It's been skated on, paddled through and swam in. It's washed away bridges, animals and people. It's the Smoky Hill River and it's been an important part of Salina's history from the very beginning. But how much do we really know about the river? Join Mike Mattson as he discusses the history of the river, including some of the stories and people that make up its past. He'll also share how the river got to be in the state it's in. Mattson is a well-known local songster and amateur historian.
The Smoky Hill Museum hosts this free presentation on Thursday May 2 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum is open Tuesday-Friday 12-6 and Saturday 10-5. Also, be sure to stop by the Museum Store for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.
For needed accommodations, please call Nona Miller at (785) 309-5776 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Every effort will be made to accommodate known disabilities. For material or speech access, please call at least 5 working days prior to the event.