A famous author, a member of a pioneering family and a school make up part of this woman’s history.
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Road Trip: Medicine Lodge
The Carry Nation Home, the stockade museum, Peace Treaty and a giant sun dial. Checking out Medicine Lodge.
Road Trip: Pratt
A memorial to the B-29 super fortress, novelty water towers and 1950’s eatery. We spent the afternoon in Pratt, KS.
Pratt County Historical Museum
This county historical museum is one of the best in the state; Indian artifacts, private collections and a Miss Kansas gallery are just a few of the displays.
Road Trip: Argonia, Danville, Freeport, Harper, Kingman and Pratt
Some great attractions including America’s smallest incorporated town, a museum dedicated to America’s first elected female mayor, and a little Statue of Liberty.
Strengthen the Arm of Liberty: Medicine Lodge
Overlooking the students of Medicine Lodge Grade School, Lady Liberty stands proudly for all to see.
Greiffenstein Elementary School
A Wichita school who’s namesake literally founded our great city.
Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet Elementary School
Named for one of Wichita’s civic leaders, Mueller Elementary played an important role in integration of Wichita’s schools.
Allen Elementary
Named for a state governor and U.S. Senator, Allen Elementary has a history as unique as it’s namesake.
Griffith Elementary
A minister, Colonel, insurance salesman and college football coach. Griffith Elementary’s namesake has a unique story.
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