Past Events
January 29, 2017
Have you ever wondered about camels in the Flint Hills? Hear Valeri Crenshaw speak about her camels and a trip to the Pushkar Camel Fair in India.
February 12, 2017
The curators of "MARFA Texas: Collections" invited Flint Hills Collectors to bring their collections to the Opening Reception to be photographed and become part of the exhibition. Here they are!
March-April, 2017
March and April tours are sold out, but we are taking a waiting list for future tours. Sign up here.
May 7, 2017
Volland is celebrating Kansas' long-standing reputation for excellent journalism and free speech with a Kansas Humanities-sponsored presentation and discussion by Stephen Wolgast: "Free Speech in Times of Crisis." Stephen is an assistant professor of journalism and digital media at K-State.
May 13-14, 2017
The Seniors in Mrs. Wertzberger's College English class at Wabaunsee High School, Alma, Kansas, will present their multi-media senior projects that research their family genealogies. A fascinating look at "our town."
June 3, 2017
Plein Air Poetry Workshop. Poet-in-residence Mary Pinard will lead participants on a unique poetry adventure in the heart of Flint Hills ranch country.
July 9, 2017
Dr. Chris Sorensen, physics professor at K-State, will tell us everything we need to know about this remarkable event that will occur August 21. Join us for a most interesting afternoon!
August 26, 2017
Dark night. Bright stars. Pure magic. BBQ, music and stars. Join us! Photo (detail) by Dave Leiker.
Fall 2017
Fall cellar tours are now sold out. Reservations remain for Cemetery Tours, October 28 and 29. Join the waitlist for future cellar tours.
September 28, 2017
Patty Carroll on "Anonymous Women" at the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum, K-State campus, Manhattan. Hosted by the Beach Museum and The Volland Foundation.
October 5, 2017
Join us for lunch and become part of the art! Discuss ideas, responses and opinions regarding the photographs with the artist and each other.
November 4, 2017
Re-photography is the act of repeat photography of the same site with the idea of producing a "then and now" view of a particular location. Learn and practice re-photography techniques with the personal guidance of Tom Parish.
November 5, 2017
Visit just a few cellars and have plenty of time to set up and photograph both the cellars and other nearby subjects of interest. All skill levels are welcome.
November 25 - December 17, 2017
The Holiday Mercantile takes a new turn in 2017! Instead of one weekend, shopping is available each weekend from November 25 to December 17, 12 - 5pm.