Birthplace of “Home on the Range”
Story by Ron Johnson, this article was featured in the fall issue of 1982 (Editor's note: This article has been lightly edited) A small…
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We take pride in our state's history and heritage. From the native tribes who resided on this land for centuries to the innovative pioneers who lead the way and everything in between.
Story by Ron Johnson, this article was featured in the fall issue of 1982 (Editor's note: This article has been lightly edited) A small…
Raised across the state as edifices of high culture (at least in name), opera houses are now being restored and revisited for community…
Kansas Tourism General Lewis W. Walt General Lewis Walt was born in Wabaunsee County in 1913. He was commissioned in the Army Field…
Photography by Tanner Colvin Rex Buchanan, director emeritus of the Kansas Geological Survey, goes on a thoughtful exploration of the Pawnee Indian Museum State Historic Site in Republic At the end of…
A look back at the illustrators who defined KANSAS! For eight decades, the pages of KANSAS! have painted a vivid portrait of our state, not only with words and photographs but also through brush and…
Photography by Jason Dailey Pay tribute to the children of the Orphan Train Movement by walking the Statue Stroll in Concordia In 1924, 11-year-old Anna Fuchs feared she might not be adopted. She was…
Gravestones, statues, and sculptures across Kansas cemeteries reveal stories of devotion, artistry, and historical legacy. Across Kansas, cemeteries are home to more than headstones—they're open-air…
Photography by Dave Mayes (Courtsey of Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau) The Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad transports passengers to the golden age of rail travel with classic dining experiences…
Beneath Cloud County’s prairie landscape, a hidden coal reserve once supported a small community Travelers on Kansas roadways may see abandoned limestone buildings and think of them as simply ruins of…
For a taste of frontier life, follow this road trip through four Kansas cities featured in the iconic TV show Gunsmoke The camera pushes into a close-up of Matt Dillon, the gruff but honorable marshal…
Photography by Nick Krug A Century and a Half of Kansas History: The Story of Kansas State Historical Society This year marks a monumental milestone for the Kansas State Historical Society (KSHS)—its…
Photography David Mayes From National Geographic to the Flint Hills, Jim Richardson’s photography has captured the world’s stories—now, he’s ensuring his legacy endures for future generations. Jim…
Photography by Nick Krug A small museum on the campus of Kansas State University houses a rare and unusual collection of historic clothing and textiles The museum is here, but few know where to find…