Dorothy's House and Coronado Museum

Dorothy's House and Coronado Museum Dorothy's House combines local history with an interactive Wizard of Oz tour experience.

Don't miss this new exhibit at the Coronado! Learn about eight famous Kansans as SCHS partners with the Kansas Society D...
05/22/2026

Don't miss this new exhibit at the Coronado!

Learn about eight famous Kansans as SCHS partners with the Kansas Society Daughters of the American Revolution for their special traveling exhibit, "Pioneer Patriots." From Dwight D. Eisenhower to Amelia Earhart and many more, this exhibit celebrates America's 250th with a uniquely Kansan look at our nation's history.

Swing by the Coronado between today and June 4th to check out this free exhibit!

Hi History Fans!Our good neighbor to the west is home to this impressive WWI doughboy statue, standing at the corner of ...
05/08/2026

Hi History Fans!

Our good neighbor to the west is home to this impressive WWI doughboy statue, standing at the corner of Florence and Main in Tyrone, Oklahoma. The monument's text reads: “This monument erected by the people of Tyrone for the American Legion. In honor of the Veterans of the World War both living and dead."

This statue was installed on May 30, 1921. It has unfortunately suffered from vandals over the years, but still stands noble and tall as a great tribute to our Veterans from the folks of Tyrone.

Hi History Fans!Railfan and Photographer August Thieme captured this Rock Island caboose in the Liberal yard in 1948. Ca...
05/01/2026

Hi History Fans!

Railfan and Photographer August Thieme captured this Rock Island caboose in the Liberal yard in 1948. Caboose #17866 featured a cupola for better viewing, McHenry knuckle couplers, an interior coal stove, and sleeping bunks for the crew. Cabooses are now largely a thing of the past, but this particular car and number live on in many a model railroader’s layout.

Hi History Fans!Today is Liberal's Birthday! We all know the story of the "mighty liberal" Seymour Rogers, and today saw...
04/13/2026

Hi History Fans!

Today is Liberal's Birthday!

We all know the story of the "mighty liberal" Seymour Rogers, and today saw the first lot sales of the town named in his honor. Liberal began as one town out of many, but within a few years it found its way to the county seat, a coveted railroad line, and the kind of residents who would stick with it even through the trying times at the turn of the century.

Happy Birthday, Liberal!

Our final SCHS School session will be this Saturday!Join us at 10:00 am for three presentations about the land that woul...
01/28/2026

Our final SCHS School session will be this Saturday!

Join us at 10:00 am for three presentations about the land that would one day become Seward County... from prehistoric times to familiar native tribes and from Coronado to the first ranchers!

Several seats are still available, so if you missed our other session call 620-624-7624 to reserve a spot now!

01/09/2026

Due to current weather conditions, the "SCHS School" event scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday 10th has been postponed. All topics planned for the 10th will now be presented on Saturday, January 24th.

We apologize for the inconvenience!

Our 2025 "Prairie Owl" newsletter is available now! As always, drop us a line or swing by the museum to join our mailing...
12/11/2025

Our 2025 "Prairie Owl" newsletter is available now! As always, drop us a line or swing by the museum to join our mailing list!

Among the many exciting announcements in that issue is an upcoming event: Seward Historiography 101! If you've ever wanted to learn local history but never knew where to start, this two-weekend seminar is for you! Join us on January 10th and January 17th from 10:30 to 1:30 for presentations, questions, and discussions as we dig into the basic building blocks of Seward County history.

This event is limited to twenty participants, so call the museum director at 620-624-7624 to reserve your spot now!

Hi History Fans!Back in the day the Western Ho Motel was a highlight for tired travelers! This 50-unit motel boasted a p...
11/07/2025

Hi History Fans!

Back in the day the Western Ho Motel was a highlight for tired travelers! This 50-unit motel boasted a playground, a heated pool, color tv, a putting green, a restaurant, and direct-dial phones!

Hi History Fans!Liberal in this photo is only a few days old, but it already had tents, houses, and a group of dedicated...
10/30/2025

Hi History Fans!

Liberal in this photo is only a few days old, but it already had tents, houses, and a group of dedicated people hoping for great things. Photograph taken mid-April, 1888.

Live History is HERE! The past is coming alive, today only! Don't miss this interactive scavenger hunt where you can exp...
10/11/2025

Live History is HERE! The past is coming alive, today only! Don't miss this interactive scavenger hunt where you can explore the Dorothy's House grounds, meet figures from the past, and discover hidden secrets!

Last admission at 3 pm. Don't miss it!

Address

567 E Cedar Street
Liberal, KS
67901

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+16206247624

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