2011 Area Guide - Symphony in the Flint Hills

2011 Area Guide
Welcome to the 2011 Symphony in the Flint Hills Weekend Guide.
The 2011 Symphony in the Flint Hills promises to be once again a memorable event. We are proud to
welcome Capitol Federal as the 2011 Major Presenting Sponsor.
As in years past, the day will culminate with a performance by the Kansas City Symphony in a beautiful Flint
Hills tallgrass prairie setting. But there will be many things to experience before you finally settle in to enjoy the
sounds of the Kansas City Symphony as the sun sets over the hills.
Carefully choose your route to the site. Make the trip part of your experience. Relish the beauty of the
wildflowers, marvel at the historic stone fences and barns, spend time in the communities, and walk Mount Mitchell. Blue
highways provide more interest and local color than the interstate. Gravel roads are even better.
The afternoon at the site will offer numerous opportunities for education, shopping, and entertainment, as outlined in this
Weekend Guide.
This year, in recognition of the 150th anniversary of both Kansas’s admission into the Union as a free state and the beginning
of the Civil War, the Symphony in the Flint Hills has partnered with the Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area to tell the
story of the area’s significant role in defining the meaning of freedom.
The site opens at 1 p.m. with presentations in the education tents ranging from stories of Bleeding Kansas to modern ranching
techniques. Of course, there will still be the terrific Prairie Art Tent, and many more attractions.
We encourage you to make it a day trip—experience the culture, beauty, and landmarks of the area in the morning. Enjoy
an exhibition of early 20th Century paintings by Maude Mitchell, daughter of Beecher Bible and Rifle Colony pioneers, at
the Wabaunsee County Museum in Alma. Take in the events at the site in the afternoon and then relax to enjoy the sunset
performance by the Kansas City Symphony. We look forward to seeing you on June 11.
— Bruce Waugh, Board Chair
Symphony in the Flint Hills, Inc.
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Wabaunsee Vista by Mark Feiden
Cover photo by Patty Reece
Map
10-11
Chase County
20-21
Geary County
2-3
Welcome & Contents
12-13
Marion County
22-23
Pottawatomie County
4-5
Schedule of Activities
14-15
Wabaunsee County
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Freedom’s Frontier
6-7
Lyon County
16-17
Morris County
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Major Presenting Sponsor
8-9
Butler County
18-19
Riley County
26-27
Checklist and Thank You
Contents
Welcome
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Presentations
— History and Heritage Tents —
Sixth Annual
Schedule of Activities — Saturday, June 11, 2011
— Before the Concert —
1:00 pm
Ticket gate opens
9:15 – 11:30 Dancing to traditional western acoustic band.
Rides to concert site begin from Wait and Ride Tent
Food and beverages continue to be served in the Wildflower walking trail to concert site
Food Tent and Beverage Tent until 10:00 pm.
opens. Barbeque and beverages served in the
Story Circle— Annie Wilson sings original
Food Tent and Beverage Tent until 10 pm
Flint Hills songs, Geff Dawson preforms cowboy poetry, Jeff Davidson sings and tells cowboy tales.
1:00 till Concert Intermission
Symphony in the Flint Hills Art
9:00 till deep dark Stargazing on the hillside observatory A juried selection of paintings inspired by the
with telescopes, hosted by Kansas Astronomical
Flint Hills will be offered for sale in the Prairie Art Observers and the Salina Astronomy Club
Tent, including the 2011 limited edition fine art print.
1:00 – 6:00 Horse-drawn covered wagon rides
1:00 – 5:30 Kansas City Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo
Roving Music by Tallgrass Express String Band
1:00 – 6:00 Prairie Walks and Interpretation
Learn about native grasses, wildflowers, birds and
other wildlife, habitats, geologic formations, and cattle-
grazing on the tallgrass prairie from knowledgeable prairie enthusiasts and Audubon of Kansas.
1:00 – 6:00 The Flint Hills Store Tents and the Prairie Art Tent will be open all day until 10 pm.
