In April, 1888, the first train with goods other than construction materials arrived at the end of the new Rock Island line in Liberal, Kansas.
Liberal, KS Railroad HistoryA tradition since 1950, the International running of the Pancake Race has become a symbolic event of peace and unity between the Untied States and England. Pancake Day is always on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. Some people refer to it as "Fat Tuesday."
Liberal, KS One Of A KindsKnown as a "cultural oasis on the prairie", the Baker Arts Center is an art education facility which promotes the arts in Southwest Kansas. A 5000 square foot three level handicap accessible building is the former home of Irene Dillon and Francis Marion Baker.
Liberal, KS ArtsBeautiful Gallery displaying Jerry's artwork and historic collections....
The Ashland Golf Course is located North of town using Grant Street. The course has grass greens and is open to the public. ...