Kansas Historical Society Executive Director Patrick Zollner opened the front door to history for those in attendance at a special presentation on the Emporia State campus Sunday.
Zollner, in partnership with the William Allen White Community Partnership and ESU Special Collections and Archives, welcomed history enthusiasts into the William Allen White Library on the ESU campus for his presentation “Becoming a State Historic Site.” Zollner, while speaking with KVOE News Sunday, clarified that the presentation was less of a “how to” and more of a how it happened presentation which focused on the histories of Kansas’ 16 state historic sites.
Zollner says it is important for individuals to understand the history of these sites which date back to 1901 calling them the “Front door of history for a lot of Kansans.”
Included on the list of sites was of course Emporia’s Red Rocks which Zollner says stands out amongst the other properties on the list of state sites namely because of the period it represents.
While Red Rocks is unique in this aspect, it may not be for long as Zollner stated there is work underway at this time to acquire the home of 31st Vice President of the United States Charles Curtis in Topeka.
For more information on the Kansas Historical Society and state historic sites visit KSHS.org. For information on upcoming programs and events through Red Rocks State Historic Site find Red Rocks on Facebook.
