This immersive experience is designed to transport visitors back in time to the Old West era and provide an opportunity to learn more about this fascinating period in American history and its continued importance today.
Heritage
Growing Businesses Find Fertile Ground in Crawford County
Originally posted February 10, 2017 Many people associate Crawford County with the best of the Midwest: Close-knit communities, hardworking people, space to grow, and reasonable living expenses. Not only is this good for families and small business owners, it’s a great environment for inventors and entrepreneurs. Todd Allison is the […]
Our Story
Southeast Kansas once looked and acted like the rest of the state, with prairies and farms as far as the eye could see. The search for coal changed everything.
Remembering the migrants who settled in Southeast Kansas
Originally posted December 18, 2017 by LimeLight Marketing on behalf of Explore Crawford County December 18 is International Migrants Day. The Crawford County we enjoy today wouldn’t have existed without our international migrants. Immigrant Park, dedicated to the immigrants who settled in Southeast Kansas, was built where the old Frisco […]
Innovative Education – A biography of businessman Harvey Dean
Take a walk inside the Robert. W. Plaster Center and you will likely notice the name accompanying the track: Harvey Dean.
The Amazon Army
Protesting unfit working conditions in area mines, thousands of women marched to block them. It’s a story that made statewide and national headlines.
Art, Honor & More in Southeast Kansas
I was amazed by the variety of art, artists and fun dining options in Southeast Kansas. I saw murals, sculptures, a veteran’s wall and beautiful jewelry.
Big Brutus & Mining History in Southeast Kansas
I grew up in a mining community, Pawnee, Illinois. Peabody # 10 located between Pawnee and Kincaid when it was open, was one of the largest coal mines in the world. So, it makes sense that I am interested in mining history both locally and far away.
Gorilla Capital of the World
What started as a pep club in 1920, then became the nation’s only college with a gorilla as its mascot, has now grown into a phenomenon.
Italian Bread: A Crawford County Flavor of Life
While Crawford County may be known nationally for its tasty fried chicken, another food could be even more popular in the area.
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