

07/07/2023

Coming soon! A new display of Veterans' burial flags. Our thanks to the Dale Appl family memorial to fund this project.

2022 Washington Ames House tour pictures by Glenda Ford and Jeanene French. Quilts, quilts and more quilts.
12/28/2022

2022 Washington Ames House tour pictures by Glenda Ford and Jeanene French. Quilts, quilts and more quilts.

Santa Came To Town on December 10, 2022.
12/18/2022

Santa Came To Town on December 10, 2022.

New painting on loan by the Jeff Ridder family titled Cheyenne at the Disappearing White Woman Creek by Howard Terpning....
12/01/2022

New painting on loan by the Jeff Ridder family titled Cheyenne at the Disappearing White Woman Creek by Howard Terpning. Framed with wood from their barn that was destroyed in the storm last December.

11/29/2022

The painting by Howard Terpning has been put on loan by the Jeff Ridder family. Subject: Cheyene at the disappearing White Woman Creek in Wichita County.

Great Christmas Gifts from our museum store. Wichita County Centennial 1985 limited edition belt buckles $20.00 each and...
11/28/2022

Great Christmas Gifts from our museum store. Wichita County Centennial 1985 limited edition belt buckles $20.00 each and Wichita County Centennial 1985 Christmas ornament $10.00 each.

Glenda Ford's photos at Veteran's Day celebration at the museum on Novembee 11, 2022.
11/13/2022

Glenda Ford's photos at Veteran's Day celebration at the museum on Novembee 11, 2022.

10/07/2022
09/23/2022

The museum now has 4 copies of Volume I History Book for sale. 3 copies @ $150.00 each and 1 (slightly used) @$120.00. Call 620-375-2316 (museum) or 620-874-0707 (Karen) if interested. First come, first served.

09/10/2022

Book Signing THIS SATURDAY at the Fort Wallace Museum!
(*But The Blood* features two deadly Wallace cowboys so it's only fitting!)

Full Book Tour Information Below:

Past: 7/28, Wichita County Fair, Leoti, KS
8/21, Museum of the Great Plains, Leoti, KS

Upcoming: 9/10, Ft. Wallace Museum, Wallace, KS
10/20, Cottonwood Coffee House, Lakin, KS
10/23, El Quartelejo Museum & Jerry Thomas Gallery
Scott City, KS
1/11, History at High Noon, Finney County Historical
Museum, Garden City, KS
1/17, Evening at the Museum, Finney County Historical
Museum, Garden City, KS

*MORE Dates and Locations TBA

2022 Fair Parade with pictures by Glenda Ford
08/04/2022

2022 Fair Parade with pictures by Glenda Ford

But the Blood book signing and visit with author, Stephen Morefield, on Sunday, August 21, 2022, 2:30 p.m.. at the museu...
08/03/2022

But the Blood book signing and visit with author, Stephen Morefield, on Sunday, August 21, 2022, 2:30 p.m.. at the museum in Leoti.

September 11, 2:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Bill Center at Oakley, KS. Will post ticket information later.
08/03/2022

September 11, 2:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Bill Center at Oakley, KS. Will post ticket information later.

THE BOOKS ARE HERE!
07/25/2022

THE BOOKS ARE HERE!

07/14/2022
07/09/2022
07/09/2022
05/06/2022

Our Museum is once again participating in the Museum Passport Program. Download TurfHunt to your mobile phone, Redeem Invitation with Code JUAGCB and visit the 19 museums, Keystone Gallery and event centers in southwest Kansas. Visit the Wild West Country website at www.wildwestcountry.com for more Southwest travel information.

01/03/2022
For all who missed the 2021 Christmas at the Washington Ames house. The decorations are different each year.
01/03/2022

For all who missed the 2021 Christmas at the Washington Ames house. The decorations are different each year.

A few pictures of the beautiful Washington Ames House dressed for the holiday. If you want to see it all, come visit Dec...
12/17/2021

A few pictures of the beautiful Washington Ames House dressed for the holiday. If you want to see it all, come visit December 19th and 26th from 6 to 8 pm each night.

11/10/2021

Join us to help honor our veterans following the parade and program at the school.

2021 Wichita County Fair Parade.
08/08/2021

2021 Wichita County Fair Parade.

Notice: Last chance for this holiday season and start the new year off right with a tour of the opulent Washington Ames ...
01/01/2020

Notice: Last chance for this holiday season and start the new year off right with a tour of the opulent Washington Ames House and the awesome Toy Shop.

12/29/2019

NOTICE!!! Due to the weather, Washington Ames House and Santa's Toy Shop tours for tonight (Sunday 29th) have been cancelled.

December 22nd pictures by Glenda Ford.
12/28/2019

December 22nd pictures by Glenda Ford.

More pictures by Glenda Ford.
12/28/2019

More pictures by Glenda Ford.

Tomorrow, Sunday the 29th, is your last chance in 2019 to visit the Washington Ames House and Santa's Toy Shop.
12/28/2019

Tomorrow, Sunday the 29th, is your last chance in 2019 to visit the Washington Ames House and Santa's Toy Shop.

Toys owned and displayed by Arthur Gonzales and Troy Groves. Photos by Glenda Ford.
12/16/2019

Toys owned and displayed by Arthur Gonzales and Troy Groves. Photos by Glenda Ford.

12/16/2019

The toy shop at the Washington Ames House is open!!!

Jeanene French's photos
12/09/2019

Jeanene French's photos

Susan Schrader's photos
12/09/2019

Susan Schrader's photos

Glenda Ford's photos.
12/09/2019

Glenda Ford's photos.

Glenda Ford's Album
12/09/2019

Glenda Ford's Album

Just a reminder!
12/05/2019

Just a reminder!

Address

201 4th Street
Leoti, KS
67861

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 2pm - 5pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm

Telephone

(620) 375-2316

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