Happy Kansas Day!!! Friday, January 29th marks the 149th anniversary of Kansas becoming the 34th state of the union! Kansas Day is a great opportunity to return our focus to our great state, and the proud tradition of civic engagement we have. From the beginning, our state's destiny was shaped by courageous men and women who stepped forward to voice their opinion on the crucial issue of the time: slavery. Voting on this issue drew such attention and uproar that outsiders from across the country flocked to the state to support their respective side in the debate.
To learn more about Kansas history click the title of this article or head to the link below:
If you have the chance, stop by the Kansas History Museum for a fun-filled day of activities including a speech by Governor Parkinson, performances, and various exhibits highlighting out state's proud history. Don't forget to stop by the Kids Voting Kansas table!!!
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