Kansas Merci Boxcar

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Kansas Merci Boxcar The Kansas Merci Boxcar was a gift from France to the state of Kansas for their donations to the relief efforts of the Friendship Train after WWII.

Tours by appointment.

Amen
10/27/2026

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“The announcement that shouldn’t have been.”📣

If the information wasn’t brought to light, would the public know about Sternberg Museum of Natural History planned closure? When would we have been told?

Whistleblowers aren’t the culprit here. The accountability belongs with those making the decisions, and those responsible for informing the community. Fort Hays State University Fort Hays State University Foundation Schmidt Foundation

New sign now up on the Merci Boxcar Pavilion.
10/26/2026

New sign now up on the Merci Boxcar Pavilion.

Attention all Veterans in the Hays KS area. Come join us at the Kiwana's Veterans Day Luncheon on November 5th. The lunc...
10/08/2026

Attention all Veterans in the Hays KS area. Come join us at the Kiwana's Veterans Day Luncheon on November 5th. The lunch is free for you and your significant other. They ask that you RSVP so they plan enough food. Hope we see you there.

07/22/2026

Nothing like sitting in a house with no power. I hope it comes back on before it starts getting hot.

07/05/2026
07/05/2026

The Kansas Merci Boxcar trailer all decorated for the parade this Independence Day for the Wild West Fest Parade 8n Hays KS. Thanks to all that helped put it together.

We had a great tour from this Artilleryman from KC, MO. He and his wife spent about an hour and a half touring the boxca...
07/03/2026

We had a great tour from this Artilleryman from KC, MO. He and his wife spent about an hour and a half touring the boxcar. What a great way to kick off the Independence Day weekend.

Glen Newberger myself and 4 missionaries from my church put together the boxcar trailer for the Wild West Fest Parade Sa...
07/02/2026

Glen Newberger myself and 4 missionaries from my church put together the boxcar trailer for the Wild West Fest Parade Saturday morning. A big thanks to our volunteers.

This is the new 2026 boxcar coin from national for all you coun collectors
06/04/2026

This is the new 2026 boxcar coin from national for all you coun collectors

Our light purple and deep purple Irises are blooming. The deep purple ones are so dark they look black from a distance. ...
05/02/2026

Our light purple and deep purple Irises are blooming. The deep purple ones are so dark they look black from a distance. The picture doesn't do them justice.

Address

1702 Harvest Road
Hays, KS
67601

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

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(785) 623-6747

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