Francisco Coronado was the first European to cross the vast plains region of North America that he called the "Great American desert."
Even when pioneers began to settle in what is now Seward County, there were nomadic Native Americans who also passed through the region while following the buffalo herds.
Throughout the history of Seward County, the contribution to the food supply, to the military and to aviation have been used to expand freedom from the prairie to Asia, Europe and beyond.
Experience what life was like in the 1890s to early 1900s at the Cornado Museum when you see what a pioneer's home was like, and what home devices were available.
Medical care was a necessity on the plains, and Seward County was a destination for those seeking health care. The Cornado Museum has an extensive collection of early-day medical equipment from some of the first hospitals and doctor's offices in Seward County.
The Seward County Historical Society provides historic and entertainment opportunities for the local, regional and international visitors to Southwest Kansas. From Dorothy's House to traveling exhibits and a repository of local history from the Spanish exploration of Coronado to current events, SCHS provides a venue and a committed group of staff and volunteers to insure local history is preserved and to reinforce the belief that Kansas truly is a place over the rainbow.
Address: 567 E. Cedar, Liberal, KS 67901
Phone: 620-624-7624
Email: schs@swko.net
Website: www.sewardheritage.com