SWISS MENNONITE CULTURAL & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

PRETTY PRAIRIE, KS

Kingman Theatre Marquee detail, Kingman Theatre (arch: Roller Brothers (Carl and Robert); built by S. F. Mead as an opera house; 1920), Kingman KS.
Kingman Theatre Credit: kewing

The Swiss Mennonite Cultural and Historical Association in Pretty Prairie, KS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history and culture of Swiss Mennonites in the area. The association was founded in 1993 and is composed of members from throughout the United States and Canada.

The Swiss Mennonites are descendants of Swiss Mennonites who emigrated to Kansas in the 1870s. As a religious group, they maintain many of the beliefs held by the original Mennonites, including a commitment to non-violence and service to others.

The Swiss Mennonite Cultural and Historical Association works to preserve the history and culture of the Swiss Mennonites in Pretty Prairie and the surrounding area through educational programs and events. The association hosts an annual Swiss Mennonite Heritage Festival each summer that includes traditional foods, music, and dance. The festival also features an outdoor market, a quilt show, and a tractor show.

The association also offers a variety of other programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special events. In addition, the association maintains an archive of documents, photographs, and other artifacts related to Swiss Mennonite history. The archives are open to the public and are available for research and study.

The Swiss Mennonite Cultural and Historical Association is committed to preserving the history and culture of the Swiss Mennonites in the area, and to educating the public about their unique heritage.

SWISS MENNONITE CULTURAL & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PRETTY PRAIRIE KS. US MID #8402000161

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Contact SWISS MENNONITE CULTURAL & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

SWISS MENNONITE CULTURAL & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 156
PRETTY PRAIRIE
KS
67570

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SWISS MENNONITE CULTURAL & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Information

MID # 8402000161
Name SWISS MENNONITE CULTURAL & HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237332783
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201301
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 37.777323, -98.006821
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 155
US Census Tract: 001800
US Census Block: 1084