Life on The Rails
Congress in the 1840’s were debating on the issue of building the railway. Then in 1848 the California gold rush made it all more urgent...
Buffalo Soldiers are Real?
What is a Buffalo Soldier? People will likely respond with something like, “African American that kill Buffalos and sell them?” But...
How did Solders Communicated During the Civil War?
Ever wonder how people communicated during the civil war without cellphones or any modern technology? Well there are 3 main ways how the...
Sand Creek to Medicine Lodge: Massacre on the Plains
When people think of the “Wild West”, they think of cowboys, gunfights, saloons, and riding into the sunset. Though these things existed...
What is the Homestead Act?
The Homestead Act was signed on May 20, 1862 by Abraham Lincoln. The Homestead Act was pretty much giving up to 160 acres of free land....
Was the West Really Romantic?
What do people think of the old west? Most people think of cowboys, indians, saloons, the Oregon Trail, hunting buffalo, and sitting by a...
Who is Satanta?
What do you think of when you hear the name Satanta? To some of us, it may mean absolutely nothing. But to others he is a great Native...
Charles Sumner Beatdown
Charles Sumner was an American politician and senator from Massachusetts. As an academic lawyer and a powerful orator, Sumner was the...
Underground Railroad in Kansas
The Underground Railroad was a series of routes and “safe houses” designed to avoid detection. The Underground Railroad was used by...
KS History Cycle TWO Article
Baxter Springs: http://americancivilwar.com/statepic/ks/ks002.html Caustilties: 106 total 103 US 3 CS Date: October 6, 1863 Goal:...