HISTORIC PRESERVATION CORPORATION
Historic Preservation Corporation founder, Shirley McClintock
with husband and historian, Ken McClintock
Historic Preservation Corporation was formed in 1994 to save the Rawlinson-Terwilliger hime and the Maple Camp (Tourist Camp) complex from destruction. Our purpose is to do what we can to preserve, promote, tell, and teach history and culture and to encourage appreciation for history and culture. We also hope to advance the public's knowledge if the arts by our special programs and by combing the three subjects in our Arts' and History Center as it continues to develop. We have other on-going projects here at Trail Days Historic Site. Historic Preservation Corporation is an IRS section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit corporation.
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All contributions are tax deductible.
MISSON
Our mission is to educate citizens of the State of Kansas and visitors to the State of Kansas in history, art, and culture by providing services in the interpretation of Kansas and world history and the education of the general public as to Kansas and world history through the conduct of public discussion groups, seminars, lectures, pageants, or other similar programs; by providing public displays of historic information or public museums; and by disseminating information concerning the history of the State of Kansas and the world; and by encouraging, promoting, exhibiting, and providing education regarding, all categories of art, including visual, performing, dramatic, musical, literary, and other art forms.
YEARLY ON-GOING PROGRAM SERVICES
Historic Preservation Corporation operates a museum complex of eight buildings located along the Santa Fe Trail. The 1861 Rawlinson-Terwilliger Home still stands as when the trail was active and houses Trail Days Café and Museum. On display are artifacts, photographs, an Indian pictograph, and other historic materials. Amidst artifacts and displays, food is an important experience for the over 3,000 yearly visitors to the museum. Much historical research went into creating the menu, which includes information on Indian and ethnic groups who settled in the area. The food is created in such a way that it provides an historic experience, as close as possible to tasting foods from the past. The volunteer staff interacts with visitors, educating them about history, culture, and the food they are eating.
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On the property are two 1930s tourist cabins, forerunners of motels, and a 1943 cabin, the survivor of four built on the grounds during World War II, and housed Herington Army Airfield personnel. A replica historic chicken house and pen is stocked spring to fall with laying hens. The restored 1902 Field School House is visited by children and adults who learn about country schooling. A barn was constructed around the 1858 Atkinson Log House -- the oldest wooden structure in Morris County, Kansas. The 1947 Baker's Food Market has been converted into the Trail Days Arts & History Center in 2023. This is a multipurpose auditorium, used for cultural, historic, and artistic educational presentations showcasing the Flint Hills.
HPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Shirley McClintock
Founder / Treasurer / Manager Shirley is retired. She taught special reading at Dodge City and Council Grove, Kansas. She received a B.S. from Nebraska Christian College, Norfolk, NE and an M.S. in elementary school education / reading specialist from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas.
Ken McClintock
Secretary Ken is retired and has been a lawyer and a judge. He graduated with a B.S. in business administration from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas and achieved his Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas.
Sarah Malcolm
Vice President Sarah grew up on a family farm in North Lyon County. She has taught in Kansas schools for twenty years. She has been part of the USD 417 Morris County schools since 2021, and currently serves as the district instructional coach. Sarah and her husband Darin have two sons and continue to live in North Lyon County.
Kathy Lamberson
President Kathy is a vocal and band teacher at Prairie Heights Middle and Elementary Schools, USD 417. She graduated with a B.S. in music education from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas.
Lisa Bolieu
Lisa Bolieu graduated from Bethany College, in Bethany, West Virginia, in 1994 and began her music career in Salina, KS where she met and married James Bolieu. She and her family moved to Council Grove, KS in 2002, where she has been a music educator in USD 417 and loves the history Council Grove exudes. She is also a music Minister at Flint Hills Apostolic Church and loves to be a blessing.
Angel Cushing
Angel is a livestock producer near Allen, Kansas. She graduated in 1993 from Central Community College,, Hastings, NE with an associates degree in Lithgrograph.
