The Land Speaks: Pawnee Indian Museum
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…
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Category: History & Heritage
80 Years of Illustration in KANSAS! Magazine: Honoring the Artists Who Brought Our Pages to Life
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…
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Walk the Orphan Train Statue Trail in Concordia
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…
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Reasons We Love Kansas: Cemetery Art
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…
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Dinner Trains Embrace Kansas History
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…
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A Coal Mine on the Plains
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…
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Wild, Wild West: Travel the Gunsmoke Trail
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…
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150 Years of the Kansas State Historical Society: Preserving Kansas’ Legacy
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…
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Timeless Stories: Legendary Photojournalist, Jim Richardson, is Archiving his Life's Work
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…
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Textile as Art: KSU's Historic Costume and Textile Museum
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…
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