2:00 – 6:00 Presentations In History And Heritage Tents
(see following page)
6:45 – 9:00 Welcome followed by 90 minute performance
by Kansas City Symphony—plus 20 minute intermission.
During intermission, food and beverages will be avavilable in the Food Tent and Beverage Tent.
The walking trail and parking lot will be illuminated as darkness
falls. However, the path of the Wildflower Trail is uneven ground.
Shadows can be deceiving. Be particularly careful moving through
the terrain.
Exiting the parking lot is expected to take a long time, given many cars
on narrow country roads. You may wish to extend your day and enjoy a
prairie evening and the after-concert activities to lessen what may be a
long wait in the parking lot.
Blue Wild-Indigo Tent Stories from the Site
2:00-2:20
The Potawatomi Journey to the Flint Hills
— Jon Boursaw
Connecticut Yankees in Kansas: Free State
2:30-2:50
Wabaunsee ­— Michael Stubbs
The Story of Volland & the Schultz Ranch
3:00-3:50
—Greg Hoots, Rick Kaul, Keith Schultz,
Verne Claussen
4:00-4:20
A Plan to Prosper: The Black Experience in
Wabaunsee County — Donna Rae Pearson
4:30-4:50
The Native Stone Scenic Byway: Telling
the Stories of Freedom — Debbie Divine
The Potawatomi Journey to the Flint Hills
5:00-5:20
—Jon Boursaw
A Plan to Prosper: The Black Experience in
5:30-5:50
Wabaunsee County — Donna Rae Pearson
Freedom’s Frontier Tent
2:00-2:20
Introduction to Freedom’s Frontier National
Heritage Area — Deanell Reece Tacha
2:30-2:50
The Border War and American Liberty
— Nicole Etcheson
3:00-3:20
Faith and Freedom in the Flint Hills the Life of Harriet N.K. Jones — Connie Pillsbury
3:30 -4:50 The Underground Railroad in Kansas Territory — Todd Mildfelt
4:00-4:20
4:30-4:50
5:00-5:20
5:30-5:50
Introduction to Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area — Deanell Reece Tacha
The Border War and American Liberty
— Nicole Etcheson
The Role of Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley
in the Expansion of the West — Edward Bowie
The Underground Railroad in Kansas Territory
—Todd Mildfelt
Purple Coneflower Tent Prairie as Muse
2:00-2:20
Harley Elliott, Poet and Seasoned Prairie Person
—Interviewed by Bill Sheldon
2:30-2:50
Art of the Flint Hills — Don Lambert
Prairie Poets Reading Grassland— Margy Stewart, 3:00-3:20
Karen Barron, Mary McCoy, Betsy Knabe Roe
3:30-3:50
Inspired by the Flint Hills —Music and Lyrics
by Anne Wilson
4:00-4:20
Art of the Flint Hills — Don Lambert
Inspired by the Flint Hills —Music and Lyrics
4:30-4:50
by Anne Wilson
5:00-5:20
Harley Elliott, Poet and Seasoned Prairie Person
— Interviewed by Bill Sheldon
5:30-5:50
Prairie Poets Reading Grassland — Margy Stewart, Karen Barron, Mary McCoy, Betsy Knabe Roe
Butterfly Milkweed Tent Ranching in the Flint Hills
2:00-2:20
Early Day Cattle Drives — Jim Hoy
Ranching in the 21st Century — Gary & Peggy Schultz, 2:30-3:20
Barb Downey, Joe Carpenter. John Hund, Moderator
3:30-4:20
Conservation Easements: A Tool for Prairie
Preservation — Panel of Landowners and
Conservation Easement Organization
Administrators; Kansas Land Trust, The Nature
Conservancy, Ranchland Trust of Kansas, US
Fish and Wildlife Service, US Department
of Agriculture, Rod Moyer, Landowner
4:30-4:50
Early Day Cattle Drives — Jim Hoy
5:00-5:50
Stories of Volland and Spring Creek
— Told by Meseke Family Members
Stargazing Tent Prairie Skies
Day long programs including solar telescopes and presentations
All topics and presenters are subject to change without notice.
