Travel outside of Douglas County to hear about Ethan Allen, a legendary racehorse, and descendant of the original Justin Morgan…

In 1942, the U.S. War Department constructed a rocket propellant factory between Eudora and De Soto, Kansas to provide ammunition…

Learn about Lawrence’s most prominent landmark at the turn of the 20th century, a 64 feet tall Dutch Windmill. Built…

In this episode, the Watkins Museum’s Director of Development Sarah Bell joins Joel and Natalie to discuss Lucy Sullivan, Baldwin’s…

This episode closes out Women’s History Month with the infamous “Aunt” Jane Williams who was the richest Black woman in…

This episode shares the story of Lawrence inventor and entrepreneur Mary McCullough. As a woman with power and influence in…

In this episode, Kerry Altenbernd, Chair of Guardians of Grover Barn shares the story of Grover Barn, one of the…

Discover how the arrival of the railroad influenced North Lawrence and the City of Lawrence to become one unified city.

In this episode, Paul Bahnmaier, President of Lecompton Historical Society explains the national impact of the 1857 Lecompton Constitution and…

Hear the story of legendary football player John Levi and how his last college season game helped secure funding for…

In this episode, learn how the Great Depression impacted the construction of Lone Star Lake, a recreational lake and campsite…