Home to the only collegiate gorilla mascot, plus six of the oldest fried chicken joints in Kansas
Thousands of women marched in December 1921 to close area mines during a strike. An exhibit at Miners Hall Museum in Franklin tells this story, which received national attention, and honors these women who marched to end unfair labor practices in local mines.
Location: Miners Hall Museum, 701 S Broadway St, Franklin
Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-4p
The second annual WritersFest, a week of literary and writer related events that are free and open to the public, is from September 17-22.
This is not your normal concert experience. This unique location and experience are matched by unique performers who have their own blend of various genres: bluegrass, blues, classic country, classic rock, funk, jazz, pop, rap, reggae, even disco and EDM.
“Sinkhole – A Legacy of Suicide” provides an intriguing look at the author’s family history in southeast Kansas, with an outsider’s look at the unfolding story of immigration, coal mining, labor disputes, and commerce.
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