Stitching Stories, KCQG Quilt Show
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Over 160+ quilts displayed, and vendors, silent auction to benefit Women's Safety and Empowerment, boutique, raffle quilt, appraiser.
Stitching Stories, KCQG Quilt Show
Email Address : kathy.menzie@washburn.edu
Web: kscapitalquilters.com
Quilt Shows
Attractions and Upcoming Events
State Bank of Holton Building
Originally built in 1889 and destroyed by fire twice, the present building was rebuilt in 1906 and is registered on the National Historic Register.
Holton, KS National RegisterBurr Oak Natural Landmark
Having a crown spread of over 93 feet, this 200-plus year old, Burr Oak tree is one of the largest in Kansas. Searle's Oak was donated to the city of Holton in 1992, at the time being the 11th largest Burr Oak in Kansas. The estimated planting time was between 1792 and 1817.
Holton, KSHotel Josephine
Hotel Josephine is a reminder of the days when 14 passenger trains daily served the Holton community. The hotel was built by prominent Holtonian A.D. Walker in 1889 who financed construction of the two story red brick building by selling stock subscriptions to fellow townspeople.
Holton, KS Historic BuildingsSears Roebuck and Co. House
A Sears Roebuck and Co. concrete block house was featured in the 1908 General Catalog for $1,995.00. That amount allowed for paid labor for assembling the house. The concrete blocks were made on site with a Wizard of Buckeye Concrete Block Machine which were sold in the same catalog.
Holton, KS Historic HomesExpressions of Dolls & Other Caricatures
Private museum of dolls, dolls houses, caricatures, displayed in an attractive exhibit. There are over 400 dolls displayed. Dolls range from 1890 to present. About 20 personality dolls, i.e. Elvis, Jackie, Princess Di, Michael Jackson etc. Located on lower level of "Expressions Gift &
Holton, KS Museums