Mount Muncie Cemetery - Lansing, Kansas
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Just take a trip through this cemetery and you will have the opportunity to delve into the history of a wide range of those that have impacted history and those that are the forgotten masses. But along with that you will learn about the hardships of life in the 1800’s and the political stories that formed the structure of
You will be able to see the graves of the notorious murders from the Capote story of In Cold Blood, Richard Eugene Hickock and Perry Edward Smith. These two murders had planned the murders of the family from
Also buried at the cemetery is the brother of Susan B. Anthony. Daniel Read Anthony and his son are buried at the cemetery. He was a well known, influential person in the state.
The Baby Mounds (think of the mounds of Indian burials) are also something of interest. There are two different areas that are there with the central stone and the little stones in circles around the main one. There are hundreds of these babies buried here since it was in the 1800’s and medical care was not what it is today, lots of babies died in their young life and were buried together at the cemetery.
As you can see, this cemetery will afford you the opportunity to learn a great deal of the founding history of this area of the state. Visiting a cemetery may seem like a strange thing to do on a trip, but if you are a history buff or interested in the formation of an area of the country you can learn a great deal by visiting the past…therefore…the cemetery.
Location: 1500 N 8th St., Lansing, Kansas
Open Daily from 7AM to Sunset
Farm - City Days and the Buster Keaton Celebration - Iola, Kansas
Farm - City Days and the Buster Keaton Celebration - Iola, Kansas
Come to Iola for these celebrations and you will certainly not be disappointed. The Farm - City Days is held on the square the third weekend of October.
Biblesta - Humbolt, Kansas
Biblesta - Humbolt, Kansas
This celebration is held the first Saturday in October on an annual basis. The celebration is focused on the Bible with a parade, live Christian music. The celebration begins at 10 AM. The parade has floats depicting Bible stories. This celebration is the only one like it in the country so if you want to enjoy a day of Christian based entertainment be sure to visit the community.
The Greyhound Hall of Fame - Abilene, Kansas
The Greyhound Hall of Fame - Abilene, Kansas
The museum is free and across from the street from the Eisenhower complex.
The Fashion Museum - Abilene, Kansas
The Fashion Museum - Abilene, Kansas
Enjoy a trip through time by looking at the clothing that people have worn over the past 100 years. The clothing that men and women have worn has been directly influenced by the social and cultural changes of each era. Since early settlement in Kansas in the 1850s, fashion has undergone numerous and radical changes - each one reflecting our changing social structure and changes in the world in which we live.
Chisholm Trail Historical Marker - Abilene, Kansas
Chisholm Trail Historical Marker - Abilene, Kansas
The rides were sometimes in the winter where the battle against cold, snow and rain was a constant companion. Trying to find someplace dry to sleep was almost impossible for the cowboy. They would often move the fire over after it had burned for awhile because the ground under would be warm and dry, at least for a little while.
Kauffman Museum - North Newton, Kansas
Kauffman Museum - North Newton, Kansas
Affiliated with Bethel College this museum focuses on the Mennonite life and times of the 1800’s.
The Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center - Wamego, Kansas
The Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center - Wamego, Kansas
After being silent for 40 years this wonderful facility was restored and opened as the Columbian Theater, Museum and Art Center dedicated to entertainment of all ages.
With some art works from the Chicago World’s Fair on display this has a unique quality that should interest any art lover.
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum - Abilene, Kansas
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum - Abilene, Kansas
The basic function of the Library building is to provide a place for scholars to come to work in the rich historical materials housed there and to give information to the general public about the Presidency of this great man.
Konza Prairie - Manhatten, Kansas
Konza Prairie - Manhatten, Kansas
Although this is a biological research station with limited facilities for visitors there are still trails that can be enjoyed and accommodations available.
Nature trails — 14 miles of hiking trails are open daily from dawn until dusk, weather and trail conditions permitting.
