Event Archive

June 2024

Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: A&SV Dining Car Heritage Series: Chicago North Western’s Twin Cities 400

June 15, 2024

Back in 1946, our Chicago and Northwestern Passenger coach was built to be something special. It was one of seven lounge cars made for the C&NW’s Twin Cities 400 that ran between Chicago and St....

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Memories of the Prairie

June 15, 2024

Experience first-hand stories, educational programs and reenactors bringing history to life at the Historical Society and Museum on Saturdays during the summer. Learn about the history of Dickinson...

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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre

June 9, 2024

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...

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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: Honoring Ike and the 80th anniversary of D-Day: A taste of history on the Smoky Valley Limited

June 8, 2024

As Abilene pays tribute to favorite son Dwight Eisenhower on the 80th anniversary of the Allied Forces’ D-Day invasion in Europe, the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad commemorates the occasion in...

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Christian Youth Rodeo Association Rodeo

June 8, 2024 to June 9, 2024

Watch youth ages 3-18 participate in rodeo events, including roping, racing, wrestling and riding. Learn more

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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre

June 8, 2024

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...

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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre

June 7, 2024

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...

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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre

June 6, 2024

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...

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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre

June 5, 2024

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...

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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre

June 2, 2024

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...

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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: The best thing about the Flint Hills? Good ol’ Kansas barbeque on the Smoky Valley Limited

June 1, 2024

Someone once said that “barbeque is happiness.” And Kansans love their barbeque! Good barbeque is no stranger here in the Flint Hills. and the A&SV Smoky Valley Limited is proud to feature some...

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Symphony at Sunset

June 1, 2024

Commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day at this meaningful outdoor concert held on our beautiful campus grounds. This concert is always held the first Saturday in June in partnership with the...

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Cowtown Fun in the Sun at Old Abilene Town sponsored by Solomon State Bank in conjunction with The Community Foundation

June 1, 2024

Live music by the Villians Dance, an 80s rock band! Come early to check out the vendors, Can-Can dances and gunfights! Open at 11am, Band at 8pm

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D-Day+80 Commemoration

June 1, 2024 to June 6, 2024

The Eisenhower Foundation invites all World War II veterans to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene, on June 6, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The D-Day+80 Years...

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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre

June 1, 2024

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...

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May 2024

Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre

May 31, 2024

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...

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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: Just in time for D-Day’s 80th anniversary: Join Ike on the Smoky Valley Limited

May 25, 2024

As we approach the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad pays homage to Abilene’s favorite son, Dwight Eisenhower. Join us on Saturday, May 25, on the Smoky Valley Limited...

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Opening Weekend at Old Abilene Town

May 25, 2024 to May 26, 2024

Visit Old Abilene Town from 10 am - 4 pm and enjoy seeing the gunfighters and cancan dancers perform and visit the museum, Alamo Saloon and general store. Don't miss out on the vendor fair and bounce...

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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: German settlement in central Kansas: Remembering our German heritage on the Smoky Valley Limited

May 18, 2024

Many of the first settlers to arrive in Dickinson County and central Kansas in the mid-1850s were German. In fact, traces of our German heritage are everywhere, reflected in architecture, community...

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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: Mother’s Day 2024: Make Mom’s weekend special on the Smoky Valley Limited

May 11, 2024

Give mom a memorable gift this Mother’s Day weekend! On Saturday, May 11, the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad’s Smoky Valley Limited promises to make Mother’s Day 2024 a memorable occasion with...

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