Ford County Historical Society

07/03/2026

Celebrate the Fourth of July with us! This Uncle Sam costume, worn by Heinie Schmidt, is currently on display at the Home of Stone. Stop by to see this unique piece of local history, and be sure to visit the Legacy Center as well. Both the Home of Stone and the Legacy Center will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on the Fourth of July. We hope to see you there!

07/03/2026

Come check out this historic scoreboard from Ford High School, now on display at the Legacy Center!

07/01/2026

Come visit the Home and Family Exhibit at the Legacy Center! With a wide variety of artifacts and displays, there's something for everyone to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you!

06/26/2026

Now on display at the Legacy Center! This portrait of James Arness celebrates the legendary actor best known for his role as Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke. Come check it out and discover a piece of television history!

06/26/2026

Join us today for Final Friday as we unveil our new Kent Stehlik Exhibit at the Legacy Center!

Explore Kent's remarkable collection, enjoy a complimentary ice cream treat, and be among the first to experience this special exhibit.

Today
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Legacy Center

We look forward to seeing you there!

06/25/2026

If you haven't checked out our shiny new sign then come on down!!

In fact "Here's Your Sign" to join us tomorrow for Final Friday! We are unveiling a new exhibit of The Kent Stehlik Collection! Our illustrious President has quite the collection of awesome local history and you NEED to come see it.

And if you missed Sundaes on Sunday at the Home of Stone, dont fret. If you dont mind an Ice Cream Sundae on a Friday then youre in for a treat!

06/24/2026

We would like to thank the Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau for offering the Free Trolley Tours today in honor of Kent Stehlik Day!

Please join us today at the Carnegie Arts Dodge City between 4:00 and 6:00 PM for a come and go memorial service for Kent. Dodge City and Ford County remain forever in his debt!

06/24/2026

The Kids Exhibit has a lot of interesting things to see. One of the highlights is a board game called Sheriff of Dodge City. It's a unique piece that gives a glimpse into how kids entertained themselves in the past. Stop by the Legacy Center and take a look.

06/23/2026

Please join us to Celebrate the Legacy of Kent Stehlik at the Carnegie Arts Dodge City TOMORROW June 24 between 4:00 and 6:00 PM

View Kent Alan Stehlik's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/21/2026

Its a perfect day for a Sundae!