Join us this Sunday, December 3 at 2 p.m. at Miners Hall Museum in Franklin, KS for a very special program. PSU Interns Katie Well and Rosemary Stapleton will start with a short presentation about their project at the museum which focuses on the men and women that built the towns we live in!
Protesting unfit working conditions in area mines, thousands of women marched to block them. It’s a story that made statewide and national headlines.
Big Brutus Monument & Museum Show the world you’ve seen the world’s largest surviving shovel. There’s t-shirts, caps, license plates, a toy of Big Brutus itself, and more. Location: 6509 NW 60th St, West Mineral, KS 66782 (Located in Cherokee County)Phone: 620-827-6177Website: BigBrutus.org Crawford State Park Location: 1 Lake Rd, […]
Ask someone what would make a good day trip, and thoughts may stray to a ticketed attraction that draws thousands of visitors. A zoo, perhaps. Or a botanical garden. You won’t find those in Crawford County.
The largest annual festival in Southeast Kansas blends heritage with family fun. There is something for everyone in this weeklong celebration leading up to Labor Day.
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.
A new marker at the Lord’s Diner in Downtown Pittsburg hopes to be a reminder about a mostly forgotten piece of transportation history. The non-profit kitchen is located in what was originally built around 1915 as the Jefferson Highway Garage.
An unsung hero in pre-steam power, pre-electricity United States, the mule was a catalyst for growth in many American industries. Agriculture, transportation, military, mining, and power industries all found a role for the animal, relying on its strength, hardiness, and workable temper. On National Mule Day, we’re going back to […]
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