El Quartelejo Museum and Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection - El Quartelejo Museum and Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection

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The museum and gallery will be open from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Saturdays during the Summer.  The new hours commence Memorial weekend, Saturday, 25 May, and will end Labor Day weekend, 31 August 2013. 

Rod and Kathy Haxton at the Scott County Record always give very generous coverage to the Scott County Historical Society and the museum and gallery.  Enjoy these links to recent articles about the upcoming symposium and new items in the Thomas collection:

Battle Canyon Symposium Finally a Reality

Gallery Gaining Reputation for Its World-Class Collection

The second annual June Jaunt will be held on 31 May, 1 and 2 June 2013.  Everett Green has agreed to share his enthusiasm over trains and the local railroad history with the historical society and the June Jaunt participants.  Presentations will be given at 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 1 June.

Then, on Sunday, 2 June, join in on a bus tour of the Battle Canyon site.  The bus will leave at 1:30 p.m. from the museum, so plan on arriving well in advance.  The tour takes most of the afternoon.  Call 872.5912 to make a reservation for your seat!

2013 June Jaunt Website

Schedule of Events
We always enjoy letters sent to us by our visitors.

The Scott County Historical Society would like to express its thanks to the Marcy family for the donation of a reed organ to the museum.  Also known as a pump organ, the instrument is played by pumping the bellows using the organist's feet.  Perhaps we'll provide a demonstration at the annual meeting!  What a wonderful gift for our collection.

Grant funding has been approved by the State of Kansas for the construction of a kiosk along Highway 83 on the Garold Been Ranch.  Watch closely in the coming months as work progresses on this feature which honors Garold Been and also celebrates the Western Vistas Historic Byway.  (UPDATE:  Jerry Thomas believes the project should be completed by the Fall of 2013.)

Spring 2013 Newsletter

THE SCOTT COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

February 2013

As I write this newsletter today (Feb. 22^nd), the sun is reflecting off the bright white SNOW. We didn’t get the big snow the weatherman predicted for us, but it was good snow cover and welcome moisture. Those of us who have been around awhile know that winter is not over. I’m not forecasting an Easter blizzard, but two of the most memorable blizzards in my lifetime started on the 23^rd of March – one in 1957 and another in 1987. (Easter is March 31^st . . .)

Become a Member of SCHS!

The Scott County Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the Scott County area and educating the community and visitors about the function of El Quartelejo Museum and the Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection.

Throughout the 80 year existence of SCHS, individuals, families, and businesses have supported the Historical Society’s efforts. These generous people help to continue the work of the Historical Society and assist in maintaining the building and grounds, keeping the facility open to the public, guiding group tours, and raising funds for improvements.

There are three membership categories:

Individual    $10.00

Family         $20.00

Business     $50.00