Dyche’s taxidermy collection was shipped off to represent Kansas at the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893. Surprisingly, this move met with a great deal of resistance.
Tag Archives: Historic Preservation
The History of Pudden Bridge
Although the structure itself is quite familiar to Cowley bridge enthusiasts, Pudden Bridge’s history is surprisingly little known.
Dunkard Mill Bridge: Its Completion and Legacy
The success of Dunkard Mill Bridge and its withstanding of later severe floods sealed the stone bridge matter, as far as Cowley County was concerned.
Basic Principles of Breeding Heirloom Vegetables
Tips for raising vigorous seeds, whether your goal is to preserve a variety or to create a locally adapted strain.
Kansas Historical Markers
Over 120 historical markers dot the Kansas landscape, telling the story of our fascinating state.
El Cuartelejo: Rediscovery
El Cuartelejo was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1964, opening new doors for restoration possibilities.
What is a Landrace Breed?
A landrace is a group of genetically related animals unique to a given geographical area.
The Heritage of Turkey Red Winter Wheat
What better heritage food to celebrate than Turkey Red winter wheat, the grain that made Kansas the Wheat State?
Pawnee Indian Museum
The site of the present-day Pawnee Indian Museum near Republic, Kansas, was accepted by the state in 1901, making it the oldest State Historic Site.
6 Reasons to Preserve Kansas Heritage
Here are some of the reasons that we can’t appreciate Kansas heritage too much.
Homestead on the Range 