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Eighty thousand Kansans served in World War I; 227,000 in World War II. We pay tribute to all Kansas soldiers by telling the story of Kansan James Clark Hughes. He served from... details>>
As the commemoration of the Centennial of World War I (2014-19) continues, the National World War I Museum and Memorial serves as a fitting place to honor and recognize the... details>>
This Memorial Day weekend, bring your family to visit Fort Scott National Historic Site as we honor our nation’s fallen heroes. Experience sights, sounds, and smells of a... details>>
In the 1960s, POW/MIA wives bucked government protocol and challenged the traditional role of “military wife.” These courageous women organized to form the National League of... details>>
Immerse yourself in the world of a 19th century frontier military post. Watch and listen as the blacksmith uses fire and an anvil to transform iron into everyday objects, take... details>>
5/24/2017 9:00:00 AM | Topeka, KS
Captured: The Extraordinary Adventures of Colonel Hughes
Eighty thousand Kansans served in World War I; 227,000 in World War II. We pay tribute to all Kansas soldiers by telling the story of Kansan James Clark Hughes. He served from 1917 to 1948 in the U.S. Army, and fought in both world wars. He left detailed records of his time in service; he photographed battlefields and towns in Europe; recorded his daily survival as a Japanese Prisoner of War; and saved many belongings from the wars later donated to this museum. In essence, he captured his life....details >>
5/24/2017 10:00:00 AM | Butler, MO
Nature Walk
Kids!- Take a fun walk through fields and woods! Look out for wildlife, collect leaves and nuts , discover animal tracks , listen for creatures!...details >>
