Mark your calendars for the Fourth Annual Historic Cemetery Tour October 12 and 13 at Maple Grove Cemetery. This year, we are returning to the oldest areas of the cemetery in Divisions 4 and 5. Guides will share stories about the Stubbs, Theis, and Hulpieu families, plus many more. Tours start at 2pm, 3pm, &…
Summer Exhibits at the Ford County Legacy Center
Dodge City Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum has returned with their Motorsports Legends exhibit, which will be on display until Labor Day at 310 Gunsmoke Street in Dodge City. Admission is free. Ford County Historical Society also has artifacts from around the county on display, including photographer Troy Robinson’s camera collection, several items from…
Landmark Arts Project Reception
The public is invited to celebrate student artists at the second annual Landmark Arts Project reception located in the former City Hall building at the top of Boot Hill. Boot Hill Distillery will host a reception for the exhibiting artists in partnership with the Ford County Historical Society on Thursday, May 9 from 5:30 to…
Landmark Arts Project Kickoff
The former City Hall building at the top of Boot Hill in Dodge City has been selected for the second annual Landmark Arts Project. Each year, a historic landmark in Ford County will be selected as the focus for the project. Area youth will be provided with historical information and tours of the location to…
FCHS Annual Meeting to feature Hannes Zacharias
Presentation Examines Impact of the Arkansas River Ford County Historical Society in Dodge City will host “Rediscovering the Arkansas River,” a presentation and discussion by Hannes Zacharias on January 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM at Dodge City Public Library – Lois Flanagan Room located at 1001 N 2nd Ave. Members of the community are invited…
FCHS Announces Everlasting Endowment
Welcome to the Ford County Historical Society’s Everlasting Endowment Ford County Historical Society is committed to preserving the rich heritage and history of our beloved community for generations to come. Our Everlasting Endowment is a testament to this commitment, offering an opportunity for individuals like you to contribute to our legacy while reaping the benefits…
Welcome!
Welcome to the new Ford County Historical Society website! We are working on digitizing our archives so they can be enjoyed online. In addition to historical FCHS newsletters and books, we have extensive photo collections and original records which can help with your research projects. Please check back often as this will be an ongoing…