Exploring KC’s History Trip
Dinosaurs. Indigenous people. Lewis and Clark. Wagon trains hauling White settlers westward. Hopping aboard a train and traveling to new adventures. Growing up in rural Shawnee. These are among the […]
Category: Atchison
Chasing Amelia – Visiting Earhart hometown attractions
Amelia Earhart. The name conjures up conspiracy theories and drives history buffs nuts. The Atchison, Kansas, native became one of the most prolific pilots of her time. She achieved a […]
Atchison’s Tuck U Inn provides a historical, comfortable stay
I was afraid to touch anything in the house when I arrived at the Tuck U Inn bed and breakfast in Atchison, Kansas. A mansion that once belonged to a […]
Ghost stories – My experience with the spirit world at Atchison’s McInteer Villa
Sometimes I believe we give lip service to ghosts, spirits, whatever you want to call them. It’s easy to say “Sure, I believe in ghosts.” Or, believe there’s no such […]
Ghostbloggers: Visiting Atchison’s Sallie House
The Sallie House. Mention this to almost anyone around Atchison, Kansas, and you’re likely to get looked in the eyes and asked if you saw anything. Considered one of the […]
National Women’s History Month: Midwesterners make their mark
Throughout history, women have achieved several accomplishments that many believed were “man’s work.” How about setting records as an airplane pilot? Writing award-winning books? Running a successful newspaper? These were […]
Midwest Halloween season means pumpkins and frights
The haunting season is upon us. In a few weeks, little monsters, goblins and even some super heroes will be knocking on doors and begging for treats (I’m more of […]
Nell Hill’s celebrates Christmas in Atchison, Kansas
I tried to fight the good fight. I was trying to hold off listening to any Christmas-related music until around Thanksgiving. I was willing to start the iPod playlist of […]
Atchison history comes alive at depot museums
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe. Train enthusiasts recognize the name of this railroad right away. Music enthusiasts may quickly recognize the words from the song of the same name. […]
Mount Vernon Cemetery gives look into Atchison history
Mount Vernon is a classic-looking cemetery. The Atchison location is the final resting place for several notable Kansans. The cemetery was built in 1864 and overlooks beautiful lake areas from […]
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