View a collection of over 3000 dolls in an area of 2800 square feet. You will also have the opportunity to watch dolls being repaired.
Towanda Area Historical Museum
Established in 1999, the Towanda Area Historical Museum is housed in the Historic Masonic Lodge Building, which was constructed in 1904. We are dedicated to the care and preservation of the culture and history of the greater Towanda, Kansas area.
The museum has pioneer relics and collections from early settlers and special collections from other museums, along with over 400 unique Towanda related photographs available for copies.
Also in developement is a new genealogy section for your ancestry research!! We have a microfilm viewer with a printer and several rolls of old local newspaper microfilm. We also have the means to receive on short term loan microfilm from the national archives and other resources. Stop by and check us out! Hours are listed below, or by special appointment.
Cassoday Museum
Housed in the original Santa Fe Depot, this museum features an old-timer cowboy room and a variety of artifacts from Cassoday’s past when nearly one million cattle were shiped by railroad from this Flint Hills town.
Circle “E” Feedlot Tours
Custom feeding operation for 12,000 to 15,000 head of cattle. rnTours by appointment. rn
Sink Hole
This sink hole appeared in 1937 and measures 58 feet deep and 250′ x 200′. A guide will help you locate it.
Vickers Oil Refinery
The Vickers first refinery was built in Potwin in 1915. During the first half of the twentieth century, Potwin enjoyed the prosperity of the Vickers Oil refinery. Commencing with a lease on the Parris Farm 10 miles north of Potwin, production reached 16,000 barrels a day during the late 50’s. In 1964, distressed economic conditions shut down the oil processing facilities. The company was sold to Swift & Company and the remaining operations were closed in 1970 – marking an end to an era of prosperity.
Old Bank
The 1904 limestone building was originally built for Potwin’s first bank. It is still in use as a public library.
Community House and Park
Built in 1917 with the help of every man in town, the Community House is the center of social events. Located on the property to the north is a park with picnic facilities.
Frederick Remington Ranch
This is the Homestead of the famous western artist, Frederick Remington. Large tours available.
El Dorado Athletic Facilities
If you want to bring your sporting event to a small community without sacrificing facility quality, then look no further than El Dorado, Kansas. Located off 1-35 between Wichita and Kansas City, El Dorado can offer some of the best athletic and recreational facilities in the region. From an 8,000-acre lake offering top-notch outdoorsman access to a 12 million dollar sports complex completed in 2012, we pride ourselves on the ability to offer a variety of events.
Beyond our excellent athletic and recreational facilities, our meeting and conference space can further serve the management and programing aspects of the event. With ample hotel, RV and camping space there is no shortage of accommodations. Host pay-to-play tournaments or take advantage of our ten room free space promotions.
Only two and one half hours from both Kansas City and Oklahoma City, our central location provides convenient access for traveling teams. With planning services, an ability to host a variety of events, and affordable facilities, El Dorado can meet your group’s needs. rn
