Our Mission
The Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center at Pioneer Bluffs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving the ranching heritage of the Flint Hills.
Located on the historic 12-acre Rogler homestead in Chase County, KS, Pioneer Bluffs serves as a gateway to understanding, interpreting, and safeguarding the past, present, and future of ranching in the Flint Hills for the ranching community and the public in general.
Operations Director wanted at Pioneer Bluffs
Operations Director, SammyJo Happy, is leaving Pioneer Bluffs to take on a larger role in her family’s ranching and farming operation. Happy has been a rancher in the Flint Hills since she began helping her dad at the age of three, We are sad to see her go and wish her great success with her new responsibilities.
This change opens the position for Pioneer Bluffs’ next Operations Director. The Job Description can be viewed here. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and this application to Nancy Mattke at nmattke1452@gmail.com. If you have questions, Nancy can be reached at 620-753-3484.
Restoration of 1915 Pioneer Bluffs Barn
In 2015, the biggest restoration in 100 years was completed with restoration of the iconic 1915 barn. History has been preserved while making a beautiful space available to the community for music, events, festivals, and more. This barn is also available for private rental; it is a unique venue for a Flint Hills destination wedding. www.pioneerbluffs.org The barn restoration was made possible by Kansas Department of Commerce Community Service tax credits and hundreds of individual donors and volunteers.
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Barn Dance
A classic, old-time barn dance was held in the loft of our 1915 barn. Music was provided by the Land Band. Specializing in traditional music – fiddle, accordion, etc. – songs included old-time fiddle tunes as well as classic and vintage country music. Lisa Harris was caller for the group dances.
Pioneer Bluffs Spring 2025 Newsletter
Learn more about ranching heritage and our upcoming event. Our latest newsletter is available for download right here by clicking on the cover image.
Content includes stories complete with photos covering the upcoming 100th barn birthday, prairie talks, Day of the Cowboy and our annual fall roundup.
Also included is a very special memorial to Jim and Josh Hoy.
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Plan a trip out to see us with information about lodging, food, and area attractions.
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