Eisenhower and the Great War
Temporary exhibit opens for 100th anniversary of World War I
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A new, temporary exhibit titled "Eisenhower and the Great War" is now open at the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The exhibit is located in the Library building second floor gallery and runs through March 2018.
"We are pleased to open this exhibit marking the 100th anniversary of World War I. Our goal was to tie together the actions around the world connected to U.S. involvement and more specifically where Eisenhower was during 1914-1918. While Ike was not deployed overseas as he had hoped, his training during WWI clearly set the stage for his role during WWII," states Tim Rives, acting director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library.
War erupted in Europe in 1914 and soon involved nations around the globe. The Great War, as it became known, shocked the world with its massive scope and the industrial-like slaughter created by advances in military technology. The United States reluctantly joined the conflict in 1917 and began to build a large professional army from the ground up. One of the young officers who helped in this endeavor was a lieutenant by the name of Dwight Eisenhower. Eisenhower showed remarkable talent for organization and leadership during the years of American involvement in the war. Tasked with training thousands of inexperienced troops in the new and untested art of armored warfare, Eisenhower quickly built a strong and motivated group of soldiers while overcoming severe obstacles and setbacks. This exhibit tells the story of the Great War and its influence on Eisenhower's budding leadership abilities. World War I, as it would become known later in the century, proved critical to the making of this American Icon.
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Thanks, Ike!
Travel plans for Spring Break? Thank President Eisenhower for making travel easier!
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150th Anniversary Events
The Dickinson County Heritage Center's Trails, Rails and Tales: Spirit of the Chisholm Trail Celebration was recently featured in the American Cowboy magazine.
Thanks to Cassy Wilson, Rawhide Portable Corral for sharing!
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Passersby may have noticed emergency services vehicles outside of Abilene's Victorian Inn last week. Emergency service personnel were treated to a special meal as a thank you for all they do to keep Abilene and Dickinson County residents safe.
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Abilene is home to 202 rooms. Whether you're in town to visit the Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum, enjoy a show at the Great Plains Theatre, attend the Central Kansas Free Fair, meet with greyhound industry leaders or take a ride on the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, we invite you to extend your visit and spend the night and enjoy all Abilene has to offer!
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KANSAS! Magazine Asks Readers to Pick their Favorite Local Eats in Kansas
KANSAS! magazine, the state's premier travel magazine, invites readers to nominate their favorite local place to eat in Kansas for the magazine's third annual readers' choice issue. Only local restaurants, cafes, food trucks, bakeries, and other eateries will be will be considered.
Nominations close March 14.
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Arts Council of Dickinson County
The public is invited to attend an
Open House, hosted by the Arts Council of Dickinson County. The new location for the Arts Council is 409 NW 3rd Street in the Sunflower Hotel. Cake and punch will be served. The Arts Council will showcase their new space, which has an area for instruction and guest speakers, and another full side that will be used as a gallery.
The Annual Photography Contest and Exhibit will take place in the gallery during the Open House. Michael Hook, executive director of the Heritage Center, will be judging the entries at 5:30.
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Dickinson County Heritage Center
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It is looking like spring in the garden with the Star Magnolia in full bloom, and the daffodils soon to follow. We may still get snow and cold weather, but we will enjoy each beautiful day, knowing warm days and beautiful gardens aren't too far away.
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Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
2017 Royer Film Festival
The 26th Annual Paul H. Royer Film Festival series begins March 2 in the Visitors Center Auditorium. All films are free and open to the public. The movies are shown at 7 p.m. in the Visitors Center Auditorium and include free soda and popcorn.
The 2017 Schedule is comprised of musicals with a western theme as we celebrate the Chisholm Trail 150th anniversary. All films were Academy Award winners in at least one category.
March 9 - Calamity Jane
Starring: Doris Day, Howard Keel Deadwood, Dakota Territory, is largely the abode of men, where Indian scout Calamity Jane is as hard-riding, boastful, and handy with a gun as any; quite an overpowering personality. But the army lieutenant she favors doesn't really appreciate her finer qualities. One of Jane's boasts brings her to Chicago to recruit an actress for the Golden Garter stage. Arrived, the lady in question appears (at first) to be a more feminine rival for the favors of Jane's male friends...including her friendly enemy Wild Bill Hickok. Nominated for three Academy Awards and won in 1954 for Best Music, Original Song (Secret Love). 1953 - 101 minutes - Color
March 16 - Annie Get Your Gun
Starring: Betty Hutton, Howard Keel
A story very loosely based on the love story of Annie Oakley and Frank Butler who meet at a shooting match. Fabulous music although the lead characters have virtually nothing to do with the actual historical figures. Annie joins Frank Butler in Col. Cody's Wild West Show. They tour the world performing before Royalty as well as the public at large. Nominated for four Academy Awards and won the 1951 Oscar for Best Music, Scoring of a Musical Picture. 1950 - 107 minutes - Color
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Irish Folk Music to Return to GPT!
Cinema
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Jeffcoat Photography Studio
The Camera Of The Week from the
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Jeffcoat Photography Museum collection is the original Pocket Poco that was manufactured by the Rochester Camera Mfg. Co from approximately 1893 to 1905. It was designed as a small compact camera that took 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 (quarter plate) size images. It was constructed of mahogany wood covered in seal grain leather, Red bellows and nickel plated hardware.
Notes of historic events in Abilene, left by Bill Jeffcoat, indicate that on May 31, 1893,
the River Brethren Church burned to the ground; a new iron bridge was installed across Mud Creek west of the cemetery and there were 12 graduates from Abilene High School. In 1900, there was a small pox scare in Abilene. The shots ranged from 25 cents to 1 dollar. In 1901, the Abilene School Board issued an order that all school age children MUST attend school. On May 2, 1903, President Teddy Roosevelt stopped in Abilene. He was here for 15 minutes. Then on April 29, 1904, the remains of Tom Smith were reburied in the Abilene Cemetery. The remains were reported to be in an excellent state of preservation. J.B. Edwards, Herbert Eicholtz and Judge Moore supervised the re-internment. The body was placed in a metallic coffin.
Hours of Operation:
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday and Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Admission is free
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Blow into Yester
day's Rose Antique Mall for their March Madness Sale!
March 10-19
Door prizes, refreshments & giveaways!
101 NE 21st St, Abilene
(Next to McDonalds and behind Dollar General)
Monday-Saturday 10:00-5:00
Sunday 1:00-5:00
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Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with our Neighbors!
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