ELLIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ELLIS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY top of pageEllis County Historical SocietyOff-Season Hours Monday - Thursday 9am-3pmADA Entrance located on the south side of the red brick building, use the ramp to enter the building.ECHS Annual Meeting of MembersJoin us JANUARY 26, 2026, 7:00 pm in the new gallery space in the main museum building in Hays. 100 w 7th ​Officer and Trustee open positions will be voted on from the slate of candidates listed below:President: Mary Kay Schippers Vice President: Braden Splichal Treasurer: Jerry Braun Secretary: Linda Glassman Trustees: Norman Clark Priscilla Hunt Phil Kuhn Shelly Lippert Donna Maskus Dave VanDoren James Bell Sarah Keiss ​Help us celebrate 150 years in western KansasCheck out the official sesquicentennial webpage hereOUR PEOPLE OUR HOME Honorary Plaque FundraiserNow 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! 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 Our MissionThe 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 785-628-2624This includes the Harness Shop, Volga German Haus, Firehouse Museum. The main gallery is now open!Contact Ellis County Historical SocietyMuseum: 100 West 7th, Hays, Kansas 67601director@echshays.org(785) 628-2624Summer Hours Monday - Saturday 10am-4pm ​ Sunday 1pm-5pm ​NameEmailPhoneAddressSubjectMessageSubmitThanks for submitting!bottom of page