Norton– Norton County Arts Council in Norton will host “Kansas Legends and Folktales,” a presentation and discussion by Jim Hoy on July 23rd, 2022 at 2:00pm at the Historic Heaton Building. Members of the community are invited to attend the free program. Contact the Norton County Arts Council at info@ncartscouncil.org for more information. The program is made possible by Humanities Kansas.
This program is part of the 150th celebration of Norton County, taking place during the month of July. The Norton County Arts Council will be hosting several arts and cultural events as part of the sesquicentennial celebration. To learn more about the rest of the events planned during the month of July visit the Norton Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.discovernorton.com
Most Kansans are familiar with the stories of grasshoppers so big that cowboys could ride them, or summers so hot that corn popped in the field. Kansas is a place of big skies and tall tales, but these exaggerated narratives help us understand the character of our state and its people. This presentation will explore some of the many legends and folktales from around the state, and what they say about the communities that keep these stories alive.
An authority on the folklife of ranching, Jim Hoy is a professor of English and former director of the Center for Great Plains Studies at Emporia State University. He has lectured internationally on the folklife of ranching and is the co-author of “Plains Folk,” a syndicated newspaper column.
“Kansas Legends and Folktales” is part of Humanities Kansas's Movement of Ideas Speakers Bureau, featuring presentations and workshops designed to share stories that inspire, spark conversations that inform, and generate insights that strengthen civic engagement.
About Humanities Kansas
Humanities Kansas is an independent nonprofit spearheading a movement of ideas to empower the people of Kansas to strengthen their communities and our democracy. Since 1972, our pioneering programming, grants, and partnerships have documented and shared stories to spark conversations and generate insights. Together with our partners and supporters, we inspire all Kansans to draw on history, literature, ethics, and culture to enrich their lives and serve the communities and state we all proudly call home. Visit humanitieskansas.org.