Join us for the next installment of the history of the Santa Fe Trail, presented by historian Steve Schmidt. Building on his previous Museum program, “Santa Fe Trail 101,” he’ll focus on the Sibley Expedition of 1825-27. Learn about the driving force, George Champlin Sibley, a greatly underappreciated figure of the early 1800s. Schmidt will discuss why the expedition was mounted, how it was conducted and what the outcome was, including a surprisingly accurate survey. Steve, a retired Civil Engineer, and his spouse Glenda own pastureland in Marion County, across which the Santa Fe Trail can plainly be seen. Their land is in the National and State Registers of Historic Places. This presentation is offered by the Smoky Hill Museum, Thursday, February 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Experience it in person at the Museum, or watch from the comfort of your home, using Zoom. Request the Zoom link at www.smokyhillmuseum. org.
The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum, in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum is open Tuesday-Friday 11-5, 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 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. Event Title: The Sibley Expedition: 1825-27, A First Thursday Presentation Date: February 2, 2023 Time: 5:30-6:30 pm Location: Smoky Hill Museum, 211 W Iron and Zoom Admission: Free
