Articles /kansas-magazine/articles/ Articles Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:37:22 +0000 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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Caribbean Tastes in Kansas /kansas-magazine/articles/post/caribbean-tastes-in-kansas/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/caribbean-tastes-in-kansas/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/caribbean-tastes-in-kansas/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500

plate of Jamaican food

Escape wintry landlocked Kansas by dining in one of the state’s unique restaurants serving the flavors of the tropical islands.

Negril Caribbean in Junction City and The Little Grill near

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Homes for the Holidays /kansas-magazine/articles/post/homes-for-the-holidays/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/homes-for-the-holidays/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/homes-for-the-holidays/ Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:00:00 -0500

Fort Scott Candlelight

’Tis the season of decked halls and open doors at holiday homes tours, which are as much of a tradition in several Kansas communities as Santa’s visit. Whether homes are embellished by the owners

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Honoring the History of the Buffalo Soldiers /kansas-magazine/articles/post/kansas-history-buffalo-soldiers/ /kansas-magazine/articles/post/kansas-history-buffalo-soldiers/#comments /kansas-magazine/articles/post/kansas-history-buffalo-soldiers/ Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:00:00 -0400

Buffalo Soldiers

Photo from the Library of Congress, Illustrations by Ted. S. Komala

Buffalo Soldiers are part of America’s lexicon and collective legend.

Buffalo Soldier IllustrationPerhaps this is because of our love of anything “Wild

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