Thomas Cushing
Originally a resident of Inland, NE, he graduated from high school in Trumbill, NE and then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, NE. He joined the Army reserve in 1990 as a lightweight vehicle mechanic. He served in Germany during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and in the Korean DMZ. He served three tours in Iraq as a motor sargeant for signal company. He served six months in Afghanistan. His final serivce was at Fort Riley, KS, prior to retirement at combat disabled in 2015. He was then employed by Kansas Wildlife and Parks at Pamona State Park until employed by S&S Propane Co., which was succeeded by MFA Oil Co., Emporia, Kansas, where Tom was plant manager.
James Bolieu
James Bolieu graduated from high school in Salina, KS. He married his wife Lisa and moved his family to Council Grove, KS in 2002. He is the regional Coach for Pizza Hut, overseeing 33 stores throughout the Midwest. He enjoys being a team leader and helping others to fulfill their potential.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CORPORATION
STATISTICS
Here is a breakdown of our visitors...
2021
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Guests from 96+ miles away... 1,492 (50%)
Our Guests represented...
Kansas Counties (of 105)...64 (61%)
Kansas Towns... 185
USA States (of 50)... 45 (90%)
World Countries... 11
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Population Segments...
Families... 540 (18%)
Groups... 690 (23%)
Singles... 100 (3%)
Couples... 604 (20%)
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Ages & Genders...
Infant to 10 years old... 95 (3%)
11 to 18 years old... 127 (4%)
Men... 1191 (40%)
Women... 1587 (53%)
2022
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Guests from 96+ miles away... 1,346 (54%)
Our Guests represented...
Kansas Counties (of 105)... 60 (57%)
Kansas Towns... 165
USA States (of 50)... 40 (80%)
World Countries... 10
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Population Segments...
Families... 436 (17%)
Groups... 1,351 (54%)
Singles... 155 (6%)
Couples... 1,106 (45%)
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Ages & Genders...
Infant to 10 years old... 76 (3%)
11 to 18 years old... 108 (4.5%)
Men... 966 (38.5%)
Women... 1,351 (54%)
2023 (COMING SOON)
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION CORPORATION
ANNUAL GOALS
2022
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Complete the renovation work on the Trail Days Arts & History Center.
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Work to create a film on "Bison in the Flint Hills" and Alma, KS. Locate and set up exhibits for the Trail Days Arts & History Center and do preparations to open as soon as possible.
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Do a fundraising Valentine Event on February 14th.
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Do needed repairs and improvements to the property.
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Review the strategic plan.
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Meet all 20 standards of the Better Business Bureau.
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Continue our daily program services at Trail Days Cafe & Museum.
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Fundraising & Membership : Mark, Angel, and Zoey create and set the plan in place.
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Work on learning and helping to sustain the operations at Trail Days Cafe & Museum : Mark and Kathy
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Possible Veterans Day Event.
2023
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Complete the renovation work on the Trail Days Arts & History Center.
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Work to create a film on "Bison in the Flint Hills" and Alma, KS. Locate and set up exhibits for the Trail Days Arts & History Center and do preparations to open as soon as possible.
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Do a fundraising Valentine Event on February 14th.
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Do needed repairs and improvements to the property.
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Review the strategic plan.
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Meet all 20 standards of the Better Business Bureau.
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Continue our daily program services at Trail Days Cafe & Museum.
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Fundraising & Membership : Mark, Angel, and Zoey create and set the plan in place.
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Work on learning and helping to sustain the operations at Trail Days Cafe & Museum : Mark and Kathy
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Possible Veterans Day Event.
2024 (coming soon)
DONATE
Does our mission resonate with you?
If the answer is yes, show your support with a donation.
Any amount helps us to keep the history, arts, and culture of the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas alive! Donations can also be mailed to:
HISTORIC PRESERVATION CORPORATION
803 West Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
Be a part of keeping Art, History, and Culture alive here along the Santa Fe Trail in the Heart of the Flint Hills by contributing to us.
We are an IRC section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit corporation.