"Fire in the Flint Hills"
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A week long celebration of the historic burning of the Kansas tall grass prairie held the Second Week in April, We'll enjoy a seminar each evening Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 to 9:00, featuring knowledgeable speakers sharing various topics pertaining to the Kansas prairie....held at the Emma Chase Cafe. On Friday evening at 7:30, we'll participate in the Prairie Fire Festival edition of K-177 BlueGrass Pickin' at the Emma Chase Music Hall. Saturday will feature Native American speakers from 11:00 am to 4:00 PM. At 7:30 PM on Saturday, we'll marvel at the Kaw Dancers demonstration dancers from Kaw City, Oklahoma, and the Native American Singers from Wichita, Kansas.
Please visit the website closer to date for exact schedule.
"Fire in the Flint Hills"
Phone : (620) 273-6020 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : prairie-maid@sbcglobal.net
Web: chasecountychamber.org/
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Festivals
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Cottonwood River Dam & Bridge
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The museum was built to house the Roniger collection of Indian artifacts and other Chase County historical articles and artifacts.
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Cottonwood Falls, KS Historic CourthousesChase County Historical Society Museum & Library
The building that houses the Chase County Historical Society Museum and Library is one of 9 places in Chase County which has been entered on the National Register of Historic Places. The two story building, constructed of native stone, was built in 1882
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