Activities
Activities
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Sunflower Tent Flint Hills Natural History
2:00-2:20
An Introduction to the Flint Hills and the Tallgrass
Prairie — Brian Obermeyer & Rex Buchanan
Native Prairie Roadsides: A Lesson Learned
2:30-2:50
from Iowa — Daryl Smith
3:00-3:20
Frogs and Toads of the Tallgrass Prairie
— Joseph Collins
3:30-3:50
The Claussen Archaeological Site: Prehistory
of the Flint Hills — Rolfe Mandel
4:00-4:20
An Introduction to the Flint Hills and the Tallgrass
Prairie — Brian Obermeyer & Rex Buchanan
4:30-4:50
Native Prairie Roadsides: A Lesson Learned
from Iowa — Daryl Smith
The Claussen Archaeological Site: Prehistory
5:00-5:20
of the Flint Hills — Rolfe Mandel
5:30-5:50
Frogs and Toads of the Tallgrass Prairie
­— Joseph Collins
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Lyon County
Lyon County
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Other inspiring, uplifting, refreshing things
to do in Butler County•
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El Dorado Lake and State Park
8,000 acres of liquid fun north and east of El Dorado.
Hiking and equestrian trails, cabins, 1100 campsites
Butler County History Center/Kansas Oil Museum
383 E. Central, El Dorado
Leading museum dedicated to the discovery and
development of the oil industry in Kansas. Permanent
exhibit “Glory of the Hills” showcasing the inspiring
Flint Hills.
Augusta Historic Theater
Downtown Augusta
Perfect example of Art Deco elegance of the 1920’s.
Movies, plays, live music.
Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper
15231 SW Parallel St., Benton
Midwest’s largest chuckwagon supper and Western
stage show. Wagon rides, cowboy movies, RV park.
Private Galleries
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Art Room 114
114 N. Main, El Dorado
Bill Walton Studio and Art Gallery
135 1/2 N. Main, El Dorado
Circle Gallery and Frame Shop
315 S. Main, El Dorado
Jim Clements Studio
112 1/2 N. Main, El Dorado
Infinity Art Glass
120 N. Main, Benton
Even more to do in Butler County at:
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Butler County
Butler County
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Andover Chamber/CVB
andoverks.com
Augusta Chamber/CVB
chamberofaugusta.org
El Dorado CVB
360eldorado.com
Rose Hill
cityofrosehill.com
Towanda
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/towns/Towanda
Tour Butler
tourbutlercountyks.com
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Chase County
Chase County
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Marion County Events
May 28, – Burns Route 77 Classic Car and Bike Show and Festival on Main Street, rock &
roll music, food, Quilt Show, Craft Show and a Fun Run. 620-726-5543 www.burnks.com
June 3-5 – Chingawassa Days, Marion, 620-382-3425, www.chingawassa.com
June 10 – 12 – “Once Upon a Wall”, Quilted wall hangings. Mennonite Heritage & Agricultural Museum, 620-367-8200 mhmuseums@mtelco.net
June 18th – Bluegrass on the Lake, Marion County Lake 5:00 - 10:00 620-382-3240,
www.marioncountyparkandlake.com
July 3 – Hillsboro’s 4th of July Eve Celebration at the Schaeffler House, 620-947-3506,
www.hillsboro-museums.com
July 4 – Peabody 88th Annual 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks Extravaganza, Largest
ground fireworks display in Kansas, Peabody, 620-983-2174, www.peabodyks.com
July 4 – Ramona Redneck Parade & July 4th Celebration, 785-965-2621,
www.RedneckinRamona.com
July 27–30 - Marion County Fair, Hillsboro, 620-381-0109
August 5, 6 & 7 – Goessel Country Threshing Days – 620-367-2229 www.goesselks.com
Sept 3-5 – Labor Day Parade & Festival, Florence, 620-878-4296, www.florenceks.com
September 17 – Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair, 620-947-3506, www.hillsboro-kansas.com
September 17 – 32nd Annual Art in the Park and Craft Show, Marion, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.,
620-382-3425, www.marionks.com
October 1 – Marion County Lake annual Chili Cook-off, Horse Shoe Tournament, Lake
Area Garage Sale, 11:30 – 2:30 620-382-3240, www.marioncountyparkandlake.com
October 1 – Lincolnville Octoberfest, 620-924-5208, www.marioncountyks.org/lincolnville
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October 2 – Goessel Harvest Festival Golf Tournament – Pine Edge Golf Course – 620367-2664, www.pineedgegolf.com luvmilk@mtelco.net
more information at www.GrowMarionCounty.com
Marion County
Marion County
October 1 – Goessel Harvest Festival, Craft Show, Car Show, Street dance, 620-367-8111,
www.goesselks.com goescity@mtelco.net
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Arrive Early &
Stay Late... in
Wabaunsee County!
