Past Events

Aerial view, gold and green abstract landscape. River-like green formations, scattered green patches.
By Patty Reece December 31, 2019

February 3, 2019

Last chance to see this exceptional exhibition of five rural, five urban artists. Artist conversation at 2pm. Don't miss this!
A drawing of a constellation with the words jumpstart love at the bottom
By Patty Reece December 30, 2019

March 9, 2019

Join us under the stars (both real and projected) for a night of stories from the sky. Artist George Ferrandi, Jump!Star’s creative director, will reveal the intimate myths of our eventual North Stars and their origin stories.
A woman in a leopard print coat is driving a car
By Patty Reece December 29, 2019

March 30, 2019

Screening of BIG SONIA. “Not just another Holocaust movie,” proclaims movie critic Christopher Llewellyn Reed " …. Beloved by those who know her, she is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit.”
A stone wall with a door in the middle of it surrounded by trees.
By Patty Reece December 28, 2019

Spring 2019

ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED. We appreciate your interest and support. Please join our newsletter list for information about future tours. Painting by James Cook.
A man is riding a horse in a rodeo arena
By Patty Reece December 27, 2019

July 27, 2019

Charro Jerry Diaz and Family perform vaquero equestrian skills at the Volland Arena. Food, music, and superb horsemanship!
A woman wearing a black hat and a red shirt
By Patty Reece December 26, 2019

August 4, 2019

A compelling first-person narrative performance by Dr. Joyce Thierer, Professor Emeritus of History at Emporia State University.
A house is lit up at night under a starry sky.
By Patty Reece December 25, 2019

August 24, 2019

"Experience the darkness of the night sky and the brilliance of the stars. It's one of the best things about the Flint Hills." Pure magic. Photo (detail) by Dave Leiker
Three men are standing in a field of green grass.
By Patty Reece December 24, 2019

September 29, 2019

Fifth-generation farmer from Clay County is regenerating his soil and increasing profitability. Hear his story.
Elderly man in cowboy hat and blue shirt, laughing with eyes closed.
By Patty Reece December 23, 2019

October 5, 2019

A collection of recollections from Flint Hills ranchers and other cow-folk, captured on film by Mark Feiden. Share a potluck lunch with the Wabaunsee County "stars" at 12:30pm. Mark will share highlights of the interviews, followed by historian Jim Hoy, who will lead a panel discussion.
A group of men are sitting at picnic tables in a park
By Patty Reece December 22, 2019

October 11-13, 2019

Ride the gravel roads around Volland _ and enjoy the Fourth Annual Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit
A man is riding a white horse in a black and white photo.
By Patty Reece December 21, 2019

November 16, 2019

Jeremiah Ariaz returns to Kansas with an exhibition at the Beach Museum of Art: Louisiana Trail Riders. He will speak about his exhibit and sign his 2018 book. Beach Museum of Art Curator Elizabeth Seaton will talk about the museum's current John Steuart Curry exhibition: The Cowboy Within.
Bare tree coated in frost, standing in a snowy field on an overcast day.
By Patty Reece December 20, 2019

Holiday Memories at Volland, 2015-2019