January 14, 1914 – 6 killed in Mulberry mining accident

January 14, 1914 – 6 killed in Mulberry mining accident

On January 14, 1914, six men were killed in an accident at a deep shaft mine one mile…

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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…

Find your fun in Frontenac, Kansas: Where coal mining history meets community spirit

Find your fun in Frontenac, Kansas: Where coal mining history meets community spirit

ByOne Delightful LifeNov 10, 2025

Located on the Frontier Military Historic Byway, Frontenac, Kansas is renowned for its rich coal-mining history and vibrant…

This Charming, Overlooked Kansas Community Is An Affordable Gem With A Vibrant Ethnic Heritage And Culture

This Charming, Overlooked Kansas Community Is An Affordable Gem With A Vibrant Ethnic Heritage And Culture

ByIslands.comNov 7, 2025

As a state with many small towns rich in culture, there are still few places that have the…

44 killed in Frontenac mining disaster on November 9, 1888

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…

Preview the new Heritage Hall Museum in Frontenac

Preview the new Heritage Hall Museum in Frontenac

ByHello FrontenacSep 29, 2025

I got to preview the immersive museum that features rooms designed to bring Frontenac’s mining, entrepreneurship, and religious…

5 Historic Stops in Southeast Kansas

5 Historic Stops in Southeast Kansas

ByOur Changing LivesJun 18, 2025

This isn’t just a list of places, it’s a journey through time, through stories etched into the very…

From Coal Dust to Corn Liquor – Bootlegging in Southeast Kansas

From Coal Dust to Corn Liquor – Bootlegging in Southeast Kansas

ByOur Changing LivesMay 16, 2025

There’s a quiet poetry to small-town museums, the kind you only hear if you lean in close enough.…