Plan ahead to experience all that Wabaunsee County has to offer:
• Native Stone Scenic Byway
• Skyline/Mill Creek Scenic Drive
• Historic Tours of Stone Buildings, Sites & Ghost Towns
• Call about Accommodations: B&B, Camping, Home Stays
• Cowboy Culture, Local Cuisine,
& Authentic Flint Hills Experiences!
No matter your route, take time
to visit the communities of
Wabaunsee County!
Alta Vista - “Little Town on the Prairie”
• Square Dance
• Quilt Show
• Local Art Exhibits
• Ag Heritage Park Tours
• Buffalo Tours
• Local Food Vendors
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Request Maps, Visitor Information
and a Schedule of Events at
www.wabaunsee.com or 785-765-4655
• Civil War Encampment with Cannon Fire
• Buffalo Tours
• German Meal at the Legion Hall
• Wabaunsee County Museum and Railroad Park
Eskridge - Local Cuisine, Shopping, Scenic Views
Maple Hill - Puffy’s Steak & Ice House, Local Art
Harveyville - Jepson Pottery and Bell’s Wildlife
Lake Wabaunsee - Golf, Dining, Bed & Breakfast
Visit Paxico’s Historic
Antique Shopping
District, featuring the
Paxico Pantry - a sampling of Kansas Food
Products! (running June
11 through the Paxico Meatloaf Festival June 25).
Participate in heritage
activities at the
Mt. Mitchell Heritage
Prairie Park and tour
the Beecher Bible &
Rifle Church.
Wabaunsee County
Wabaunsee County
Alma - “City of Native Stone”
Outdoor Circuit Rider
Church Service Saturday
morning at the old Templin church site near the
Symphony location.
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History Happens in...
Morris County and Council Grove
History, Quaint Shops, Beautiful Lakes,
Small Town Hospitality,
Restaurants & Lodging,
It’s all here in Morris County!
Located in the scenic Flint Hills, travel to
the heart of the Santa Fe Trail in Council Grove.
Shop the “Prairie Plaza,” in the historic downtown district,
where you can find antiques, original art, and Kansas gifts.
Stop in for a root beer float at a 1920s soda fountain.
Rendezvous at many of the fine eateries, including the
Hays House, built in 1857. Visit the Last Chance Store, and
our many other historic sites, including the Kaw Mission,
built in 1851. Spend some time in our friendly, small
towns and discover for yourself why
Morris County truly is the Heart of the Flint Hills.
Council Grove received its name August 10,
1825, when U.S.
commissioners
met with Chiefs
of the Great and
Little Osage
Indian tribes
beneath a tree
later named the “Council Oak”, to sign the
first treaty establishing the right-of-way for
the famed Santa Fe Trail. Council Grove
became the pre-eminent rendezvous point
for freight wagons heading east and west.
The Neosho River Walk park is in the heart
of Historic Downtown Council Grove. The
River Walk is home to
many celebrations
and activities,
including the Voices
of the Wind People
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Attending Symphony in the Flint Hills?.....
