B-Hive
170 W. 4thColby KS 67701
Ph: 785-462-8813
The one-room Nicol School building symbolizes the cultural and social importance of education to the pioneers. It represents the 94 one-room rural schools that once graced the landscape in Thomas County.
Colby, KS Historic SchoolhousesThe Lone Star Presbyterian Church denotes the strong religious faith of the settlers. The Charming white country church was built in 1915 north of Gem, Kansas. In 1988, the building was moved to the museum site. It was the third time the building had been moved.
Colby, KS Historic ChurchesThe Museum has been dubbed "one of the finest museums in the Midwest" by KANSAS!
Colby, KS MuseumsThe sod house shows the ingenuity of the homesteaders. The late 19th century dwelling exhibits furniture, clothing and other artifacts of pioneer life on the prairie. Volunteers constructed the sod house in 1984. Sod blocks, 1 foot by 2 feet by 4
Colby, KS Pioneer HistoryWeather predictions and forecast by the latest Doppler System. One of only five in Kansas and the Tops in the United Sates. ...
The Old Fashioned Soda Fountain is open during summer months at Addleman Drug Store. ...
The 75 acre lake does become periodically dry during low rainfall seasons. There are boat ramps, camping, and picnic areas. ...