Category: Kansas
The Clown Who Never Smiled
If you go to a circus you’ll probably see some clowns. Most clowns smile and laugh. This one did the opposite. He never smiled and…
Joining the Circus
A lot of kids love the circus. Maybe some imagine joining the circus one day. This kid did just that and his story is one…
Medicine Lodge
In south central Kansas you’ll find a place long important to Native Americans – a place where they and later white settlers would meet to…
The Lady With the Hatchet
This lady was known to back up her words with her hatchet. And that hatchet is still well known over a century later. In fact,…
The After-Sermon Lecture
If you attended David Nation’s church in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, many would say the real sermon began when David’s wife began the after-sermon lecture…
The Dalton Gang Hideout
There is a very famous tunnel running beneath the surface of a barnyard in Meade, Kansas. It was built in secret, but today it’s very…
A Dalton Without a Life of Crime
The infamous Dalton Gang robbed individuals and businesses in the Midwest during the early 1890s. But not all of the Dalton children had a life…
Works of Art
To some, they resemble totem poles, but the works of art are more modern and quite intricate. At least one can be found in every…
The Story of Peter Toth
Peter Toth was just a boy when his family was forced to leave Hungary. The event left a lasting impression on him and influenced what…
Lincoln’s Furthest Trip West
People often associate Abraham Lincoln with the states of Illinois or perhaps his birthplace in Kentucky. But what state is the farthest west he ever…
