Everything Gardner is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Gardner.
On August 21, 1863, Confederate guerrilla William Quantrill led 400 raiders into Lawrence at dawn, killing up to 200 men and boys in one of the bloodiest atrocities of the Civil War.
8 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Olathe, Kansas, sits a bit higher than its eastern neighbor, Kansas City, both geographically and perhaps in its aspirations. While the devastating fire of 1875 could have crippled the fledgling town, its location…
Right here, the seeds of the Civil War were sown in a clash between freedom and slavery. On June 2nd, 1856, abolitionist John Brown and his men attacked the camp of pro-slavery Captain Henry Pate near Black Jack…
On August 21, 1863, Confederate guerrilla William Quantrill led 400 raiders into Lawrence at dawn, killing up to 200 men and boys in one of the bloodiest atrocities of the Civil War.
This peaceful cemetery holds a dark secret: it's the final resting place for many victims of Quantrill's Raid, a Confederate attack that nearly wiped Lawrence off the map. On August 21, 1863, William Quantrill led…
This seemingly peaceful campus carries a heavy history. Haskell Indian Nations University began in 1884 as the United States Indian Industrial Training School. The goal was forced assimilation. Native American children…
Pull over here for a second; this unassuming spot in Kansas holds a powerful story of resilience and bridging divides. This is where you'll find the Tauy Jones House, built by a remarkable man of Chippewa heritage who…
Ever wonder what Kansas was like millions of years ago? Here at the University of Kansas Natural History Museum, you can find out! Founded in 1864, the museum started as a cabinet of curiosities assembled by professor…
This spot marks a phoenix rising from the ashes of Civil War conflict. The Eldridge Hotel stands here today, but it's been rebuilt not once, but twice after being destroyed. The original Eldridge House was built in 1855…