The people of Morris County invite you to spend
exploring our past and our present.
For guided tours please contact the
Council Grove/Morris County
Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.
Morris County is home to the Council Grove
Federal Reservoir
and the Council
Grove City Lake. The
reservoir has over
2600 acres for game
management and
public hunting, and
is home to Canning Creek Cove, voted one
of the top campsites in the United States.
Council Grove/Morris County
Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
207 West Main
Council Grove, Ks 66846
Built in 1851, The Kaw Mission was home and
school to 30 Kaw boys until 1854. The Kaw lived
in the Neosho Valley
for less than 30 years
when, despite an
impassioned plea by
Chief Allegawaho, the
U.S. government
removed the Kaw to
Indian Territory in what is now Oklahoma.
The City of Dunlap was founded in 1869 by
Joseph Dunlap on the Missouri, Kansas, Texas /
KATY Railway line, and incorporated in
1875.During the Black migration from the south
in the 1870’s and 80’s some 40,000 AfricanAmericans came to Kansas. Benjamin “Pap”
Singleton, a former slave,
incorporated the Singleton
Dunlap Farm Colony and
brought 200 black settlers to
the Dunlap area in May
1878.
Alta Vista:
Old Settlers Day– September 2011
Ag Heritage Museum
Burdick:
Burdick Labor Day Celebration - September 4 & 5
Council Grove:
Washunga Days - June 17, 18 & 19
Kaw Inter-tribal Pow Wow - June 17 & 18
Ladies’ Night Out - July 15
Kaw Mission Annual Fall Band Concert
and Ice Cream Social - August 14
Grillin’ in the Grove - October 9
Candlelight Charm - November 5
Gathering in the Grove - November 4, 5 & 6
Kaw Mission Christmas– December 1
Prairie Plaza Christmas events - Every weekend in December
Voices of the Wind People Pageant-September 2012
Delavan:
During World War II the community was home to the
Herington Army Airfield. A major bomber and eventually, a
B-29 base, was constructed just north of the city’s
boundaries.
Dunlap:
Visit the historic cemetery in Dunlap.
Dwight:
The Swartz School Museum located on Main Street, was
the first school to be established in the Ohio Township
around 1871.
Parkerville:
In 1870 Charles G. Parker, former Santa Fe Trail wagon
train freighter, founded Parkerville. In the early 20th
century, a horse race track thrived, drawing spectators
from a large area.
White City:
Independence Day Celebration - July 4th
White City Grilling Contest -June 2011
1-800-732-9277 / 620-767-5882
chamber@councilgrove.com
Website: www.councilgrove.com
(email mrsodeputy105 @hotmail.com)
Wilsey:
4th of July Celebration - July 4
Morris County
Morris County
pageant that takes
place every two years.
The first permanent settlement
in Council Grove did not occur
until Seth Hays, the great
grandson of Daniel Boone,
established a trading post in
1847.
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Discover
For a FREE Visitors Guide
Visit www.visitmanhattanks.org
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Hike the Konza • Golf • Tuttle Creek Lake
Riley County
Riley County
Plan your Summer in
®
The Little Apple
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Geary County
Geary County
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Pottawatomie County
Wamego - There’s no place like Wamego! Dedicated to all things
Oz, the OZ Museum is a must-see on your trip to Wamego. Tour
Wamego’s downtown anchor, the Columbian Theatre, and its 1893
Chicago Worlds Fair Paintings. Take a short walk to Wamego’s city
gem – the Wamego City Park to view the historic Schonhoff Dutch
Mill, Wamego Historical Society and Prairie Village. After your
tour enjoy a delicious lunch from the Friendship House and don’t
forget a homemade treat for dessert! (www.VisitWamego.com)
Onaga - Visit beautiful downtown Onaga with its recently
completed streetscape project and view the bronze Doughboy
Memorial Statue. Stop by the fair grounds on the north side of
town to view the Pottawatomie County Fair Pavilion (Round Barn).
