Summer Hours

Monday - Saturday

10am-4pm

Sunday

1pm-5pm

ADA Entrance located on the south side of the red brick building, use the ramp to enter the building

EXPLORE HAYS

LEARN ABOUT THE EARLY SETTLERS BY STOPPING IN EACH LOCATION

COLLECTING A STAMP FROM AT LEAST 6 PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES

THEN DROP GAME CARD, WITH YOUR NAME, AT THE ELLIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S HAYS CITY MUSEUM ---100 W 7TH DURING THE “A PLACE TO CALL HOME” SPECIAL EXHIBIT TO BE ENTERED IN THE DRAWING FOR $100 CASH

WINNERS DRAWN ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

Start Now: Take me to the APP

Bronze plaques mark the route and explain the significance of the sites in downtown Hays.

For more information and photos related to each stop, try the walking tour app.

Or download the map brochure and take a stroll the old fashion way.

DOWNLOAD the Brochure/Map

Help us celebrate 150 years in western Kansas

Donate

Honorary Plaque Fundraiser

Now is your once -in-a-lifetime opportunity to share your ancestors’ story by being a part of the Ellis County Historical Society’s 1st Generation of Settlers Hall of Honor.

Find out how!

Our Mission

The Ellis County Historical Society Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits Ellis County History for the surrounding community and its visitors.

Schedule a tour of our out-buildings!

Call 785-628-2624

This includes the Harness Shop, Volga German Haus, Firehouse Museum. The main gallery is now open!

Contact Ellis County Historical Society

Museum: 100 West 7th, Hays, Kansas 67601

director@echshays.org

(785) 628-2624

Summer Hours

Monday - Saturday

10am-4pm

Sunday

1pm-5pm