For over 140 years, the small town of Frontenac, Kansas had almost everything its 3,000 residents needed – except a public library. All that changed when the city administrator got an unexpected phone call in 2019.
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Southeast Kansas Travel Guide: Fun Things to Do in Pittsburg, Galena, and on Route 66
I had heard of many of these places and even had them pinned on my Kansas Map, but getting to experience them in person was so much better!
National Bootlegger’s Day (1/17): Staying Wet in a Dry Land
Rich soil and wine making traditions of immigrants positioned Eastern Kansas to rival California’s Wine Country. 67 years of Kansas Prohibition changed that.
National Spaghetti Day (1/4): History of Pallucca’s Meat Market and Deli
Originally posted January 3, 2017 To celebrate National Spaghetti Day on January 4, we took a visit to Pallucca’s Meat Market and Deli. We interviewed owner, Ethan Edwards, about the history of the deli and the popularity of the pasta recipes that have been around for years. Pallucca’s Meat Market […]
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.
Fried Chicken and Pie
Sitting down to a plate of crispy fried chicken is a Kansas tradition, especially in the southeast corner of the state, dating back to the early 1900s. Add a slice of pie for dessert, and you have the makings for a stick-to-your-ribs meal, which was exactly what hardworking coal miners needed to sustain themselves through a 12-hour day, six days a week many years ago.
44 killed in Frontenac mining disaster on November 9, 1888
November 9 marks a somber anniversary in Southeast Kansas. In 1888, 44 men, ages 13-to-45, were killed in Frontenac in the state’s largest mine disaster. 10 nationalities were represented in the deaths: America, Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Norway, and Scotland.
Preview the new Heritage Hall Museum in Frontenac
I got to preview the immersive museum that features rooms designed to bring Frontenac’s mining, entrepreneurship, and religious past to life while honoring its Southeast Kansas roots.
Pumpkin Patches
Three pumpkin patches each offer something different for visitors to Crawford County in Southeast Kansas: a mini-amusement park for kids, an old fashioned pumpkin patch, plus an active farm with numerous photo opportunities.
This Isn’t Just A Restaurant Story – It’s A Love Letter To Small Town Roots
This was supposed to be a story about the hardships of opening a restaurant. This is not that story. You see, the owners of Bushel & a Peck had no business moving back to Southeast Kansas. They take food seriously – certainly more seriously than the region is used to.
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