The barn was built in 1921 and is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places. For the golf fan, the 9-hole Cool Springs golf
course features 3,005 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par
of 36. (www.OnagaKansas.org)
St. George - Home to these two unique octagon silos, St. George
was Pottawatomie County’s first County Seat. Adjacent to the
silos , you’ll find Pottawatomie County’s largest burr oak tree; it’s
more than 260 years old with a circumference of more than 19ft.
Bring your canoe along and make the trip from St. George’s Boggs
Landing on the Kansas River to Wamego’s Riverfront Park.
Westmoreland - Located 1/2 mile south of Westmoreland, Scott
Springs is home to a life-size pair of oxen, wagon and 11ft wagon
wheel that commemorates the site where 300,000 travelers camped
along the Oregon Trail. Tour the Rock Creek Valley Historic Museum
and Wiziarde Circus Building to view the place where Whizzo the
Clown got his start. Go downtown and enjoy a milkshake from
Hoffman Pharmacy, an 8 Wonder of Kansas – Custom. If you’re
looking for a great home-cooked meal, check out the South 40 Café
where you’re sure to leave full! (www.WestmorelandKSChamber.com)
St. Marys - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the
Potawatomi Pay Station Museum is the place where annual
payments were made to the Potawatomi in accordance with the
treaties they had signed ceding their lands in the East. Visit
downtown St. Marys and the Renaissance Cellars Winery inside of
Rustic Treasures, do some shopping at Florence Adams and enjoy
lunch at the Emerald Dinner. On your way out of town, stop by
the Oregon Trail Nature Park and enjoy walk-in hunting, fishing
and trapping. (www.SaintMarys.com)
Check out our community podcasts at: www.ecodevo.com
Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation
P.O. Box 288 - 1004 Lincoln St. - Wamego, KS 66547 - Ph: 785.456.9776 - feedback@ecodevo.com
Pottawatomie County
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Olsburg - Take scenic Carnahan Creek Road for a beautiful drive
through the Flint Hills to this Swedish community. Visit the
Mariadahl Steeple, the former largest Swedish Lutheran Church
west of the Mississippi River. Go downtown to Loberg Grocery and
enjoy a cup of coffee, sandwich or ice cream and stock up on
groceries - they even have potato sausage! Need to stretch your
legs? Take a walking tour of Olsburg and count all of the Dala
Horses. (www.GetOlsburg.com)
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In the Flint Hills: Freedom’s Frontier
Sixth Annual Symphony in the Flint Hills
M T. M I TC H E L L H E R I TAG E P R AI R I E
This 45-acre hilltop prairie is a memorial park that ties Wabaunsee County to one of the most dramatic and critical chapters
of American history, the prelude to the Civil War known as
“Bleeding Kansas”. A walking trail winds through wildflowers to
the summit where you can view the Kansas River valley and its
landmarks. It is located three and a half miles south of Wamego
on Mitchell Prairie Lane, south of the junction of K-18 and K-99.
The park is dedicated to Captain William Mitchell and the
Beecher Bible and Rifle Colony, the famous company of New
England emigrants who came to Kansas in April 1856 to assure the territory’s entry into the Union as a free state.
Captain Mitchell’s log cabin was one of the stations on the “Underground Railroad,” and the home will be open to visitors during the
Mt. Mitchell/ Mitchell Farmstead Celebration, Saturday, June11. For a schedule of events at the farm visit: www.mountmitchellprairie.org.
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BE E C H E R BI BL E AN D R I F L E C HURC H.
In late June, 1857, fifteen of the members of the Beecher Colony and thirteen earlier
settlers met to organize “The First Church of Christ in Wabaunsee,” with the Rev. Harvey
Jones as Pastor. Of this group of twenty-eight charter members, nine were women. After
two years of raising funds for a church building, mostly in New Haven, they started construction of the sturdy stone church-that still stands in Wabaunsee. The stones were hauled
from quarries, on sledges drawn by oxen. The mortar was mixed by hand, and the long
shingles, called “shakes,” were made with crude hand tools. The church-yard was edged
with hitching posts, and there were newly planted trees and lilacs in appropriate spots.
