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  • Prairie Talk: The Bill House and Methvin Family Stories

    Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United States

    Flint 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 States

    Join 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 States

    Photo 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 […]

  • Crocker Ranch

    Prairie Talk: The Crocker Ranch

    Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United States

    At 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, the story of the Crocker family will be shared by Matt Methvin in a Prairie Talk at Pioneer Bluffs. The Crocker Ranch, with extensive […]

  • Horses on a mountain ridge

    The Journey to Kyrgyzstan

    Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United States

    What did Josh and Jim Hoy see and learn in the high Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan? The story will be told in a Prairie Talk at a historic ranch […]

  • A Dash for the Timber painting

    Prairie Talk: Frederic Remington

    Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United States

    Join us at 2:00 Saturday, July 13 for a Prairie Talk Featuring Frederic Remington and presented by Doug Claassen. Frederic Remington (1861 - 1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, […]

  • Pioneer Bluffs Fall Roundup

    Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, KS, United States

    How can today’s Flint Hills ranchers and residents find guidance for the future from cultures who have lived here for millennia? Pioneer Bluffs will focus on Native Heritage in the […]

  • Land Band 2024

    110th Barn Birthday and Annual Barn Dance

    Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United States

    On Saturday, May 3rd Pioneer Bluffs will celebrate its historic barn’s 110th birthday and 10th anniversary of restoration with presentations and reception, followed by the Annual Old-Time Barn Dance featuring the Land Band. […]

  • Prairie Talk: Ranching and Conservation in Namibia

    Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United States

    Ryan and Ron Klataske will explore the similarities and differences between Namibia’s ranching heritage and conservation culture with the Flint Hills. ** Click on Title for additional detail. **

  • Two Prairie Talks: Five Oaks Ranch and Miles McKee

    Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, United States

    Starting at noon, enjoy a BBQ meal and two Prairie Talks: The Story of Five Oaks Ranch and the Legacy of Miles McKee. There will be a break and a 100th Barn birthday cake between the presentations. ** Click on Title for additional detail. **