Dickinson County Historical Society & Heritage Center
| Dickinson County Historical Society 412 S Campbell St Abilene, KS 67410 Map This! |
| (785) 263-2681 |
| www.heritagecenterdk.com |
| heritagecenter@access-one.com |
| Admission: Adult $3; under 12 No Charge |
| Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-5pm |
Discover the history of the wild frontier, the days of Tom Smith and Wild Bill Hickok, and the wild and woolly days of the cattle drives to Abilene at the end of the Chisholm Trail. Also explore the stories of the early pioneers as they settled the great plains and turned the great American desert into their home. Extensive archival documents/records. Historic displays, antique carousel, blacksmith shop, cowboy history, family research, and telephony museum.
Exhibit of Dickinson County's history through a time line. Guided tour available upon advanced request. Located in the same facility as the Museum of Independent Telephony and the C. W. Parker Carry-Us-All.