El Quartelejo Museum and Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection - El Quartelejo Museum and Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection
Fall into Your History - 2023
FALL INTO YOUR HISTORY
Welcome Fall and the wooshing wind that brings us to the Holidays!
We have been busy with the 145th Commemoration of the Battle of Punished Woman’s Fork and Sister City Celebration which took place the weekend of September 23-24, 2023. Festivities kicked off with our Northern Cheyenne and Military Family Guests arriving and having a personal gathering at the battle site. That was followed by a lunch generously provided by the First Christian Church Women. Jerry Thomas topped the afternoon with many unveilings in the gallery that included rare artifacts and paintings of historic importance and significance. Our day was rounded out with a Sister City Community Celebration, cookout, and Powwow. Photos of the events are below.
October was Membership Appreciation Month. We are so thankful for our members who support us throughout the year with their gifts of talent, volunteerism, dues, and donations. It means more than we can ever say in words! You ARE Scott County Historical Society!
Membership Appreciation Sunday was October 22nd and featured Troy Krehbiel. Troy presented a program about his experience as a Civil War and Frontier Soldier re-enactor. He gave us a show and tell of all the gear that would be carried. The great coat alone was almost 20 lbs.
ROAD CONTRUCTION: Part of our daily lives have been interrupted by the extensive road construction on 5th Street. We have had to be closed several days due to our entry being torn up. The construction company has been so wonderful to communicate with us on how things are going. They will soon be pouring our concrete and we anticipate another closure during that time and while it cures. Please feel free to call one of us to see if we are open!
We are hoping to have some Holiday Displays depending on our street access. Stay tuned.
Of course, we couldn’t do this without the support of our Community and Members! Thank you for your time, donations, and attendance.
Sunday, December 10th
4:00 PM—6:00 PM
Western KS Child Advocacy Center, 212 W. 5th Street
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and a great time to gather for celebrations!
We invite you to join us at a new venue for our Annual Sugar Plum Sale and Raffle
beginning at 4:00 PM.
This year includes a Free Will Donation Soup Supper at 5:00 PM.
Please note the change of location! We are hosting this year’s event at the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center at 212 E. 5th Street. Mostly due to road construction, but we are adding a wonderful opportunity for a larger raffle, silent auction, and Holiday social.
Enjoy a Holiday evening and support your Scott County Historical Society.
P.S. Do you have a favorite Christmas goodie, cake, or craft that you would like to share? We will be taking donations of homemade candies, goodies, etc for the Sugar Plum Sale as well as crafty items or another donation for our Raffle. Please contact us at 620-872-5912! Thank you!
Giving Day 2023
You can give to Scott County Historical Society on Giving Day AND through the end of the Year. Do you know that we are a 501(c)3? In addition to personal checks, we can receive IRA Charitable Distributions as well. Your gifts are always tax deductible. We can take your donations here at the museum and gallery OR you can mail your gift to
Scott County Historical Society, P.O. Box 155, Scott City, KS 67871 OR give to our fund at SCF online: https://scottcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1077
We are looking to raise $5,000 to Preserve, Protect, and Promote Your History!
WE ARE LOOKING TO GROW THIS YEAR!
Your membership keeps us going! Share the value of your membership by inviting a new member to Scott County Historical Society this year!
What is the value of membership?
· Keeps our story and the history of the High Plains of Western Kansas alive.
· Helps us bring programs and exhibits that enhance culture and the quality of life in our community.
· Supports our educational institutions through school tours, outreach, and programming.
Membership Benefits:
· Monthly Newsletter.
· Be the first to know and receive exclusive invitations to members only events.
· Members’ only discounts.
Invite someone today to be part of our story!
Scott County Historical Society began in 1931 with a vision to preserve the history of our founders. Your El Quartelejo Museum and Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection contain the mission, purpose, and vision or our founding. That bedrock is our foundation for future generations.
Pictures from our 145th Commemoration of the Battle of punished woman’s fork and Sister City Celebration
The weekend of September 23-24, 2023 made history in Scott County with the arrival of our new Sister City, the Northern Cheyenne Nation. Scott City welcomed President Serena Wetherelt, V.P. Ernest Little Mouth, Tribal Liaison Conrad Fisher, and many other members of the Northern Cheyenne and Military families for a commemoration as well as a celebration.
Thank you to ALL who made our Weekend a grand success:
Scott County Historical Society
City of Scott City
Scott City Travel and Tourism
Scott City Area Chamber of Commerce
Humanities KS
Scott City Scouts & Kevin Hall
Scott City Law Enforcement
Scott County Record - Rod & Kathy Haxton
Historic Lake Scott State Park
El Quartelejo Best Western
David Clinton - Freedom Construction
Chad and Suzanne Griffith
Scott City VIPs - Larry Hoeme
First Christian Church Women
The Cooks: Kyle Lausch, Bill John, Jace McKinney, et al
Scott Co-op - Jason Baker
Duff’s Buffalo Ranch - Richard Duff
HRC Feeders & Percival’s
White’s Foodliner
Jim Talbert & Sara Ratzlaff, Official Photography/Videography
Scott City Shriners - Gene Juno
Warren Harkness, FBO
Scott County Fairgrounds - Jeff & Karen Pounds
William Wilson Chapter DAR
Cookie Bakers & Countless Volunteers
FALL INTO YOUR HISTORY
Welcome Fall and the wooshing wind that brings us to the Holidays!
