Oktoberfest - Saturday, September 14

2019 Oktoberfest - Downtown Abilene, Kansas
2019 Oktoberfest - Downtown Abilene, Kansas
Historic mansion soon to be on the market

Abilene's humblest beginnings in a dugout and the height of its Victorian elegance both live at one address.

The Lebold Mansion, 108 N. Vine, was declared the "finest dwelling house west of Topeka" by an 1883 history of Kansas.

The dugout of the first settler in the area, Timothy Hersey, is still in the basement of the mansion.

Abilene Welcomes Cushman Club of America

Last week Abilene welcome the Cushman Club of America. The Club spent the day visiting Abilene's 5-Star attractions. 

Local museums to participate in free Museum Day Sept. 21. You can get tickets now

The Smithsonian Magazine is once again hosting Museum Day, a special event where participating museums across the country offer free entry on September 21. 

Throwback Thursday

On this day in 1919, the Transcontinental Motor Convoy arrived in San Francisco. 

In the summer of 1919, a young Lieutenant Colonel named Dwight D. Eisenhower participated in the first Army transcontinental motor convoy. The expedition consisted of 81 motorized Army vehicles that crossed the United States from Washington, DC, to San Francisco, a venture covering a distance of 3,251 miles in 62 days. The expedition was manned by 24 officers and 258 enlisted men. The convoy was to test the mobility of the military during wartime conditions. As an observer for the War Department, Lt. Col. Eisenhower learned first-hand of the difficulties faced in traveling great distances on roads that were impassable and resulted in frequent breakdowns of the military vehicles. These early experiences influenced his later decisions concerning the building of the interstate highway system during his presidential administration.

5 Star Reviews - Engle House Bed and Breakfast
 

Breakfast was great and it provided a good start to the day. Our room was spacious and comfortable.

Chris and her husband did a terrific job renovating the house. The details in the old structure were intricate and well-restored. It was clear that the house was lovingly restored and maintained. 

Chris and her husband know the area well, so take advantage of their knowledgeable and ask them questions about restaurants, sites, and about Abilene.

We truly loved our stay and would definitely return!!!

Runners: skip the busy route 15 and just go a block to Cedar St. Turn left on it and you will avoid the busy roads except for a block or two. It's a long and flat street.

-newengland50, Massachusetts

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Ike Book TALK: "When the Elephants Dance" by Tess Uriza Holthe
 Tuesday, September 10 @ 7 pm Visitors Center Auditorium
Oktoberfest Saturday, September 14 Downtown Abilene
Historic Home & Barn Tour Saturday, September 14 @ 12:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Dinner Train (Prime Rib by Hitching Post Restaurant)
 Saturday, September 14 @ 6 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Diesel Locomotive)
Dinner Train (Fried Chicken by Brookville Hotel) Saturday, September 28 @ 6 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Diesel Locomotive)
Cowtown Classic Charity Bike Ride Sunday, September 29 @ 7 am Eisenhower Park
Heritage Day Saturday, October 5 Dickinson County Heritage Center
Steam Locomotive #3415 train rides
 Saturday, October 5 @ 10 am - 3 pm (hourly departures)

 Dickinson County Heritage Center
Steam Locomotive #3415 train rides
 Sunday, October 6 @ 2 pm (last steam run of the year)
 Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Abilene Fire Department 150th Celebration Saturday, October 12  Abilene Fire Department
Historic Home & Barn Tour Saturday, October 12 @ 12:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Dinner Train (Prime Rib by Mr. K's Farmhouse Saturday, October 12 @ 6 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Diesel Locomotive)
National Greyhound Association's Fall Meet Monday, October 14 - Saturday, October 19  National Greyhound Association
Empires Fall October 18-27 Great Plains Theatre
Dinner Train (Fried Chicken by Brookville Hotel) Saturday, October 26 @ 6 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Diesel Locomotive)
Abilene Gun Show Saturday, November 2 @ 9am - 5 pm; Sunday, November 3 @ 9am - 3pm Sterl Hall
Makin' Magic - 25 Years of Fun November 29 - December 15 Great Plains Theatre
Abilene's Victorian Inn Christmas Afternoon Tea Saturday, December 7 Abilene's Victorian Inn
Heritage Homes Association's Homes for the Holidays Tour Saturday, December 7
Sunday, December 8		 Varies each year
Night of Christmas Magic Saturday, December 7 Downtown Abilene
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad - Christmas Lights Tour December 13 & 14 and 20 & 21 @ 6 pm and 7 pm. Pickup: Abilene Travel Information Center / Civic Center parking lot (east end)

Cost: $5 per person ages 3 and older.
Call: 
785-263-1077 for reservations.
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