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Tag: State Historic Site

What did Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø look like in 1776?

By Hunter Feyerherm on Mar. 07, 2026

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…

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Reliving the Oregon Trail in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Hunter Feyerherm on Oct. 01, 2025

The Oregon Trail (apart from being a fun video game) is one of the most historically significant routes in America. Between the 1840s and 1860s, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of people traversed the Great Plains on their way to various destinations out west, such as Oregon, but also…

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Lovers of History and Rolling Landscapes Get the Best of Both in Eastern Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø

By Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø on Mar. 10, 2025

Veteran travelers know there’s no one better to show you around than a local. Follow the lead of these fine folks who will steer you toward a stylish boutique in Goodland, a painting-filled gallery in Lindsborg and a fantastic brewery in Pittsburg. Here are locals’ guides to six charming Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø…

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