Prairie Talk
Prairie Talk: The Hatcher Family story
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesAn upcoming Prairie Talk will tell the story of a Flint Hills family that began in 1897 at the Emporia Stock Yards. At 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9, Jeanne Hatcher shares the history of six generations of the Hatcher family. From Emporia to Chase County, the Fox Creek Ranch grew. Today the children and grandchildren […]
Prairie Talk: The Bill House and Methvin Family Stories
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesFlint Hills ranch families have stories to tell and we will have the opportunity to hear two such stories from Carol House and Nancy Methvin. Join us to hear the House and Methvin stories.
Prairie Talk: The Anderson/Patton/Johnson Stories
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesJoin us to hear the stories of the Anderson operation and the six generation stories of the Johnson and Patton families.
Where the Buffalo Roam
Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, KS, United StatesPhoto courtesy of Zach Bell The American Bison was named the official state animal of Kansas in 1955. Come celebrate the “Monarch of the Plains” with us on Saturday, November 11, 2023. 12-1 pm: Locally-sourced smoked buffalo lunch by Chef Tracey Graham and other Pioneer Bluffs volunteers. Suggested donation $15-25, depending on your appetite! 12-4 pm […]
Prairie Talk: The Crocker Ranch
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesPlease join us on June 29, 2024 as we take a look at the Crocker’s, one of the original flint hills ranching families, and explore how they established one of the largest flint hills ranching operations at the time.
Prairie Talk: Frederic Remington
Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United StatesDoug Claassen will host this Prairie Talk. More information to come.