

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Moving a Giant: Behind the Relocation of the Page 618
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Our program has been rescheduled.  

As our nation prepares to celebrate 250 years of American resilience and ingenuity, join us for an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at one of Southeast Kansas’s most remarkable engineering feats.

Derrick Tilton of Tilton &amp; Sons Housemoving will be joined in conversation by J.T. Knoll, program moderator, as they guide us through the extraordinary effort to relocate the historic Page 618 Walking Dragline. Through a series of guided questions, Derrick will share how his team is carefully moving this American industrial giant—from early planning and engineering challenges to the skill, grit, and determination required to advance each phase of the relocation.

Together, they will shed light on what lies ahead as this towering symbol of American workmanship makes its way to its new home at Dragline Park in Franklin, KS. This program offers a rare and patriotic look at the courage, craftsmanship, and can-do spirit that built—and continues to build—our nation.

Guests can also visit the quarterly exhibit for fascinating displays which tell the story of the Page 618, John Page who was a very interesting entrepreneur, and the Wilkinson Coal Company. 
The Page 618 Dragline Project is funded in part by Kansas Tourism, the Patterson Family Foundation, the John U. Parolo Education Trust, the Coleman Family Foundation, and the Mitchelson Family Foundation. The project is being managed by Tilton and Sons, Inc.

Follow “Miners Hall Museum” on Facebook to stay abreast of the latest news on the dragline project and move Refreshments will be served. We would appreciate a call if you will be attending in order for us to provide adequate seating. (620-347-4220) 

Miners Hall Museum, 701 S. Broadway, Franklin, KS 66735
Phone: 620-347-4220
Free admission to museum and programs
Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm

Located along the historic Jefferson Highway
Adjacent to the National and State Historic Site “Franklin/Arma Sidewalk”

Miners Hall Museum Foundation is an IRS 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations to Miners Hall Museum Foundation are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Miners Hall Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing Southeast Kansas coal mining history and its diverse immigrant culture.
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- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Franklin
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 701 S Broadway St, Franklin, KS, United States, Kansas 66735
- **lat**: 37.52097
- **long**: -94.70515
- **full address**: 701 S Broadway St, Franklin, KS, United States, Kansas 66735

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- **organizer**: Miners Hall Museum (https://allevents.in/org/miners-hall-museum/23310597)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 701 S Broadway St, Franklin, KS, United States, Kansas 66735
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Miners Hall Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** nonprofit, business
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Moving a Giant: Behind the Relocation of the Page 618 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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