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Kansas Heritage Series

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Each winter, the Wilson County Old Iron Club hosts a 3 event series focusing on a different aspect of Kansas history and heritage.  The premier series was held in early 2013.
 
All events are held on Sunday afternoons at 2pm, in the Town Hall at the “Rollin ‘Red’ 
Vandever Memorial Park”.
Partial funding for this series comes from the Kansas Humanities Council.  They provide grants in support of the development and implementation of public humanities projects across the state.
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2020 Heritage Series

This year’s series focuses on three seemingly very diverse topics, yet
            all will inform us about aspects of our shared history.
January 26 – “Ruralpreneurs: Tumbleweeds and Talents in Kansas Communities”
  • Presented by Ron Wilson. Ron produces a weekly radio program and news column about rural Kansas.
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How can businesses succeed in small town Kansas? The answers can be found in what we have termed “ruralpreneurs” – innovative entrepreneurs who have built successful enterprises in small town Kansas, and strengthened their communities as a result. This presentation highlights real-world examples of Kansas entrepreneurs who have built businesses and created jobs and opportunities in a rural setting. These include innovative businesses in Marysville, Garden City, Downs, Neodesha, and more. The presentation also honors the emerging role of diversity, technology, and telecommunications that have brought about so many changes in society. It also reflects the importance of a spirit of service and community. This fascinating, inspiring, fun, and informative presentation highlights rural Kansans and builds pride in our state. 

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February 23 – “Kansas Legends and Folktales”
  • Presented by Jim Hoy.  Jim is a folklorist who works with the
Center for Great Plains Studies at Emporia State University.
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Grasshoppers so big that cowboys can ride them to herd cattle. Summers so hot that corn pops in the field. Rancher Henry Mudge wrecking pianos, shooting sheep, and fooling European dignitaries. Kansas is a place of big skies and tall tales, but these exaggerated narratives help us understand the character of our state and its people.
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March 22 – “If These Walls Could Talk:  Kansas Murals”
  • Presented by Dave Lowenstein. Dave is an artist and co-author of Kansas Murals:  A Traveler’s Guide
Explore the artists, meaning, and stories behind the state’s rich collection of public murals. From the iconic John Stuart Curry murals in the Kansas Statehouse to the post office murals of the New Deal and the many murals done by townspeople across the state, these works tell us much about the people involved. Led by muralist Dave Loewenstein, this presentation explores history through a new lens and examines the organizational and technical efforts that go into capturing a community’s story in public art. 
Previous KS Heritage Series
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • History >
      • Rollin 'Red' Vandever
      • Structures with History >
        • Bank Building
        • Church
        • Corn "Shuck" Shack & Corn Crib
        • Engine Building
        • School Bell
    • Member Stories >
      • FFA Alumni Tractor Pull
  • Old Iron Days Show
    • Demonstrations
    • For Teachers
    • For Visitors
    • Junior Members
    • Parade of Power
    • Schedule for Old Iron Days Show
    • Sponsors
    • Student Responses
    • Swap Meet
    • Web Links
  • Map of Show Grounds
  • Kansas Heritage Series
    • Previous KS Heritage Series Events >
      • Dust Bowl
      • Orphan Train
      • Aldo Leopold and the Conservation District
  • Membership
  • Scholarship Program
  • Rental - Camper Hook-ups & Facilities
  • Contact