Upcoming Events

• Multiple Dates

  Tue, Jun 09

  Monthly Volunteer Work Nights / 

  Hays

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  Jun 09, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

  Hays, 100 W 7th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA

  Once a month on the second Tuesday ECHS staff and volunteers come together to get particular tasks done. There is something for everyone from folding newsletters to sorting the photo files.

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• Sat, Jun 13

  Kinderfest / 

  100 W 7th St

  Details

  Jun 13, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  100 W 7th St, 100 W 7th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA

  Join us outside on ECHS grounds for come and go station activities that help kids of all ages imagine life of our ancestors. Quill writing, butter making, and crafts just to name a few.

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• Sun, Jul 19

  St. Catherine Ancestors Mass / 

  Catharine

  Details

  Jul 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  Catharine, Catharine, KS, USA

  150th Celebration activities to follow at the ELLIS COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS.

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• Sun, Jul 26

  St. Ann Ancestors Mass / 

  Walker

  Details

  Jul 26, 2026, 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM

  Walker, Walker, KS 67640, USA

  Breakfast Buffet to follow.

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• Sat, Aug 01

  Sesquicentennial "All Village Picnic" / 

  Ellis County Fair Grounds

  Details

  Aug 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Ellis County Fair Grounds, 1344 Fairground Rd, Hays, KS 67601, USA

  Great get together for a family reunion. Activity details TBA

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• Sun, Aug 02

  St. Joseph Ancestors Mass (w/Bishop) / 

  St Joseph's Catholic Church

  Details

  Aug 02, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

  St Joseph's Catholic Church, 215 W 13th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA

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• Thu, Aug 06

  Volga German Heritage Play / 

  Hays High School

  Details

  Aug 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  Hays High School, 2300 E 13th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA

  Time TBA

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• Sun, Aug 09

  Machts Gut Reception / 

  700 7th St

  Details

  Aug 09, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  700 7th St, 701 7th St, Victoria, KS 67671, USA

  Join us for a reception in the newly renovated ECHS Heritage Center.

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• Sun, Aug 09

  St. Fidelis Ancestors Mass (w/Bishop) / 

  St. Fidelis Basilica

  Details

  Aug 09, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

  St. Fidelis Basilica, 900 Cathedral Ave, Victoria, KS 67671, USA

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• Sat, Sep 12

  Holy Cross Ancestors Mass (w/Bishop) / 

  Pfeifer

  Details

  Sep 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Pfeifer, Pfeifer, KS 67660, USA

  Celebration Picnic to follow.

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• Sun, Oct 04

  St. Francis of Assisi Ancestors Mass / 

  Munjor

  Details

  Oct 04, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Munjor, Munjor, KS 67601, USA

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• Sat, Oct 10

  Limestone Day Quarry Tour / 

  Grants Villa Road

  Details

  Oct 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  Grants Villa Road, Grants Villa Rd, Kansas, USA

  Specific times and activities will TBA

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• Sun, Nov 08

  Brewfest, Historic Opera House / 

  Grainfield

  Details

  Nov 08, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Grainfield, Grainfield, KS 67737, USA

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• Sun, Dec 13

  St. Boniface Ancestors mass / 

  St. Boniface Cemetery

  Details

  Dec 13, 2026, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  St. Boniface Cemetery, Vincent Ave, Victoria, KS 67671, USA

  Breakfast to follow

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