Tough as the Prairie Sod: Women of the Great Plains

Barton County Historical Society Presents: “Tough as the Prairie Sod: Women on the Plains” by Linda McCaffery On Monday, November 28th, the Barton County Historical Society will host a presentation by our Research and Collections Specialist, Linda McCaffery, about the women who ventured out onto the Great Plains. She will talk about the various hardships that were endured during the early days of American settlement in the area by sharing those recorded experiences from the past. This program is part of our ongoing 150th anniversary celebration of Great Bend’s founding in Barton County. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the program at starts at 7pm with light refreshments to follow. Admission for the program is $5 or free for historical society members.