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Gotta love “Kansas Day” — history behind it, and fun facts about Kansas

January 29, 2015.

Kansas Day is a celebration of “The Wheat State,” “The Sunflower State,” and commemorating Kansas history. ‘Tis a time for Kansans to celebrate their state and their communities. their history and their heritage. