Celebrate Asian Heritage in Wichita! In the biggest city in the state of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, you can expect a wide variety of cultural events and attractions. For 41 years, the Wichita Asian Festival has been bringing Kansans together to share an appreciation for Asian culture. Known for offering the discovery…
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For fifty years, the black squirrel has been Marysville’s claim to fame. In 1972, members of Marysville’s city council made it official by declaring Marysville the Black Squirrel City. To celebrate this golden anniversary, special events are planned for Saturday, October 22. The City of Marysville…
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HAUNTED KANSAS: Fill up your gas tank and head to the Sunflower State for a chilling adventure. When October comes around, witches, goblins, and ghosts start to run rampant in our minds. To experience some real hauntings, head to the stunning state of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. With plenty of terrifying places to…
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The Lavender Patch Farm, Fort Scott Agritourism in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø It seems like every time I visit one of our agritourism businesses I always feel inspired to incorporate my recent farm learnings into the small farming and gardening operations on my own property. Leaving The Lavender Patch Farm in Fort…
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Head to Wichita for summer brews, fun attractions Whether you plan to road trip with the family or get away with friends this summer, head to the heart of the country for a flavorful, fun experience. Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ largest city – Wichita – is bringing back two popular summertime tours: the Wicked Brew Tour…
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Orphan Trains transported roughly 250,000 homeless, abandoned, and orphaned children out of cities and into rural communities and homes between 1854-1929. Today, millions of Americans are descended from these brave children, and millions more are fascinated by this historic movement. The event…
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Opportunity to explore the buried past of Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site History Underground Image of Monroe Elementary School from 1927-1929 | Photo credit: https://www.kansasmemory.org/item/9338 People from all over visit the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic…
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A women's march in December 1921 brought national attention to the coal mines of Southeast Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø. Coal was mined in the area as early as the 1860's and thousands of immigrants came from all over the world to work in these mines. The mix of nationalities created a blend of ethnic cultures unique to…
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Are you an avid train enthusiast? Or do you have a kiddo that's choo choo obsessed? No matter the draw, you'll find an amazing photo op and viewing experience as the U.P.'s Big Boy steam engine makes its way through Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø! Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø Big Boy Steam Engine Stops Monday, August 9, 2021 City Time Stop…
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Marysville’s first Mother’s Day Flea Market was in 1976 in conjunction with the city’s celebrations commemorating the nation’s bicentennial. The inaugural event was held on Mother’s Day and drew more than 5000 people to the city. Howard Kessinger, editor of The Marysville Advocate, editorialized the…
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