An Evening of Enchantment
2023-01-14 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Pioneer Bluffs Historic Rogler Home, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
All seats are now taken for “An Evening of Enchantment.” Mark your calendar now for April 15, a special dinner in the barn by Guest Chef Gus Bays.

Match Day 2022
2022-11-14 | Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, KS, 66862, United States
Dear Friends,
Match Day is almost upon us. A very busy 2022 is bringing us to that day again, the day on which our donors’ generosity defines what we can offer in the coming year.
Big things happened this year at Pioneer Bluffs. More people visited than ever before and we had more programs than ever before. Music of all kinds filled the air around Matfield Green; people working in their gardens enjoyed concerts without leaving home (although we think it was more fun at PB, sitting in the shade and seeing the orchestra). Our website is chock full of videos of Prairie Talks, vintage film clips of ranch life, a showcase of Kansas ranches, virtual tours of the grounds and trail. Check it out at pioneerbluffs.org.
The Nature Trail is open for exploration during daylight hours and is used almost every day. Plus, we are in the process of building a log cabin which will be our new information center.
All of these things are possible only because of you, our donors, and volunteers. With hours of work generously given, our volunteers multiply the power of your gift by stretching every dollar. Your Match Day gift to Pioneer Bluffs, in any amount small or large, is pooled together and makes the big things happen.
The Emporia Community Foundation provides the pool of matching funds which is shared with selected organizations on Match Day. This year Pioneer Bluffs will be one of 28 that were selected. The more we raise, the greater the match.
Our success is only possible because of your support. All of us at Pioneer Bluffs appreciate your participation in Match Day!
To make a Match Day contribution, choose one of these options:

Make your check payable to: Emporia Community Foundation and send to Pioneer Bluffs | 695 KS Hwy 177 | Matfield Green, KS 66862. We must receive your gift before November 14.
Go online any time on Monday, November 14, and make your contribution at emporiamatchday.com/pioneerbluffs.
Visit Pioneer Bluffs on November 14, tour to see what’s been happening, and bring your check. Executive Director Lynn Smith and volunteers will be there from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 14.
Drive through at the Emporia Community Foundation | 527 Commercial St | Emporia, KS 66801, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. November 14.

Thank you – come see us.
Nancy Mattke, Board President Lynn Smith, Executive Director

Prairie Talk: "Cowboyin' is women's work"
2022-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
Bobbie Hammond has managed as many as 25,000 acres of Flint Hills grass and 8,000 head of cattle. At the same time, she was a professional rodeo barrel racer. She won in the Old Timers’ Rodeo National Finals when she was a grandmother – and that was 40 years ago. Hammond will share her unique life story in an upcoming Prairie Talk.
The Prairie Talk will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 8, at Pioneer Bluffs.
“I always thought cowboyin’ is women’s work,” said Hammond. “It never occurred to me there was anything I couldn’t do because I was a woman. I was working with my dad from the time I was big enough to ride.”
“I know it isn’t the kind of work every woman would want to do. Probably not every man can do it,” she continues. “It’s a lot of hard work. I do everything from breaking colts to fixing water gaps to treating sick steers. It’s knowing what an old steer will do before he even thinks of it himself.”
Hammond has been featured in “Larry Hatteberg’s KANSAS PEOPLE,” and Forbes Magazine.
Today at age 83, Hammond is still working. “I don’t let a lot of grass grow under my feet,” she says. “It is a lifestyle, I think.”
There is no cost to attend this Prairie Talk; donations are gratefully accepted. Reservations requested, but not required, and will help ensure ample seating is available. For reservations or additional information, contact Lynn Smith at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or (620) 753-3484.

