The Civil War era was a challenging time that severely put the nation, its families, and its values to the test. A Kansas Soldier at War: The Civil War Letters of Christian and Elise Dubach Isely by Ken Spurgeon offers fascinating insight into this human element of the conflict.
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Kansas: In the Heart of Tornado Alley
Udall. Topeka. Hesston. Andover. Greensburg. Whether you lived through them or not, the major tornadoes of Kansas have become indelibly stamped on the state’s memory.
Old-Fashioned Knitting Rhymes
One of our favorite knitting books, Kids Knitting by Melanie Falick (read our full review), teaches children to knit through the use of rhyme: Under the fenceCatch the sheepBack we comeOff we leap. Each of the four lines represents one step in the process of making a knit stitch: Inserting the tip of the rightContinue reading “Old-Fashioned Knitting Rhymes”
Stone Arch Bridges
Do you love those picturesque stone arch bridges in Cowley County, Kansas? Do we know the website for you to visit! StoneArchBridges.com is a unique blend of history, physics, how-to, and photography. It offers well-researched information about bridges in Kansas (and other places, as well!) that can be extremely difficult to find anywhere else. JustContinue reading “Stone Arch Bridges”
A Stone Arch Bridge for Greenwood County
A monumental occasion in celebration of a monumental structure.
How Cowley County Stone Arch Bridges Were Built
A simple shape defied gravity in the days before modern machinery.
Why Cowley County Adopted the Stone Arch Bridge
How the stone arch proved superior to wooden designs, and the role of Walter Sharp in bridge promotion.
Rediscovering the Walz Ford Bridge
Butler County, Kansas, has had many stone arch bridges built over the years, about 20 of which still remain on the road system. These bridges were important to the progress of the county and represent an era when good roads were considered important for the establishment of trade. Many of these stone bridges are stillContinue reading “Rediscovering the Walz Ford Bridge”
Top 10 Strangest Kansas Town Names
Dry Wood, Good Intent, Red Onion—10 peculiar Kansas town names and their origin.
Johnson Grass
This invasive weed is a nuisance in the field and garden and a serious hazard in the pasture.
