The Heritage Center of Dickinson County & Historical Society
 Photo courtesy of Dickinson County Historical Society |
|
| Heritage Center of Dickinson County 412 S Campbell Street Abilene, KS 67410 Map This! |
|
| (785) 263-2681 |
|
| www.heritagecenterdk.com | |
| heritagecenter@access-one.com | |
| Admission: Adult $4; Seniors $3; Children $2; under 2 No Charge | |
| Amenities: 3 Museums all in one place!! The Heritage Center, Museum of Independent Telephony & The C.W. Parker Carousel. | |
| Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm | |
- Featured!
Museum depicts life on the Plains during the American pioneer movement and westward expansion periods. Exhibits include Indians, pioneers, railroad, agriculture, Victorian and cow town eras. A walk though the museum gives you an overview of the life on the prairie in 1850's before statehood. As you view the displays, you will see the prairie molded in the hands of the settlers as they developed towns, started businesses, build churches and schools, formed the government, and made the county their home. Displays start with the American Indians who lived in the area over 1000+ years ago. Browse through items used in the home, items from county churches and schools, those used by the cowboys, some fire fighting equipment, and items highlighting the businesses of the county. Many entrepreneurs called Dickinson County home. One was CL Brown who founded KPL, now part of Western Resources. Brown also founded a local telephone company that is now known as Sprint, thus a wonderful part of the County's history. After browsing the Historical Museum, you will wonder into the Museum of Independent Telephony where you see the progression of the development of the Telephone industry. But don't stop with the exhibits inside the museum, as the museum continues out-of-doors. Step through the back door of the Historical Museum building and experience a step back in time with buildings from the pioneer days. You will also find the 1901 C.W. Parker Carousel which is a 'must ride' for all visitors.