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From the Kansas
Historical Society
Issue 39, August 2008 |
Historical Society Happenings |
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In keeping with our special exhibit, Forces of Nature, this year's festival is filled with movies about weather extremes...and it's FREE!!! You can still catch the last movie in our 2008 series:
Twister - Friday, August 8 (Rated PG-13)
All films are shown outdoors under the stars at the Kansas Historical Society (we'll move into the Museum lobby if it rains). The movie and admission to the Museum are free. The Museum gallery and the Museum Store are open until 9 p.m. The movie begins around 9 p.m. Concessions are available. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and insect repellent! Click here for details.
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At our State Historic Sites... |
 - The Kaw Mission Annual Band Concert and Ice Cream Social will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 17, at the Kaw Mission State Historic Site in Council Grove.
 - The Pony Express Festival will be held 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, August 31, at the Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site in Hanover. This family-friendly event will begin with a non-denominational church service, followed by a catered lunch, Pony Express re-enactment (complete with mochila exchange), a drawing for the festival quilt, campfire cooking displays, and period demonstrators. The event is free, but there is a nominal charge for the noon meal.
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What's New at the Kansas Museum of History |
| Through the end of September - Dryden Pottery
The What's New Exhibit currently features a collection of Dryden pottery from the Dryden plant in Ellsworth. The plant operated from 1946 to 1956, then moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Clay and volcanic ash from the Ellsworth area were used to create the pottery, which was shipped across the country. The pieces are still sought by collectors.
 The Kansas Historical Society recently received a collection of over 50 pieces of Dryden pottery from G.L. Dybwad and Joy V. Bliss. In addition to seeing some of their pieces in the "What's New" exhibit, you can purchase copies of their book, Dryden Pottery, from the Museum Store.
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Kansas Historical Society Publications |
 Kansas
History: A Journal of the Central PlainsThe Summer 2008 issue features "The Gubernatorial Campaigns of Robert Docking, 1966-1972,""Seeking 'Realism and a Little Rationality' in Government: The Observations of Former Governor Robert F. Bennett," and "'Be Willing to Take Some Risks to Make Things Happen': A Conversation with Former Governor John Carlin." This issue also features plenty of book reviews and book notes. |
 Kansas
Kaleidoscope. Real People. Real Stories. For Kids!The August/September of Kaleidoscope, will be hitting mailboxes later this month. This issue is dedicated to the Olympic Games, and you'll find articles about a Kansan who is competing in Beijing, gold medal-winning Kansans, and Olympic history! Kaleidoscope is only $8 for a one-year subscription (five issues). |
 Kansas
Preservation The August/September 2008 issue will soon arrive in mailboxes and includes articles about Kansas barns, disaster preparedness, the 2009 Historic Preservation Fund Workshop, teaching archeology to teachers, and a calendar of upcoming
archeology and preservation happenings. |
 Reflections The Summer 2008 issue features articles about Ada McColl (the "Cow Chip Lady"), American Indian Arts, and Fiesta Traditions. Regular features include "Save our History," "History's Heroes," and a calendar of Kansas Historical Society events. |
Calendar of Kansas Historical Society Events |
Through January 4, 2009
Topeka
Forces of Nature
Special Exhibit
Kansas Museum of History
785-272-8681
August 8, 2008
Topeka
Sundown Film Festival - Twister
Kansas Museum of History
782-272-8681
August 17, 2008
Council Grove
Band Concert & Ice Cream Social
Kaw Mission State Historic Site
620-767-5410 |
August 20, 2008
Topeka
Historic Preservation Fund Workshop
Kansas Historical Society
785-272-8681, ext. 245
August 31, 2008
Hanover
Pony Express Festival
Hollenberg Pony Express Station State Historic Site
785-337-2635 |
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