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Save the date for an inspiring event on Thursday, July 17, 2025! Join us for "Pioneering Women: Triumph and Tragedy," a captivating program led by the talented Marla Matkin at the Kansas Heritage Center in Dodge City, Kansas.

Marla Matkin, a Kansas native and proud descendant of homesteaders, brings her passion for history to life. With a background as a teacher and a respected historian, she has a unique flair for storytelling, particularly through her celebrated portrayal of Elizabeth “Libbie” Custer, wife of General George Armstrong Custer. Marla’s blend of history and theater promises to captivate and inspire everyone in attendance.

This special program shines a spotlight on four extraordinary women from the western frontier, each with their own remarkable stories to share. Meet Lottie Johl, Getta Graham Dix, Lydia Spencer Lane, and Martha Gay Masterson—women whose voices deserve to be heard and whose experiences enrich our understanding of history.

Join us on July 17 at 2:00 PM at the Kansas Heritage Center, located at 1001 N. 2nd Ave, Dodge City, KS. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with history in an engaging and unforgettable way! For more details about the program, please call 620-225-0248. We can't wait to see you there!

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"Edward Masterson and the Texas Cowboys," penned by Michael King, takes readers on an exhilarating ride through the American West, focusing on the lively and gritty cattle town of Dodge City, Kansas. This thrilling dime novel plunges into the action-packed year of Ed Masterson's life as a lawman, set against the backdrop of the chaotic cattle trade, filled with fierce conflicts, shifting loyalties, and rampant lawlessness. You can order the book on Amazon.