We have been busy with the 145th Commemoration of the Battle of Punished Woman’s Fork and Sister City Celebration which took place the weekend of September 23-24, 2023. Festivities kicked off with our Northern Cheyenne and Military Family Guests arriving and having a personal gathering at the battle site. That was followed by a lunch generously provided by the First Christian Church Women. Jerry Thomas topped the afternoon with many unveilings in the gallery that included rare artifacts and paintings of historic importance and significance. Our day was rounded out with a Sister City Community Celebration, cookout, and Powwow. Photos of the events are below.
October was Membership Appreciation Month. We are so thankful for our members who support us throughout the year with their gifts of talent, volunteerism, dues, and donations. It means more than we can ever say in words! You ARE Scott County Historical Society!
Membership Appreciation Sunday was October 22nd and featured Troy Krehbiel. Troy presented a program about his experience as a Civil War and Frontier Soldier re-enactor. He gave us a show and tell of all the gear that would be carried. The great coat alone was almost 20 lbs.
ROAD CONTRUCTION: Part of our daily lives have been interrupted by the extensive road construction on 5th Street. We have had to be closed several days due to our entry being torn up. The construction company has been so wonderful to communicate with us on how things are going. They will soon be pouring our concrete and we anticipate another closure during that time and while it cures. Please feel free to call one of us to see if we are open!
We are hoping to have some Holiday Displays depending on our street access. Stay tuned.
Of course, we couldn’t do this without the support of our Community and Members! Thank you for your time, donations, and attendance.
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Sunday, December 10th
4:00 PM—6:00 PM
Western KS Child Advocacy Center, 212 W. 5th Street
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and a great time to gather for celebrations!
We invite you to join us at a new venue for our Annual Sugar Plum Sale and Raffle
beginning at 4:00 PM.
This year includes a Free Will Donation Soup Supper at 5:00 PM.
Please note the change of location! We are hosting this year’s event at the Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center at 212 E. 5th Street. Mostly due to road construction, but we are adding a wonderful opportunity for a larger raffle, silent auction, and Holiday social.
Enjoy a Holiday evening and support your Scott County Historical Society.
P.S. Do you have a favorite Christmas goodie, cake, or craft that you would like to share? We will be taking donations of homemade candies, goodies, etc for the Sugar Plum Sale as well as crafty items or another donation for our Raffle. Please contact us at 620-872-5912! Thank you!
Giving Day 2023
You can give to Scott County Historical Society! At the Scott Community Foundation or online: https://scottcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1077
We are looking to raise $5,000 to Preserve, Protect, and Promote Your History!
WE ARE LOOKING TO GROW THIS YEAR!
Your membership keeps us going! Share the value of your membership by inviting a new member to Scott County Historical Society this year!
What is the value of membership?
· Keeps our story and the history of the High Plains of Western Kansas alive.
· Helps us bring programs and exhibits that enhance culture and the quality of life in our community.
· Supports our educational institutions through school tours, outreach, and programming.
Membership Benefits:
· Monthly Newsletter.
· Be the first to know and receive exclusive invitations to members only events.
· Members’ only discounts.
Invite someone today to be part of our story!
Scott County Historical Society began in 1931 with a vision to preserve the history of our founders. Your El Quartelejo Museum and Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection contain the mission, purpose, and vision or our founding. That bedrock is our foundation for future generations.
Pictures from our 145th Commemoration of the Battle of punished woman’s fork and Sister City Celebration
The weekend of September 23-24, 2023 made history in Scott County with the arrival of our new Sister City, the Northern Cheyenne Nation. Scott City welcomed President Serena Wetherelt, V.P. Ernest Little Mouth, Tribal Liaison Conrad Fisher, and many other members of the Northern Cheyenne and Military families for a commemoration as well as a celebration.
Thank you to ALL who made our Weekend a grand success:
Scott County Historical Society
City of Scott City
Scott City Travel and Tourism
Scott City Area Chamber of Commerce
Humanities KS
Scott City Scouts & Kevin Hall
Scott City Law Enforcement
Scott County Record - Rod & Kathy Haxton
Historic Lake Scott State Park
El Quartelejo Best Western
David Clinton - Freedom Construction
Chad and Suzanne Griffith
Scott City VIPs - Larry Hoeme
First Christian Church Women
The Cooks: Kyle Lausch, Bill John, Jace McKinney, et al
Scott Co-op - Jason Baker
Duff’s Buffalo Ranch - Richard Duff
HRC Feeders & Percival’s
White’s Foodliner
Jim Talbert & Sara Ratzlaff, Official Photography/Videography
Scott City Shriners - Gene Juno
Warren Harkness, FBO
Scott County Fairgrounds - Jeff & Karen Pounds
William Wilson Chapter DAR
Cookie Bakers & Countless Volunteers
Sister City Marks new Celebration of the 145th Anniversary of the Battle of Punished Woman's Fork
The historic Sister City union between the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Nation and the City of Scott City has been 145 years in the making. The two entities became the second such union in the United States between a sovereign nation and an U. S. city by unanimous vote. Jerry Thomas presented the proposed resolutions to the City of Scott City and to the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council. His desire to foster a relationship between the two is now an opportunity for amazing cultural exhanges in the future.
