Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø in 1776

If you were to time-travel to 1776, you'd find that when America declared independence, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø, like most states, wasn't part of the original 13 colonies. In fact, when the Declaration of Independence was signed, Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø was under the dominion of the Spanish Empire. Yet the story of

As you drive along Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’ main west-east stretch, pull off at these nearby attractions to see the state through history’s rearview mirror.

Photography by Zach Bauman

PRAIRIE MUSEUM OF ART AND HISTORY

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Indoor and outdoor exhibits shed light on pioneer life. See the Cooper Barn (Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø’