History

LIFE ON THE HIGH PLAINS

Adventure,Agrilculture,Community builders

See the journey from Coronado making his way across the high plains and how pioneers carved a life out of the prairie.

CORONADO

See the bridle bit left by the Coronado Expedition and documented by the Smithsonian.

WE’RE OPEN

The Coronado Museum is visited by guests from across the globe.

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Search the site for historic connections to Seward County families.

Unique experiences & spaces

From the first Spaniard to visit the New World to a journey somewhere over the rainbow, it's all available at the Coronado Museum.

Word of mouth - TripAdvisor

See what others have to say about The and of Oz.

Images of the past

See the most extensive collection of images from Seward County's past.

ROOTS RUN DEEP

Adventure,Agriculture,Progress on the prairie

War History

See how Liberal helped with global conflicts.

Images

When photography was new, images of Seward County were collected to preserve life on the prairie.

History

Click to see unique historic events.

Towns

See the historic towns that made Seward County the place it is today.

About Seward County Historical Society

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.

Get In Touch

Address: 567 E. Cedar, Liberal, KS 67901

Phone: 620-624-7624

Email: schs@swko.net

Website: www.sewardheritage.com

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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.

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