A Place for Art and Community
Take a Sunday drive through the beautiful Flint Hills to join us for dinner at The Volland Store. We are excited to announce that Scott Benjamin of 4 Olives Restaurant and Wine Bar in Manhattan will join us as our first guest chef!
An exhibit of contemporary textiles by Debra Smith will be paired with vintage American quilts collected by Elizabeth Wilson of Asiatica.
“In Focus: the Photography and Film of Otto Kratzer” closes today. Let’s send it off in style with a bring-your-own picnic! BBQ grill will be fired up and we’ll furnish the iced tea and lemonade. Bring your kids and your friends.
Volland Store extended hours Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; Sunday noon to 5 pm
If you’re looking for a good time in the Flint Hills this weekend, come out to HOT ALMA NIGHTS in Alma, Kansas, 4-8 pm. Come out and enjoy an old-fashioned Saturday night in the Flint Hills. Bring your classic car, park on Alma’s main drag and listen to the oldies while you pass hundreds of restored vehicles. More…
The Wabaunsee County Historical Society will host a panel discussion related to the exhibition, “In Focus: The Photography and Film of Otto Kratzer.” Dr. Virgil Dean will moderate the discussion with panelists Dr. Jim Hoy, Dr. Joyce Thierer, and Project Director, Greg Hoots. They will talk about the evolution of the town of Volland, including the role of the railroad and the cattle industry. The Gallery at The Volland Store will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Contestants in the Fifth Annual Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest will compete in two categories: Serious and Humorous poetry. All works are original. Awards and winners’ performances at 9 pm. Winners will receive the coveted Governor’s Buckle. This event takes place in conjunction with Symphony in the Flint Hills, celebrating its Tenth Anniversary this year.
Otto photographed daily life in Volland, Kansas, with humor, style, and evident affection for its residents. Over seven decades he amassed a portfolio of images numbering in the thousands, and this exhibit presents thirty-four of the best. All are created from the original negatives, and as a group, they define his work.
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Celebrate with us! The Volland Store re-opens following a major renovation. Featuring Wabaunsee County Historical Society exhibition “In Focus: The Photography and Film of Otto Kratzer” and the new documentary, “Volland Memories: The Kratzer Films.” Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon. There will be music, refreshments, and homemade ice cream.
Wrenn and her husband, Arturo, and their son, Leo, are new to the Volland area. They purchased the old Heideman place in 2014 and have truly fallen in love with […]
Abby was previously director of the Wabaunsee County Economic Development office, working with area businesses and communities to grow the local economy. She and her husband own and operate their […]
The granddaughter of a West Texas farmer, Patty learned to love the land at an early age and that affection has never abated. Moving to Kansas as a newlywed, […]
May 15, 2015 It has been a busy two and a half years. My husband and I acquired the Volland Store in the Fall of 2013. The goal was to […]
