Pioneer Days
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Rural History in Action with many of the old machines in use. Family fun. Parades, flea markets, games for the youth, Tractors, engines, quilt show, door prizes, crafters in action, tractor pulls, auction, raffles, good food, modern restrooms and showers, camper electric is available.
Pioneer Days
Phone : 620-879-2918 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : beje@wildblue.net
Web: www.cvapa.com
Tractor Shows
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Gen. George H. Wark Memorial Park
This city park was established in 1919 in memory of Caney's Company D who participated in World War I. Gen. George H. Wark organized Co. D, 3rd Kansas Infantry and mustered the first units of the Kansas Army National Guard into federal service at Caney's Elk's Hall, May 19, 1917
Caney, KS MemorialsCaney Valley Historical Society Museum
Three buildings form the Caney Valley Historical Society Museum complex with the Wallar Building housing most of the exhibits and is also the location of the Caney Chamber of Commerce office. The town's heritage as "The Big Gas Town"
Caney, KS MuseumsLittle White School House
The first school, built in 1870, was a log cabin provided by Berryman Smith. The teacher, Mrs. O.M. \"Billie\" Smith, had 25 students enrolled. Bonds for the next school building, the Little White School House, were sold to raise $1,800 and the school was built in 1872 for $900
Caney, KS Historic SchoolhousesCivil War Cannon
Wark Memorial Park is also the location of the "Walkingstick," an old cannon of Civil War vintage which is one of fewer than 75 of its kind in the nation.
Caney, KS MonumentsOpera House/Elk's Hall
The popular Truskett Opera House which was built in 1907 burned along with other businesses in 1910 having a $50,000 loss. The Caney Elk's Club acquired the opera house facilities and rebuilt a building for club use. Their "Elk's Hall"
Caney, KS Opera Houses