Ellis County Historical Society
VICTORIA — Something amazing is happening in Victoria! And you're invited to get a first look!
St. John’s Place, 701 7th, Victoria on Thursday, May 29 at 4:30 p.m.
We’re building something truly special — and we want you to be part of it from the ground up! Join us for an exclusive sneak-peek tour of our exciting new space-in-progress, right in the heart of Ellis County.
This isn’t just any building. It’s a future center of stories, history, and celebration — honoring everything from Volga German traditions and immigrant journeys to local churches, Walker Army Airfield, cattle ranching, oil booms, and the proud roots of western Kansas agriculture.
OPEN HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS
· Tour the under-construction gallery
· Get inspired by our vision
· Discover the Family Plaque Project
· Learn how you can be part of the legacy
PLUS — Help Us Name It! We’re relaunching the “What’s in a Name?” contest at the Open House! Got a clever, catchy, or meaningful idea? We want to hear it!
And did we mention the surprise guest announcement? You won’t want to miss it!
Thursday will be an all-inclusive look because Victoria Community Coalition will be open to show you their new apartments which are also housed in St. John’s Place.
Grab your friends. Bring your ideas. Come see what we’re building — and be part of something big, bold, and 100% local. This is more than a tour — it’s a celebration of who we are and where we’re going.
Come and see the future while we’re building it!