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Mine Creek Soldier

The Civil War in Kansas

By Francesca Catalini on Aug. 02, 2018

When you think of Civil War battles, Kansas usually isn’t the first place that comes to mind…

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Pawnee Indian Museum

A Fortunate Mistake: The Pawnee Indian Museum

By Karen Ridder on Mar. 27, 2012

The Pawnee Indian Museum is a bit of a happy mistake. It is the oldest State Historic Site, deeded…

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