Music from "Great American Songbook" coming to Pioneer Bluffs
2022-08-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
An 18-member orchestra that has performed for notables that include President George W. Bush and Luciano Pavarotti is coming to the Flint Hills for a special concert.
On Saturday, August 27, the Great Plains Jazz Orchestra will present Big Band Jazz and music from “The Great American Songbook” on the shaded lawn of Pioneer Bluffs. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the 90-minute concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
The “Great American Songbook” features the most important and influential popular songs and jazz standards that have stood the test of time. The Great Plains Jazz Orchestra includes vocalists reminiscent of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, and Frankie Valli, who will perform familiar tunes such as “Mack the Knife,” “The Lady is a Tramp,” and “Young and Foolish.”
The Great Plains Jazz Orchestra is a highly acclaimed ensemble under the direction of Keith Woolery. “We look forward to sharing our music with the people of the Flint Hills,” says Woolery. “We hope you will feel the same sentiment as former president George W. Bush, who exclaimed after our performance, ‘I love the band; this was great entertainment!’”
Cowboy caviar, prepared with locally sourced food by Chef Tracey Graham, will be served, along with ice cold bottled water. A cash bar will be available.
If inclement weather, the concert will be held in the loft of the Pioneer Bluffs barn.
A donation of $20 is suggested for this unique program. Reservations requested, but not required. For reservations or additional information, contact Lynn Smith at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or (620) 753-3484.

Day of the Cowboy
2022-07-23 13:00 - 19:00 | KS

Butler County Brass returns
2022-07-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
At 6:30 p.m. on July 9, the Butler County Brass returns to Pioneer Bluffs by popular demand for an outdoor concert.
In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be moved to the loft of the barn.
The six musicians of the Butler County Brass are music educators who love what they do and enjoy sharing their talent. They are Robert Gusé, Christine Moose, Rick Moose, Eric Pretz, John Templin, and Josephine Trout.
Visitors are invited to explore the grounds, bring a picnic, or hike the nature trail. Wading shoes may be recommended to access the trail, depending on recent rains.
Beverages and snacks will be available. Reservations are requested but not required and will help ensure plenty of chairs are out. RSVP on the Facebook event page or to Executive Director, Lynn Smith, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484.
Donations are appreciated and will support future program events.

Prairie Talk: The Hatcher Family story
2022-07-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
An 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 of Jeanne and Bill Hatcher have joined the family cattle business; they are all neighbors of Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
The Prairie Talk will be in the loft of the 1915 barn at Pioneer Bluffs .

Symphony Day Open House (and Barn)
2022-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, KS, 66862, United States
Our barn and house will be open on Saturday, June 11. Whether you are heading to the Symphony in the Flint Hills (which is just up the road from Pioneer Bluffs this year), or simply out enjoying the Flint Hills, this is a chance to tour our National Register Historic District. Our volunteers will be in the house, ready to greet you with cold water and homemade cookies. And our restroom facilities will be open.
Bring a picnic, hike our Nature Trail, take our self-guided tour.

Old-time Barn Dance
2022-05-21 18:00 - 21:30 | KS
It will be a classic, old-time Barn Dance in the loft of the 1915 barn at Pioneer Bluffs, considered by some to be the best dance floor in the Flint Hills.
On Saturday, May 21, the dance begins at 6:30 p.m. and will continue until 9:30 p.m. (or when dancers wear out). Beginners are invited to come at 6:00 p.m. for instruction.
Music will be provided by the Land Band, and include a variety of dances, alternating group and couples’ dances (two-step & waltz) with old-time contra dance songs and vintage country music.
Everyone is invited to dance or simply enjoy the music.
Players from several popular Kansas bands come together occasionally to perform as The Land Band: featuring Lauralyn Bodle on fiddle, Lisa Grossman on bass, Matt Kirby on hammer dulcimer and accordion, Frank Martin on Irish flute and banjo, Chris Martin on accordion, Annie Wilson on guitar, and Ann Zimmerman on keyboard. Derrick Doty will be the caller for group dances.
Reservations are requested but not required and will help ensure plenty of chairs are out while leaving space for dancing. RSVP on the Facebook event page or to Executive Director, Lynn Smith, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484.
Donations are appreciated and will support future program events.

The Music of Patsy Cline
2022-04-30 14:00 - 16:15 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
Kim Coslett and her 4-piece band perform all of Patsy’s hits, while including biographical information, history, and stories behind the songs. In the loft of the historic barn at Pioneer Bluffs.
2:00 p.m. Appetizers and beverages
3:00 p.m. Concert
Cost: $50 per person
This is a fundraising event to support future music programs at Pioneer Bluffs. Half the cost – $25 per person – is a tax deductible contribution. Sponsored by an anonymous donor.
To guarantee your seat, reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, mail payment to:
Pioneer Bluffs
695 KS Highway 177
Matfield Green, KS 66862
When reserving your seats online, please leave your name and email address. We need this information to send you a receipt and confirmation.