The new church was dedicated in May, 1862. Those same lilac bushes still bloom
toady. The property is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the
Beecher Bible and Rifle Church.
Find more articles and in-depth information about these topics in the 2011 Field Journal.
You can order it online at symphonyintheflinthills.org, or buy it at the event on June 11.
JOHN B. DICUS
Ch airman, Pre side nt & CEO
Capit ol Fe de ral
Major Presenting Sponsor
Freedom’s Frontier
Painting by Maude Mitchell
Courtesy Karen Cox
M AUDE M ITC HE LL A RT E X HIBIT IO N
The Wabaunsee County Historical Museum in Alma will host an
exhibition of the art of Maude Josephine Mitchell (1875-1957), daughter
of Beecher Bible and Rifle Colony pioneers Captain William and Mary
Mitchell. After studying and working on the East Coast, Maude returned to
Kansas around 1915 and established herself as a painter of local landscapes
and landmarks. The exhibition will be on view June 4-July 5. Museum hours
are Tuesday-Saturday 10-noon and 1-4; Sunday 1-4. For more information
contact 785-765-2200; or wabcomuseum@embarqmail.com.
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AT T E N T I O N !
For those attending the 2011 concert, important information for an enjoyable day....
• Date: Saturday, June 11, 2011. The rain date is Sunday,
June 12, 2011.
• Nature is our partner. No guarantees or refunds for any of us.
• Last minute updates: symphonyintheflinthills.org, Twitter,
Facebook
• Directions to Fix Pasture: The 2011 site is adjacent to
Skyline/Mill Creek Scenic Drive between Alma and Alta Vista
in beautiful Wabaunsee County. (No gravel roads to the site.)
• Plan 40 minutes to walk leisurely ¾ mile from the parking
area along Wildflower Trail to the concert site.
• Wear good walking shoes…sandals or opened toed footwear
are not recommended.
• The trail will be well marked with hay bale seating along
the way.
• If you prefer not to walk, trucks pulling hay wagons will
take you through the pasture to the concert site.
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Accommodations will be provided for people with
disabilities. (Details on website)
— Remember —
• Come early enough not to be caught in the “rush hour.” If
you are not parked and headed toward the ticket gate by 5:30
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p.m., you may be late!
• Dress casually and comfortably for a warm June day.
• Wear a hat, bring sunscreen and bug repellent – chiggers
may be active.
• Rental chairs are available for a $2 token at the concert
site…or there is room to spread out a blanket if you prefer.
• A Token system ($2 tokens) will be in place for all purchases
on site, except at the Flint Hills Store Tents.
• Smoking allowed only in designated areas.
• Audio and video recorders are not allowed during the
Symphony performance.
• Exiting the parking lot is expected to take a while. You
may wish to extend your day and enjoy a prairie evening
and the after-concert activities.
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Partnering with organizations to promote their interests and to achieve their goals.
American Institute of
Biological Sciences
American Music Therapy
Association
American Society of Ichthyologists
and Herpetologists
American Society
of Mammalogists
Archaeological Institute of America
The Herpetologists’ League
Kansas Academy of Science
Kansas Entomological Society
The Natural Areas Association
The Raptor Research Foundation
Society for Range Management
Society for Sedimentary Geology
Chelonian Research Foundation
Society for the Study of
Amphibians and Reptiles
The Coleopterists Society
Weed Science Society of America
Ecological Society of America
The Wilson Ornithological Society
Alcoholic beverages of any kind. Kansas Alcohol
Beverage Control rules will be strictly enforced. Coolers and
backpacks will be inspected at the ticket gate. Beer and wine
will be sold on site.
• Glass containers – plastic is safer for this prairie event.
• Hard-sided coolers – transport to and from the concert site
will be difficult. Coolers take up room on hay wagons that
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• Pets except special service dogs.
For more details go to symphonyintheflinthills.org or call 620-273-8955.
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