The Hays City Sportsman's Club provides trap, skeet, rifle and pistol ranges to members and guests with shooting clinics and registered events are held throughout the year. In 2006 the club celebrate... Pete "Fritz" Felten, Jr. was born and raised in Hays. Pete was a track star and expert swimmer in high school and spent one year at Fort Hays State College. His interest in art and sculpting began during his time of service in the U.S. Navy between 1952 and 1956
Hays, KS ArtsThe Kansas Postcard Collection was donated to Fort Hays State University and the community of Hays by the Association of Community Arts Agencies in 2006. The display is located in the FHSU Robbins Center and is one of the largest collections of original Kansas Art in the world. There are 635
Hays, KS ArtsVolga German settlers began arriving in Ellis County in the mid-1870'
Hays, KS Ethnic HeritageFort Hays was an important US Army post which was active from 1865 until 1889
Hays, KS FortsThe road in downtown Hays City that is now known as Main Street was originally called Chestnut Street in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The word "City" was officially dropped from the name Hays City in 1885 and by 1930
Hays, KS Historic DistrictsAugust 12, 1868 - At the homestead site of David A. Bogardus, 40 rods north of the Solomon River and 3 miles southeast of Wil...
Rooks County is well known as a haven for hunters. An abundance of pheasant, quail, turkey, deer, dove, ducks, and geese mak...
Open to the public each Tuesday; out of county may play anytime. Grass Greens. ...
This arts gallery features a variety of revolving works from several county and out-of-county artists. ...