Prairie Talk: History of the Flint Hills
2022-04-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
Mike Holder, Kansas State University Extension Agent (retired), begins at the beginning of the Flint Hills, “why it is what it is,” says Holder. He will discuss formation of the Flint Hills, the Native American presence, and the influence of ranching. Holder is known as a good storyteller and draws on 47 years with the Extension Service for his stories.
Donations appreciated but not required.
Come early to preserve YOUR family history with digitization.

Preserving YOUR family history
2022-04-02 12:00 - 14:00 | The Granary at Pioneer Bluffs, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
Preserve your family history at a digitization day. Bring your photos and letters (up to 15) to be scanned by students with the Chapman Center for Rural Studies at Kansas State University. You will leave with your original documents and a thumb drive with the digital files.

Chef Tracey returns, Italian Style
2021-12-11 17:30 - 20:00 | Pioneer Bluffs Historic Rogler Home, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States

Volunteer Workday
2021-12-04 08:30 - 13:00 | Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, KS, 66862, United States
Volunteers are happy people. Does volunteering make them happy, or are happy people more likely to volunteer? According to studies, the answer is both!
Volunteers gather every month at Pioneer Bluffs and enjoy sharing a few hours of time. They chat, laugh, and get to know one another while making a difference.
The next Volunteer Workday at Pioneer Bluffs is Saturday, December 4. The day begins around 8:30 a.m. with a conversation about the day’s plans. At about 9:00 a.m., volunteers split into teams and go to work. The day ends close to noon with a lunch and more conversation about what was accomplished.
All are invited to the December 4 Workday, whether to join in the fun or simply to meet and ask questions of the volunteers.
Volunteer tasks vary from physical to nonphysical, skilled and unskilled. To be a Pioneer Bluffs volunteer, it takes only a big heart and an interest in preserving and maintaining an important historic site. Those interested can simply show up, no RSVP needed.
The plan for December 4 includes cleaning in the buildings, trimming hedges, doing an inventory, and picking up sticks. In addition, the original grain chute will be installed in the granary, which involves several hands holding it up while it is secured in place.
Details of the day’s plans can be found on the Pioneer Bluffs Facebook event page. For information, contact Lynn Smith, Executive Director, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484 (office) or 785-393-1569 (cell).

Make a difference with Match Day!
2021-11-15 | Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, KS, 66862, United States
Once again Match Day is upon us, that day when a huge percentage of annual support originates for Pioneer Bluffs.
You may wonder how Match Day affects your giving. The Emporia Community Foundation provides a pool of matching funds to selected organizations. The more we raise, the greater the match.
We are all experiencing COVID fatigue but, alas, the virus is still with us. This creates additional costs, such as extra care of the facilities and technology updates to stay relevant. Did you enjoy our virtual Day of the Cowboy? Have you seen our self-guided tour at tour.pioneerbluffs.org?
Your Match Day gift will fund family programs and exhibits that you choose, especially critical in today’s world.
We deeply appreciate your consideration and support. Pioneer Bluffs offers family, friends and community a place of peace and refuge in our busy world. We are grateful you have chosen to be part of our family. You make it all possible.

