Tag: History
5 Years of Abundant Living in Flyover Country
Celebrating Kansas country living with information and resources for a fulfilling lifestyle.
Kansas Populist Movement Basics: The End
Populist candidate James Weaver did not become president in 1892, as most undoubtedly know. However, he did win 8.5% of the popular vote, which was considered an impressive amount for […]
Kansas Populist Movement Basics: The Beginning
The Populist movement of the late 1800s is a major topic in Kansas history. A brief glance at history books tells us that the populism of that era was more […]
Benjamin Franklin, Storm Chaser
This Founding Father was also the father of tornado pursuit.
Big Bluestem
The legendary native grass of the tallgrass prairie is more than a quality forage.
Kansas Historical Markers
Over 120 historical markers dot the Kansas landscape, telling the story of our fascinating state. If you are looking for the Kansas historical markers, the Kansas Historical Society offers a […]
Freeport, Formerly the Smallest Incorporated City in Kansas
Kansas lost a state treasure with the unincorporation of tiny Freeport, population 5.
Johnny Kaw: A Tall Tale
He was born on a night when a stormy wind blew; Five minutes old, already six feet two. Thus begins the story of Kansas’s own legendary hero and Paul Bunyan […]
Territorial Kansas Online
Looking for an extensive depository of digitized primary source material related to the turbulent territorial days of Kansas? Try Territorial Kansas Online, a project developed by the Kansas State Historical […]
2018 Reading Challenge: Kansas
A new year—a new reading challenge! This year, Kansas is the theme. To complete the challenge, you must read 12 Kansas-related books by the end of 2018: A book about […]
