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Annual Easter Egg Hunt 2021
The Eskridge Park saw a large turnout for the Annual Easter egg hunt this year! Check out some of the images here!
AARP, the Hunts, and Us
Ann and Marvin Hunt interview with AARP Kansas and talk about putting together a fundraising concert event for the Eskridge Park Foundation and more.
Deep Roots & New Growth in Wabaunsee County
Eskridge Park Foundation members Bruce Waugh and Annie Compton recognized as Community Leaders in The Volland Store online exhibit: Deep Roots and New Growth in Wabaunsee County, a companion exhibit to the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit; Crossroads: Change in Rural America, taking place at Volland Store March 13-April 25.
EPF Wins First Grant in 2020!
The EPF is awarded $43,000 from the Heritage Trust Fund Grant for the restoration of the 1909 Historic Bandstand in the Eskridge City Park. Read here to find out more.
EPF Launches 110 Campaign
The EPF launches its capital campaign, the 110 Campaign in honor of the historic bandstand. Each dollar earned on Emporia Area Match Day will be % base matched from a $60,000 pot of money!
EPF Hosts its First Event
Santa in the Park was a huge success with hot cocoa and cookies. The kids loved to see Santa cruising up on the firetruck.
Eskridge Park Makes History
Take a look at the history behind the Park with images dating back to the late 1800s and the Nomination for National Register for Historic Places. From a description of the bandstand and it’s alterations through the years to the personal history of those that affected change for the small town of Eskridge, KS.