Friday, July 20, 2007

History in Kansas

On Monday we talked about the events that took place in Lawrence and I found those quite interesting while I had heard the stories I never really knew what happen. Growing up in Kansas and learning history you never really expect much to have happened to here. Were just the Midwest home of wheat and Wizard of Oz. But I found it interesting that while I was in a Museum on Wednesday about the Steamboat Arabia, there were articles about the massacre in Lecompton of 150 people and the burning of Lawrence. It was really fascinating to see the things we had discussed in class actually in Museum. The Museum also had some very interesting artifacts and things that Native Americans had put aboard the boat, the dyes for clothes different, different beading's for jewelry. All in all it was a great history experience to be able to apply the stuff that we have learned in class and to see actual artifacts and newspaper articles first hand. It makes being a Kansas being a little more appreciative and to think that there were things in Kansas that made an impact on American History.

5 comments:

Rachael Falcon said...

Seeing history in person leaves a distinct memory, especially if you learned about it.

nina24 said...

Kansas history is pretty interesting, but its too bad you don't get a chance to learn much of it. I feel schools here should spend more time concentrating some of their history lessons on Kansas because its important to know your local history.

Natalie O said...

I worked in a hotel gift shop and the only things we sold we wizard of oz crap. No one comes here and knows about the great museusms and historical sites we have to offer. Libtery memorial, in downtown kc, is the only WWI memorial in the US.

Tai Edwards said...

Important connection between museums and classrooms as places for historical education. KU offers a course on Kansas history and I would encourage everyone to take it. Do you think the university should require this class?

Jessica said...

I found it interesting to learn the history of Lawrence. Many people who live in KS believe it to be such a insignificant place; however it has exciting history.