This place is dedicated to all things Marble. It is a wonderful fun shop for everyone. They have every type of marble that you can imagine. The highlight is watching Bruce Breslow demonstrate making marbles. You can find antique marble games and other toys in their...
It took 37 years to complete the building of the State Capital. Its architecture is beautiful. However, I think the best part of the building is the artwork inside. John Steuart Curry was commissioned to create a mural for the capital. His Mural “Tragic Prelude” is...
This is part of Kansas History that many do not know about. Before the Civil War, the Bleeding Kansas era was in full swing. May 19th, 1858 Proslavery men from Missouri rounded up eleven men from Trading Post. They took these men to a ravine and shot them. Five men...
My favorite Battlefield…. Probably because I have worked here as the Site-Administrator for five years. Now I help plan events and fill in on occasion. If you are a Civil War Buff you must add this to your list of Battlefields to see. The Battle of Mine Creek was the...
This is a great place to learn about Big Cats. These cats are treated with the respect they deserve. The White Tigers were my nieces favorite. You are taken in small groups around the Conservatory and encouraged to ask questions. All the animals here have been rescued...
I took my niece to see Big Brutus and she loved it. As you are driving down old back roads near West Mineral you can see this Electric Shovel looming before you. The anticipation of what we are going to see makes an 11-year old and a 50-year old Oooo and Ahhhh. What...
