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heritage center of dickinson county

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JoeH957

Had a very enjoyable time here. We came when it was really cold, but the museum was nice and warm. Cool exhibits and you actually learn about the county and the awesome exhibit on telephones. And we really wanted to go on the carousel but knew it was cold and probably wouldn't be able to, but the very nice workers asked if we would like to and we said yes. The carousel is so cool! A lot of history on it! My fiancée and I truly enjoyed the museum, carousel and the hospitality shown to us by the workers. Great visit!
Cookie064

We found the Heritage center worth a visit and were thinking the whole time about all the westerns and old timey cattle drives you see on TV or in old movies. It is very educational to find out more about this period of history -- we were surprised to find out how short the "cattle drive" era really was before fencing farmlands changed things. We enjoyed the outdoor museum very much, but it was terribly hot outside in July, so hot that we decided to skip the old timey train ride that stops there. At the indoor museum you get an overview of prairie life and westward expansion before Kansas became a state. The exhibits are are really good. Finally we stopped in the Telephony Museum and learned that what is now "SPRINT" was founded here in 1898 by C.L. Brown. For such a small town, Abilene has certainly produced some extreme leaders and wealthy people. (President Eisenhower, Brown , the Russell Stover candy people, Steve Doocy and others). the Heritage Center is a MUST.
dvl-jel

We came to see an old carousel, but saw so much more! This complex provides a 4-in-1 experience: Dickinson County Museum, Museum of Telephony, Outdoor Museum, and the 1901 C. W. Parker Carousel.We thoroughly enjoyed the two indoor museums. There are lots of displays about the local area and people. The telephone museum features a fascinating history of telephones and independent telephone companies.The outdoor museum is collection and reconstruction of old buildings from the area: log house, barn with loads of old farm machinery, church (not open yet), telephone office, grocery store, saw mill, and blacksmith shop. An information sheet about each is available in each building or at the front desk.The reason we came was to see the 1901 C. W. Parker carousel and we were not disappointed. Robert explained the history of the ride as well as the 1903 calliope before giving us a ride ($2 extra charge). The carousel is housed in a building designed to resemble a circus tent. The windows roll up/down to provide ventilation. We were the only ones there (on a Wednesday) and Robert spent about 30 minutes sharing with us.
Fibbos

Loved this museum. Arrived 15 mins before 4pm closing and they held it open for us. Had a ride on a carousel which was fabulous. Enjoyed the farm machinery and old switchboards and phones as well as the buildings that you can ramble around. It was the other reviews that took us there, and we loved it too.
AKButler

We were interested in Abilene given it's history. We were glad to find this collection of historic buildings including an antique carousel they let you ride. It wasn't expensive and was a worthwhile visit.

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