Pioneer Bluffs Prairie Talk: “Intrigue in Chase County: Murder, Politics, Gambling and Bigotry
Sat, Aug 22
|Pioneer Bluffs
Jeff Davidson will provide some insight into the background and history of Chase County.
Time & Location
Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
Pioneer Bluffs, 695 KS-177 Scenic, Matfield Green, KS 66862, USA
About the event
Prairie Talk: “Intrigue in Chase County: Murder, Politics, Gambling and Bigotry
The history of Pioneer Bluffs began like many ranches in the Flint Hills.
In 1859, Charles Rogler, a young Austrian immigrant, walked from his home in Iowa to build a new life in Kansas. Charles’ son, Henry, and in turn a grandson, Wayne, later took the reins, making the ranch operation one of the most well-respected in the region.
Today Pioneer Bluffs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the ranching heritage of the Flint Hills. Located in the heart of the Flint Hills, Pioneer Bluffs’ 12 acre homestead serves as a gateway to understanding the past, present, and future of ranching, as we explore the unique features of ranching in the Flint Hills.
Join us for a “Prairie Talk” and learn firsthand about the heritage of Flint Hills ranching from descendants of the first people who came to…