Articles /kansas-magazine/articles/ Articles Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:13:41 +0000 Textile as Art: KSU's Historic Costume and Textile Museum /kansas-magazine/articles/post/textile-as-art-ksus-historic-costume-and-textile-museum/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/textile-as-art-ksus-historic-costume-and-textile-museum/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/textile-as-art-ksus-historic-costume-and-textile-museum/ Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

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A small museum on the campus of Kansas State University houses a rare and unusual collection of historic clothing and textiles

The museum is here, but few know where to find

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From the Archives: Kansas Outlaws /kansas-magazine/articles/post/from-the-archives-kansas-outlaws/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/from-the-archives-kansas-outlaws/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/from-the-archives-kansas-outlaws/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

The Sunflower State is known for its famous lawmen—but its infamous villains are legendary as well

This article was originally featured in the winter 2014 issue of the magazine. Photos are courtesy of

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The Lore of Kansas' First City: Leavenworth /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-lore-of-kansas-first-city-leavenworth/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-lore-of-kansas-first-city-leavenworth/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-lore-of-kansas-first-city-leavenworth/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400

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Known nationally for its federal prison facility, Leavenworth also contains a wealth of historical attractions

Often called the state’s “first city,” Leavenworth has a rich history that includes

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Kansas Historic Jails turned into Museums /kansas-magazine/articles/post/kansas-historic-jails-turned-into-museums/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/kansas-historic-jails-turned-into-museums/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/kansas-historic-jails-turned-into-museums/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400

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Explore the fascinating transformation of Kansas' historic jails into captivating museums! Discover the untold stories behind these architectural gems, blending history and preservation.

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Yesterday’s Crimes Are Today’s Exhibits /kansas-magazine/articles/post/yesterdays-crimes-are-todays-exhibits/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/yesterdays-crimes-are-todays-exhibits/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/yesterdays-crimes-are-todays-exhibits/ Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400

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A popular true crime exhibit in Garden City presents artifacts and clues that helped solve historic cases

In 1928, Garden City police officer Roland S. Terwilliger found a partial right index

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How to get Started Exploring Your Family's History /kansas-magazine/articles/post/getting-started-exploring-your-familys-history/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/getting-started-exploring-your-familys-history/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/getting-started-exploring-your-familys-history/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400

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Interested in your family's history and genealogy? These are the resources you should use.

Ready to start learning about your ancestors or family history in Kansas? Feeling a little overwhelmed

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Pony Express: Along for the Ride /kansas-magazine/articles/post/pony-express-along-for-the-ride/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/pony-express-along-for-the-ride/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/pony-express-along-for-the-ride/ Sat, 11 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0500

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Kansas Pony Express sites continue to celebrate over 160 years of the legendary, short-lived mail system

Wanted: Young, skinny, wiry fellows, not over eighteen. Must be expert riders, willing to

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Kansas Innovator: George Washington Carver /kansas-magazine/articles/post/george-washington-carver-kansas-innovator/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/george-washington-carver-kansas-innovator/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/george-washington-carver-kansas-innovator/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

George Washington Carver

Portrait by Wichita artist Ric Dunwoody

George Washington Carver is one of Kansas’ favorite sons.

And for good reason; he was a man of many talents. Most of us know him as a scientist, but he was

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The Game of Kings (and cowboys) /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-game-of-kings-and-cowboys/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-game-of-kings-and-cowboys/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/the-game-of-kings-and-cowboys/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:00:00 -0400

A Flint Hills ranch keeps a rougher version of polo alive

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Polo is one of the world’s oldest sports, believed to originate in the 6th century BCE among the nomadic tribes

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Two Hundred Years of the Santa Fe Trail /kansas-magazine/articles/post/two-hundred-years-of-the-santa-fe-trail/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/two-hundred-years-of-the-santa-fe-trail/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/two-hundred-years-of-the-santa-fe-trail/ Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0400

A vital land trail receives recognition and a reappraisal of its role in American history and in shaping the future of Kansas

ksm-santa-fe-trail-painting-2Illustrations by Doug Holdread, courtesy of the Santa Fe Trail Association

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