Announcing events and venues in Kansas!
___________ November, 2019 The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive makes way through Kansas, arriving November 16th in Coffeyville, southeast Kansas, and all the way to Sharon Springs near the Kansas-Colorado border November 23rd. This as part of the BIG 150th Anniversary celebration. On May 10th 1869, the “Last Spike” was driven into place …
Osawatomie, August 30th, 1856: Abolitionist John Brown led an army of about 40 men to defend this Anti-Slavery town against a 300-strong Pro-Slavery army. You may watch this battle in action while you are on the location! More specifically, you may watch the reenactment of the historic “Battle of Osawatomie,” at 4 p.m. , Saturday September …
___________ July, 2019 ’Tis the season for county fairs! Most rally during July or August. Each present traditional events like competition judging of county entrants in categories that include gardening, cooking, and livestock, to name a few. This to bring in the traditional Blue, Red, and White Ribbons to entrants who made impressions on the …
The American Legion in Paola hosts Bingo Friday nights, 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. Admission is $10.00, to play Bingo the whole night. There is an intermission at 8 p.m. Popcorn, chips and soda are available at the snack bar. For the first hour, the kitchen is open to serve hamburger and hot dogs. People from …
Friday Night Bingo — Miami County American Legion Read More »
______________________ Topeka Frank Melbourne came to Kansas in the late 1800’s to present himself as “The Rain Wizard.” He declared to be the answer to the drought folks in western Kansas suffered at the time. Mr. Melbourne traveled from town to town, and put up dramatic shows to demonstrate how he could make rain. This is …
One story each — Kansas Museum of History celebrates 105 Counties Read More »
_______________________________ May, 2019 Over 800 bicyclists will pedal along a select route from the west to the east end of Kansas for an annual event — and you could partake in the tradition! Biking across Kansas, endearingly known as BAK, celebrates its 45th year, June 8th-15th. This tradition features an approximate 500-mile route, for bicyclists …