Peace on the Prairie
2021-10-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
It is said: Music is the sound of art. Both music and visual art are merged in “Peace on the Prairie,” a collaboration by singer-songwriter, Annie Wilson, and artist, Susan Rose.
At 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 16, Pioneer Bluffs presents “Peace on the Prairie,” featuring an art exhibit by Susan Rose, a conversation with Rose and Wilson, a concert by Wilson – also known as the Flint Hills Balladeer – and her Tallgrass Express String Band, a music-and-art video by Dave Kendall, and an informal reception.
This event is also Tallgrass Express’s CD Release Concert, with all ten songs from their new album Peace on the Prairie, volume 4 in their Songs of the Flint Hills series.
The art exhibit and video will be in the 1915 barn at Pioneer Bluffs. Weather permitting, all other activities will be outdoors. The program concludes at 5:00 p.m.
“As Susan completed each of her 12 paintings illustrating my song lyrics, I was in awe at how she created these beautiful scenes I was trying to convey in the words of my song,” said Wilson. “It is one of the greatest honors of my life that Susan chose to do this project.”
In describing her work, Rose says, “My paintings are inspired by the beauty of the prairie, the sky and the creatures that call it home. I am particularly drawn to capture the play of light and shadow on the local landscape, and focus on the small, but beautiful, elements in nature that are easily overlooked or taken for granted.”
Beverages and snacks will be served during the reception. To ensure sufficient snacks are available, and plenty of chairs are out, reservations are requested but not required. RSVP on the Facebook event page or to Executive Director, Lynn Smith, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484.
Donations are appreciated and will support future program events.
Masks are required inside the barn, one of the Covid precautionary measures taken for public safety.

Women of the Ranch
2021-09-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
Farm and ranch women typically play many roles. They are some combination of daughter, wife, mother, business partner, driver, drover, and cowhand all rolled into one. And a woman who began filling these roles in the first part of the 20th century has witnessed extraordinary change. It is likely that she has hauled water to bathe her children, cooked over a wood stove, and spent time behind a team of horses.
At 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 18, Mark Feiden and Farrell Hoy will share highlights from interviews with farm/ranch women. A panel discussion with some of the interviewees will follow the film screening. This Prairie Talk will be held in the loft of the historic barn at Pioneer Bluffs near Matfield Green.
Covid precautionary measures will be taken, including limiting the size of the audience to 75. Reservations for this Talk are required, and accepted first-come. Masks will be required inside the barn.
Pioneer Bluffs has teamed with photographer/filmmaker Mark Feiden, author/educator Farrell Hoy, and Humanities Kansas, in this story collection project focused on the contributions of women to Flint Hills farming and ranching.
“When I began interviewing older farm and ranch folk in 2017, I quickly discovered something that should not have been a surprise,” said Feiden. “Women often have the richer body of stories—because they’ve worn so dang many hats!”
“When I finished interviewing 99 year old best friends Evelyn Zeckser and Mary Schultz, in 2019, I knew that I wanted to pull together an effort focused on older women—and I wanted to do it sooner rather than later,” continued Feiden. “I also knew that Farrell Hoy had an ongoing interest in documenting the lives of ranch women and so I approached her about teaming up. The experience has exceeded my expectations. Each and every interview has been a delight. I look forward to sharing the films—and seeing how the transcripts inform Farrell’s book project.”
Interviews include: Eula Barrett, Bobby Hammond, and Donita Rogers of Chase County; Irlene Huntington, Jackie Seeley, and Pat Surber of Greenwood County; Irene Thoes of Pottawatomie County; and Carol Feyh and Carol Michaelis of Wabaunsee County.
This is a free community event, funded by Humanities Kansas. Reservations should be made to Executive Director, Lynn Smith, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484.
To make this important project accessible to all, the interviews and a recording of the Prairie Talk will be available later on pioneerbluffs.org. A second screening of the film will be scheduled for spring, 2022, in Wabaunsee County.
Those with reservations are invited to come early and explore the grounds, bring a picnic, or hike the new nature trail.
Mark Feiden, through his ongoing project Emil Redmon’s Cow (www.redmonscow.org) is dedicated to building a significant archive of “stories from the farm and ranch.” Mark is a sixth-generation Kansan with pioneer roots in Reno and Wabaunsee countries. In 1998, he co-founded The Konza Press (www.TheKonzaPress.com) with the express mission of “promoting the people, places and rich history of Kansas.” A photographer, he has published a number of books on Kansas and the Flint Hills. Mark makes his home in Roeland Park, Kansas.
Farrell Hoy is a fifth-generation descendant of the Flying H Ranch, established by her great-great grandparents in Cassoday, Kansas, in 1877. She grew up helping her grandparents on the ranch, and from an early age noticed the many different tasks that fell to her grandmother, from performing nearly all the domestic duties to working alongside the men on much of the ranch work. Hoy is Faculty Development Director at Johnson County Community College. She is currently working on a book about Flint Hills women; she lives and works in Overland Park, Kansas.

