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Tag: History

Henry's Candy
September 2, 2022August 31, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Henry’s Candy

Tucked into the Flint Hills on the edge of Dexter, Kansas, is a rather unassuming metal building, open every day of the week. This is Henry’s Candy, conveniently located on K-15.

Food in Kansas
August 19, 2022August 17, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Food in Kansas

Looking for a fun way to combine history and science for younger students? Food in Kansas is a free download from the Kansas Historical Society that fits the bill.

Top 10 Travel Resources
July 12, 2022July 11, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Top 10 Travel Resources

Hit the road and discover Kansas! Want to know what travel-related resources our readers are interested in? Take a look.

Seth Hays House
June 7, 2022March 6, 2023 hsotr The Sunflower State

10 Kansas Day Trips for Children

Looking for somewhere to visit with the whole family? Here are a few of our favorite child-friendly destinations across Kansas.

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources
April 1, 2022March 28, 2022 hsotr The Sunflower State

Top 10 Western Heritage Resources

Our readers love exploring topics related to the West, ranging from railroads to mustangs to windmills. Read on to discover our most popular Western heritage resources.

Wagon Wheels
December 10, 2021December 10, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Wagon Wheels

Wagon Wheels is a child-friendly account of pioneer life in Nicodemus based on a true story.

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?
August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

What Really Ended the Cattle Drives?

The end of the cattle drive era was brought about by cattle that better met the needs of the market, plus a rail network that connected ranches with population centers.

The Meek Cutoff and the Great American Desert: Part 2
August 3, 2021August 4, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

The Meek Cutoff and the Great American Desert: Part 2

To the emigrants of 1845, there was a very simple reason to avoid Kansas, despite its charms, and press on through the perils and difficulties of the trail to Oregon.

The Meek Cutoff and the Great American Desert
July 27, 2021August 3, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

The Meek Cutoff and the Great American Desert: Part 1

The year was 1845. More wagons were clustered around jumping-off points such as St. Joseph and Independence, Missouri, than ever before.

Kansas Taxidermy at the Chicago World's Fair
July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 hsotr The Sunflower State

Kansas Taxidermy at the Chicago World’s Fair

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.

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