The Barber County Heritage Center 
Gallery
 
 
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Updated October 8th, 2011
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The Gallery at The Heritage Center will be open

by appointment until regular hours are set.

 

Please contact Lois Wortman @ 620-886-5242

to setup an appointment

 

Come in and take a look at

exhibits on the Medicine Lodge Bank Robbery, Carrie Nation,

and other famous Barber County natives.

 

See photographs from the 8 incorporated cities in Barber County.

 

View a selection from our library of Barber County Historians, and

World War II Veterans videos.

 

 

We're proud to have on display, an exhibit representing the history of

The Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Pageant

 

 

Also see our comprehensive map of Schools,

Cemeteries and Ghost Towns of Barber County

 

See and try out our FULLY FUNCTIONAL antique floor loom.

 

Admission is free, but donations are graciously accepted,

to help defray Gallery expenses

 
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The Gallery at The Heritage Center will be open during

Peace Treaty

September 23rd, 24th and 25, 2011

3pm till 7pm

 

Come in for a cold drink and take a sneak peek at

exhibits on the Medicine Lodge Bank Robbery, Carrie Nation,

and other famous Barber County natives

 

Also see our comprehensive map of Schools,

Cemeteries and Ghost Towns of Barber County

 
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Updated April 12, 2011
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Our Exhibition Hall facility is currently in it's developmental stage.
 
 
When completed, it will house an historic representation
from each of the eight incorporated cities in Barber County, 
as well as general historical information and memorabilia
from all over Barber County.
 
The hall will also include an exhibit featuring
famous Barber County citizens, including 
Jibo Hewitt, B.H. Borne, O.S. Cummins, Carrie A. Nation and many others.
 
 
Plans also include:  An exhibit representing the various 
rural and 1 room schools from Barber County's past;  Exhibits representing
the various industries that helped Barber County
grow and prosper, including Oilfield, Agriculture and Mining; and several more
 
We also plan to host a variety of traveling exhibits and other
displays of interest to those visiting the South Central Kansas region.
 
One of the most prized museum attractions is our extensive video library 
of Barber County Pioneers.
In recorded video interviews, Barber County citizens, 
tell their very personal stories of life in this part of Kansas 
over the past 100 years.  
These interviews provide a wealth of accurate, 
first-hand historical information about our community and how it has 
grown and changed over the generations.
Many of these Pioneers are no longer with us, making these recorded 
personal histories even more valuable.
 
 
Our primary goal at The Heritage Center Exhibition Hall
is to preserve and share our Barber County history
in an interesting and informative way.
 
 
 
Please check this site often to view our progress.