Barton County Historical Society Museum and Village

05/31/2026

Several of our vehicles got to go out cruising this morning for the Big Bend Bash parade in downtown Great Bend. Thanks to all of our faithful friends who drove the vehicles and tractors, as well as our passengers.

05/21/2026

Episode two of the Dominican Sisters history in Great Bend hosted by our Executive Director, Justin Engleman with special guest, Sister Rene Weeks.

" /> Hear an episode of the Pages in Time show with Barton County Hist

05/21/2026

After the Chamber of Commerce coffee this morning, and the listing of the various organizations the sisters have initiated since their coming to Great Bend in 1902, we thought it appropriate to post these episodes of Pages in Time our Executive Director Justin Engleman did with Sister Rene Weeks last summer. This is part one of the two episodes.

" /> Hear an episode of the Pages in Time show with Barton County Hist

05/19/2026

A very nice crowd tonight for Marla Matkin's program about the Widows Faithful Standbys of Little Bighorn. We are grateful to Central National Bank for their sponsorship of this program.

05/18/2026

The program tonight is still ON, the speaker, Marla Matkin, has arrived and we will see everyone at 7:00 p.m.

05/18/2026

Don't forget tomorrow night, Monday, May 18 at 7:00, Marla Matkin will be here talking about the widows of Little Bighorn.

05/15/2026

It's a great day when we can make history come alive. The 1926 John Deere model D tractor is running today, thanks to John Vsetecka.

05/11/2026

Introducing our new executive director.

Barton County Historical Society Executive Director guides residents on a Historic Downtow