Black History Trail of Geary County
Jim Sands, President of the Black History Trail of Geary County / Photography by Nick Krug A county project to commemorate almost a dozen locations opens interconnected stories across the region In…
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Jim Sands, President of the Black History Trail of Geary County / Photography by Nick Krug A county project to commemorate almost a dozen locations opens interconnected stories across the region In…
Read MorePhotography by Andrea LaRayne Etzel & Carter Gaskins Quindaro was an abolitionist frontier city founded by Indigenous people and strengthened by those who escaped slavery—now, a new generation works…
Read MoreEditor's Note: This article was originally published in the winter of 1992 by Don Lambert. It's been lightly edited. A look back to 1992, when the Kansas Legislature took action to recognize one…
Read MoreEditor’s Note This article was originally featured in the winter issue of 1983 by Joan L. Istas. You can still visit America’s first patented helicopter at the High Plains Museum in Goodland. "If…
Read MoreThe Sunflower State is known for its famous lawmen—but its infamous villains are legendary as well This article was originally featured in the winter 2014 issue of the magazine. Photos are courtesy of…
Read MoreKnown nationally for its federal prison facility, Leavenworth also contains a wealth of historical attractions Often called the state’s “first city,” Leavenworth has a rich history that includes…
Read MoreExplore the fascinating transformation of Kansas' historic jails into captivating museums! Discover the untold stories behind these architectural gems, blending history and preservation. ALLEN…
Read MoreA popular true crime exhibit in Garden City presents artifacts and clues that helped solve historic cases In 1928, Garden City police officer Roland S. Terwilliger found a partial right index…
Read MoreEven before Kansas was admitted to the union, the United States military had recognized the importance of our central location. Soldiers protected the trails, fought in wars spreading west, north and…
Read MoreEditor's note: This article was originally featured in the winter issue of 2003. Quotes and descriptions were pulled from journal entries. We camped in one of the most beautiful plains I ever saw…
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