Bryan Knowles in concert
2021-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
Enjoy Red Dirt Country music of singer-songwriter, Bryan Knowles.
$10 cover charge includes two free beers (for adults)!

A concise history of the Santa Fe Trail
2021-08-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
Beginning in 1821, the Santa Fe Trail was actively in use for almost 60 years. How could a relatively short-lived highway of commerce have a legacy lasting two hundred years? A Prairie Talk will explore this subject.
At 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 21, Steve Schmidt, of Hesston, will present “Santa Fe Trail 101” in the loft of the historic barn at Pioneer Bluffs.
This concise history will explore how the Santa Fe Trail played a key role in international events, influenced the global economy, how it differed greatly from the Oregon and California Trails, and what caused it to die out.
This program has been succinctly described as “a broad-brush overview of the Santa Fe Trail: when, where, what, why, how, now (but no brown cow).”
Schmidt, an amateur historian, knows Santa Fe Trail history. He and his wife, Glenda, are preserving a piece of the Trail on land they own in Marion County, which is on the National Register of Historic Places and has received Historic Site Certification from the National Park Service. As a member of the Santa Fe Trail Association, Cottonwood Crossing Chapter, he has earned numerous awards for promotion and preservation of the Trail over the past 20 years. Schmidt has written a booklet, “Lost Spring, Marion County, Kansas, A Historical Perspective” which is available free at SantaFeTrail.org.
To ensure ample chairs are out for this presentation, reservations are requested but not required. RSVP on the Facebook event page or to Executive Director, Lynn Smith, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484.
Donations are appreciated and will support future program events.
Visitors are invited to come early and explore the grounds, bring a picnic, or hike the new nature trail. Wading shoes may be recommended to access the nature trail, depending on recent rains.

Butler County Brass Band
2021-06-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
Join us for an outdoor concert with patriotic music!
The Butler County Brass will perform at Pioneer Bluffs on Saturday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. It will be an outdoor concert on the lawn of this historic site.
Beverages will be available for purchase at the concert. You are welcome to use our chairs, or bring your own if you prefer.
The six musicians of the Butler County Brass are music educators who love what they do and enjoy sharing their talent. They are: Robert Gusé, Eric Pretz, Christine Moose, Rick Moose, John Templin, and Andrew Thiesen.
To help us set out plenty of chairs, reservations are requested but not required. RSVP to lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or on the Facebook event page.
Donations are appreciated and will support future programs.
Come early and explore the grounds, bring a picnic, or hike our new nature trail. We invite you to come experience classic fun!

Patriotic music on the lawn
2020-06-27 13:00 - 14:00 | KS
At 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, the Butler County Brass will perform at Pioneer Bluffs near Matfield Green. The concert will be outdoors on the front lawn of this historic site, with plenty of space for physical distancing while enjoying a very special event.
Visitors are welcome bring their own chair, beverage, and mask; these can also be provided as needed.
The six musicians of the Butler County Brass are Robert Gusé, Christine Moose, Rick Moose, Eric Pretz, John Templin, and Andrew Thiesen.
There is no charge for this event, donations are appreciated and will support future programs at Pioneer Bluffs.
In the event of rain, the concert will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Rain plans will be posted at pioneerbluffs.org, on Facebook, or may be confirmed by phone on Saturday morning.
Reservations requested but not required. Those who make reservations will be notified directly of a change due to rain plans.
For reservations or questions, contact Executive Director, Lynn Smith, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484 (office) or 785-393-1569 (cell). Reservations can also be made at the Facebook event page.

