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Established in 1959, the High Plains Museum is owned and operated by the City of Goodland. In 1979 an addition was added to the building in order to house a full-sized, automated replica of America's First Patented Helicopter. The original craft was invented and built by W.J. Purvis and C.A. Wilson of Goodland in 1909. The newly formed Goodland Aviation Company encouraged stockholders to buy shares so the invention could be completed. Kansas has a unique history and no less so Goodland and Sherman County. The High Plains Museum's collection of over 8,000 objects lets adventurers of all ages discover the past for themselves. Six HO scale dioramas tell the stories of the Kidder Massacre in 1867 and of the early pioneer's struggle to survive in an often harsh environment. Permanent exhibits tell the story of the individuals and groups who have lived here -- from the pioneer family in their soddie to the businessman in town. Events like the depression, the dustbowl, rainmakers, and the story of the early years of transportation are chronicled as well. |
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