This year marks the 145th Commemoration of the Battle of Punished Woman’s Fork. Past commemorations have centered on blessings, tours, stories, and reconciliation. The focus of this year’s event will be one of celebration which will include a Signing Ceremony with the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council and the City of Scott City.
Other activities will include a Community Cookout, Powwow Celebration, and Sharing of Stories by the descendants of the Northern Cheyenne and the U.S. Military families. The weekend will conclude with a Walk with the Spirits; a hike with descendants and historians from Scott County Historical Society who are the curators of the National Historic Site at Punished Woman’s Fork.
Schedule of Events:
Saturday, September 23, 2023
2:00 PM Unveiling of new art and rare antiquities in the Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection, 902 W. 5th Street, Scott City, KS (refreshments provided)
5:00 PM Gather at the City Park in Scott City for Community Celebration
5:30 PM Sister City Signing Ceremony
6:00 PM Community Cookout
6:30 PM Powwow Celebration/Sharing our Stories
Sunday, September 24, 2023
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM El Quartelejo Museum and Jerry Thomas Gallery and Collection will be open
3:00 PM Walk with the Spirits at the Battle of Punished Woman’s Fork National Historic Site
Annual Meeting Honors
Daughters of the American Revolution Present Awards
Our Annual Meeting on April 23, 2023 had a few surprises! The William Wilson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Regent, Marian Christy Nolan, nominated and presented the following DAR Awards:
Patsi Graham was awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Award. The Community Service Award is presented for outstanding voluntary service in cultural, educational, humanitarian, patriotic, historical, citizenship, or environmental conservation endeavors. Patsi represents the substance of this award with her years of commitment to the Scott County Historical Society.
Dennie Siegrist was awarded the Excellence in Historic Preservation Medal. This award honors individuals who have saved and/or preserved their local history. Dennie has spent countless years preserving and telling the stories of peoples who called western Kansas their home. His passion for native cultures is especially evident in his development of the guided Historical Bus Tours which take groups to Punished Woman's Fork National Historic Site, El Quartelejo Pueblo Site, Historic Lake Scott State Park, Little Jerusalem, Monument Rocks and Duff's Buffalo Ranch.
Jerry Thomas was awarded the prestigious National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution Historic Preservation Medal. Fewer than 30 Historic Preservation Medals are awarded nationwide each year following nomination by a state level DAR chapter.
"The Historic Preservation Medal recognizes and honors a person who has done extraordinary volunteer work over a long period of time in establishing a historic district, preserving landmarks, restoring, or preserving objects of historic cultural significance, or establishing or participating in oral history projects, youth leadership and education, as it pertains to historic preservation, at the state, regional, and/or national level. Mr. Thomas is that extraordinary person and he is most deserving of this recognition!
On behalf of the National Society as we 'Celebrate Stars & Stripes Forever' through Historic Preservation, we thank Jerry Thomas for his dedication to preserve for future generations the important history of the people of Kansas." Elizabeth Blake Hotchkiss, National Chairman, Historic Preservation Committee
-Photo courtesy of Rod Haxton, Editor of Scott County Record
Western K.S. (Kris Super) Fossil Lab
Fossil Lab has Grand Opening
The Western K.S. Fossil Lab held its GRAND OPENING on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Kris Super cut the ribbon on the exhibit and working lab featuring the Elasmosaur he found in 2021. Two years in the making, Kris was able to free the near 1,000 lb. chalk and body of this rare fossil last summer and with some strong community help, it made its way to El Quartelejo Museum.
Making this specimen more rare is the skull of the animal. Thanks to the Scott County Hospital and Mark Burnett, the skull block was placed in their state-of-the-art CT-scanner. What was revealed is a stunning find! Few skulls of an elasmosaur have been found and fewer with their body, but this one is in amazing condition inside the Smoky Hill Chalk making it one of the most complete finds of an elasmosaur in Kansas and possibly beyond.
The lab is under the direction of Kris Super, local SCHS Science Teacher whose degree specialty is in Geology and Paleontology from Kansas University and Fort Hays State University where he has worked and contributed to their natural history museums including the Sternberg Museum. Kris has made many other unique and incredible fossil finds that have led to study and publication. You can learn more about Kris by visiting the lab!
Kris will be in throughout the summer working on the fossil, hosting workshops, and educating guests about this enormous project.
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Museum Information
No Admission Charge. We accept Free Will Donations.
Museum and Gallery Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed on New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
After hour tours are available by calling: 620.872.0022 or 620.872.5540
Museum phone: 620.872.5912
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Museum address
902 W. 5th
Scott City, Kansas 67871
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Scott County Historical Society
PO Box 155
Scott City, Kansas 67871
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