Farmer Derek Klingenberg
2020-03-07 13:30 - 15:00 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
A local farmer/rancher combines his love of music and entertainment with daily ag life, and the result has landed Farmer Derek Klingenberg onto the world stage.
What does the Farmer say?” At 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Farmer Derek will answer this question in a unique community presentation at Pioneer Bluffs.
Derek Klingenberg of Peabody has more than 50 million views on his YouTube channel, which features music parodies and original music showing a fun, personal perspective of farm life. In nearly 200 videos, he serenades cattle with a trombone, watches a meteor shower from a hammock over a cornfield irrigation pivot, and feeds cattle with robots through the internet. In a slightly serious video, the Bethel College Choir sang in his grain bin.
“This is where I raise grain, beef, kids, and creativity,” says Klingenberg about his YouTube channe
This community program will be held in the restored 1915 barn at Pioneer Bluffs. The venue will be changed if inclement weather. Reservations are encouraged but not required. Those who make reservations will be notified directly of a venue change, and it will be posted on the Pioneer Bluffs Facebook page.
There is no charge for this event, donations are appreciated and will support future programs at Pioneer Bluffs. For reservations or questions, contact Executive Director, Lynn Smith, at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or 620-753-3484 (office) or 785-393-1569 (cell). Reservations can also be made at the Facebook event page.

Dinner from Argentina
2019-12-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Pioneer Bluffs Historic Rogler Home, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
You are invited to…
A locally sourced, fine dining experience by
Guest Chef Dr. Tracey Graham
5:30 p.m. Saturday, December 7
in the 1908 home at Pioneer Bluffs
This is a fundraising event to support ranching heritage education programs at this historic site. Only 20 seats available at $150 each (of which $100 is a tax deductible contribution).
These seats will go quickly. To make your reservation, check to make sure seats are available by contacting Lynn Smith at lynn@pioneerbluffs.org or (620) 753-3484.
Menu

Traditional Picada (tapas, aka hors d’ouerves)
Empanadas (yummy little meat pies)
Matambre (stuffed flank steak)
Solomillo de Cerdo (stout-braised pork loin)
Homemade pasta with roasted vegetables
Alfahores (caramel-filled shortbreads)
Pastafrolo de Membrillo (quince and cheese tarts)

Match Day
2019-11-11 09:00 - 19:00 | KS
Dear Friends,
We have an opportunity to do even more! Will you help?
Match Day is an exciting event sponsored by the Emporia Community Foundation. It provides a pool of matching funds to 25 selected organizations within the area —including Pioneer Bluffs.
Your Match Day gift will fund educational family programs and exhibits that you choose (see enclosed reply card), important in our mission to preserve the ranching heritage of the Flint Hills.
To qualify for a match with your contribution:

Make your check payable to Emporia Community Foundation, date it November 11, 2019, and return in the enclosed envelope. We must receive your gift before November 11.
Bring your check to the Flint Hills Mall in Emporia on Monday, November 11, to see us and the other Match Day organizations.

– or –

Go online on Monday, November 11, and make your contribution at emporiamatchday.com.

You know we work hard to preserve ranching heritage. Our volunteers already stretch donated dollars far – this is a chance to do even more with your gift. The more we raise, the greater the match. Please help!
Thank you for your support!

Steve Cormier, Cowboy Poet
2019-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States

Tallgrass Tales - Stories from the Flint Hills
2019-08-24 13:30 - 15:30 | Pioneer Bluffs Ranch Main Barn, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, 66862, United States
A collection of recollections from seasoned Flint Hills ranchers and other cow-folk, captured on film by Kansas photographer Mark Feiden. Project funded by Humanities Kansas.

Day of the Cowboy
2019-07-27 14:00 - 19:00 | Pioneer Bluffs: Flint Hills Ranching Heritage Center, 695 Kansas Highway 177, Matfield Green, KS, KS, 66862, United States
Honoring Flint Hills cowhands of yesterday and today.

Cowboy history, in photos, video, and story, by Greg Hoots, author and historian
Branding—Leave your family brand at Pioneer Bluffs! Bring your branding iron, or come watch branding demonstrated (on wood).
Roping demonstration—watch trick roping, then give it a try!
Voices of the Tallgrass Prairie—we’ll record tales of ranching and cowboys, tell your story!
Heritage Roundup—we invite families to bring ranch exhibits and photos that share a story.
Cowboy movies shown in the barn.
Cowboy poetry and music, featuring Jeff Davidson and Ron Wilson!
A wiener roast, complete with cowboy beans and watermelon.
