The Johnson County Museum, located at 8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, Kansas, offers visitors an immersive look into the region’s vibrant past. Housed in a historic landmark, this museum is a treasure trove of stories, artifacts, and interactive exhibits that highlight the evolution of Johnson County. From its tumultuous Civil War history to the suburban […]
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Stepping into The History Museum in South Bend feels like walking onto the set of A League of Their Own. One big difference is that this isn’t Hollywood magic; it’s the real story. The museum’s All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) exhibit brings the history of these groundbreaking athletes to life. It showcases their impact
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The Central Midwest offers a captivating blend of history and culture, and a road trip to explore its historic forts is a journey back in time. Fort Osage, Fort Hays, Fort Scott, and Fort Leavenworth each hold unique stories that showcase the region’s pivotal role in shaping America. We found that each stop added new
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There’s something magical about stepping into a world frozen in time, and the Studebaker Museum in South Bend, Indiana, offers exactly that. Imagine walking through an era where horsepower was just that—actual horses pulling carriages—and then marveling as these wagons transformed into powerful automobiles. This isn’t just a car museum; it’s a living testament to
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Located in the picturesque Ozarks, Pea Ridge National Military Park is more than just a historical site; it’s a journey through time. As you tread the hallowed grounds where Union and Confederate forces clashed in 1862, the weight of history surrounds you. As a youth, my grandfather took me to Pea Ridge, where I heard
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Being flatlanders doesn’t mean we have no resources for fun. With Kansas City as our starting point, we have a multitude of potential destinations within a 3-4 hour drive. On a beautiful Spring day, we hightailed it down the road for a Wichita adventure. The largest city in Kansas was calling our name and we
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Being Midwesterners, we were looking forward to our visit to Old Cowtown. Wichita has a lot of similarities to our hometown of Kansas City. Both cities were frontier towns, that grew famous for their cattle trade. They also have the confluence of two rivers in the heart of their city. It was near this junction
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It’s not as easy to be a capital city. Frankfort had to outbid neighboring cities to gain the title, in 1792. Twice the capitol building burned down, which allowed those other cities to attempt to usurp the seat of state government. Having a centralized location helped keep the capital in “Mainhattan” (Frankfort’s nickname). To learn
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A summer adventure led us down roads we had never wandered. Our first stop, on this eastern adventure, landed us in Charleston, West Virginia. Being our first foray into the Mountain State, we chose the capital city as our starting point. Situated just a few steps from the state capitol, the West Virginia State Museum
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Nestled at the confluence of the Arkansas and Poteau Rivers, Fort Smith began as a frontier military post. Barely a decade after the Louisiana Purchase, the new lands were still being explored. With over 200 years of history under its belt, the city has a lot to offer visitors. We dropped in to explore the
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