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On Sunday, February 22, 2026 there will be a special presentation about the Volga German settlements of Rush County, Kansas, "Building the Faith - Volga German Settlements in Rush County."
The presentation will bring to life the story of Liebenthal, the first Volga German settlement in the area as well as other Catholic and Protestant settlements in Rush and Ellis Counties. It will feature dozens of never-before-seen digitally enhanced photographs illustrating the art and architecture of these magnificent churches.
The presentation will be held at 2:00pm at the Kansas Barbed Wire Museum Conference Room, 120 W. 1st Street in La Crosse. Local author and historian, Bradley Penka will be the speaker. It is free and open to the public.
For questions, contact Rush County Economic Development, 785-222-2808.