A Companion Exhibit to
Crossroads: Change in Rural America
A Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit
An Online Exhibit with Virtual Events
March 13 – April 25, 2021
Wabaunsee County, photo by Mark Feiden
We are excited to tell our local story alongside the traveling Smithsonian exhibition examining the changing landscape of rural America.
Deep Roots and New Growth in Wabaunsee County explores the rural culture of ranching and the small-town life we treasure in Wabaunsee County. This exhibit has been designed by committees in the local community with help from the Wabaunsee County Historical Society. They have worked steadily since May 2020, discussing what makes our community unique – why we value our traditions and how we look ahead to the future… our own story of Rural America.
As the year (and the pandemic) progressed, the local exhibit evolved into a series of virtual presentations and online experiences that will reach an audience far and wide, allowing access to those who may not be able to attend the Smithsonian exhibit at The Volland Store in person.
The online and virtual exhibit tells real stories of real people, offering an extraordinary look into the history and local culture. Each week we will focus on a different aspect of our local story, taking viewers on a journey through history, weaving a tale that starts with grass and brings the story of Wabaunsee County full circle.
Click here for the Deep Roots and New Growth in Wabaunsee County
Virtual Programming Schedule.
The Volland Store is honored to be one of six venues in Kansas to host the traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian, Crossroads: Change in Rural America.
The Smithsonian exhibit, “Crossroads: Change in Rural America,” will be open at The Volland Store, Saturdays and Sundays, March 13 through April 25, 2021 with reservations available at 1, 2 and 3pm. COVID safety precautions include reservations and masks. For guests who arrive outside their reservation times, there is a nature trail that highlights the region’s unique geography.
Reservations can be made here to see the Smithsonian exhibit at Volland in person.
Thank you to our
CROSSROADS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Presenting Partners:
Humanities Kansas
Volland Foundation
Arla & Tony Barelli
Kansas Beef Council
Wabaunsee County Historical Society
Community Exhibit Partner:
Alma Area Foundation
Bruce & Tina Breckenridge
Bank of the Flint Hills
Downey Ranch
Hendricks Hardware
Carl & Mary Ice
Jim & Barbara Meinhardt and KanEquip, Inc.
Lyons Angus Ranch
M7 Ranch – McGee Family
Matfield Station
Mount Mitchell Prairie Guards
The Native Stone Scenic Byway
Heidi & Nelson Nast
Henry & Cara Newell
Patty & Jerry Reece
Stockgrowers State Bank
George Terbovich
Wabaunsee County Farm Bureau
Community Event Partners:
Alma Chamber of Commerce
Alma Cooperative Oil Association
Antique Emporium
Eskridge Lumber LLC
Farm Bureau Financial Services, Wab. Co.
Farmers & Drovers Bank
Flint Hills Prairie Bison Reserve
Flint Hills Stone
Frank’s Plumbing
Kent & Janna Glasscock
Hafenstine Construction
Hier Insurance Services, Inc
Bill & Kathy Hogue
Lawyers Title of Kansas
McFarland Pride
Cindy & Roger Manz
Arturo and Wrenn Pacheco of Pacheco Beef
Paxico Foundation
Paxico Longbranch Bar & Grill
Lawrence & Janiece Vohland
Wabaunsee Pines Golf Course
Greg & Dina Wingfield
Community Friends:
DJ’s Bar and Grill
Flint Hills Bank
Flint Hills Yoga
Mill Creek Lodge at Volland Point
Prairie Heritage, Inc.
S&S Auto Body and Collision
Stop-2-Shop
Wyldewood Cellars Winery
