From chatting with locals over breakfast to taking a guided tour of its museum, I was pleasantly surprised by Girard’s attractions, and the residents welcomed me warmly.
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Extended exhibit anchors Miners Hall Museum’s 2026 programs and America’s 250th Celebration
Franklin, KS — Miners Hall Museum announces the continued presentation of its landmark exhibit, the Page 618 Walking Dragline which was originally introduced in 2025. Updates have been made to the exhibit and we invite the public to check out the amazing story of the dragline, John Page who created the […]
Pittsburg State hosts Declaration of Independence exhibit from January 5 to February 1
From January 5 to February 1, Pittsburg State University will host “Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy,” a traveling collection of informational banners, in Axe Library, 1605 S. Joplin St. The exhibit is presented by Humanities Kansas and may be seen whenever the library is open. The exhibit includes a section called “Kansas 1776,” which looks at what was happening on the […]
Find your fun in Frontenac, Kansas: Where coal mining history meets community spirit
Located on the Frontier Military Historic Byway, Frontenac, Kansas is renowned for its rich coal-mining history and vibrant community spirit, making it one of my top small-town destinations in the Southeastern region.
This Charming, Overlooked Kansas Community Is An Affordable Gem With A Vibrant Ethnic Heritage And Culture
As a state with many small towns rich in culture, there are still few places that have the vibrant ethnic heritage that can be found in Pittsburg.
5 Historic Stops in Southeast Kansas
This isn’t just a list of places, it’s a journey through time, through stories etched into the very soil of small towns and dusty highways.
8 Reasons Pittsburg, Kansas Will Steal Your Heart
There’s a particular kind of magic to a town that still waves at strangers. That was our first impression of Pittsburg, Kansas—a community rich with heart, history, and a hint of sweet nostalgia. Nestled in the southeastern corner of the Sunflower State, Pittsburg isn’t flashy or fast-paced. Instead, it invites you to slow down and soak in its blend of small-town warmth and historic grit.
From Coal Dust to Corn Liquor – Bootlegging in Southeast Kansas
There’s a quiet poetry to small-town museums, the kind you only hear if you lean in close enough. We found that on a damp morning walk through the Crawford County Historical Museum in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Tiny details in mural brings Frontenac history to life
You’ll have to look twice and look often to see all the details hidden in the mural along Mike Hagerty’s workshop in the old Obertos Texeco building. Hagerty and his family are longtime Frontenac residents with more than a little Raider pride.
Art exhibits abound this spring on the PSU campus
Art enthusiasts have several opportunities this semester to see art exhibits and attend receptions with noted artists in Porter Hall, home to the Pittsburg State University Art Department and two galleries.
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