Ellis County Historical Society
The Close of Coming Home Week!
Join us August 9th in Victoria, Kansas.
10:00 A.M. to 12 P.M.
Open House at the NEW Ellis County Heritage Center.
Pastries and coffee will be served.
1:00 P.M.
Ancestors Mass at St. Fidelis Church with the Bishop.
2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Machts Gut Reception at the Ellis County Heritage Center. Featuring the long Volga German farewell and light refreshments.
Spitzbuben For Sale!
We are doing a special bake of 50 boxes. They will be on sale on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, at the Ellis County Heritage Center in Victoria, beginning at 1 P.M.
$20 per box for a dozen!
First-come, First-serve While Supplies Last.
Pinochle Tournament
Join us for our Pinochle Tournament on Saturday, August 8th 2026, from 1 - 3:30 P.M. at the new Ellis County Heritage Center located at 701 7th St, Victoria KS.
Bring your best partner for a two person team. The tournament will be limited to 20 Teams.
$30 Entry Fee.
Prizes and Bragging Rights for the Winners!
To Register, please Text or Call:
Mary Kay Schippers (785)-650-3050 or Cynthia Stone (785)-893-1431.
Josie's Gift
August 6th
Josie's Gift is a Heritage Play that celebrates the history and tradition of the Volga Germans, in a modern day setting.
This event is FREE with no reservations required.
Showtime is at 7 P.M. Doors will open at 6:30.
At the Hays High School Performing Arts Center.
St. Ann Ancestors Mass
Sun, Jul 26
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Breakfast Buffet to follow.
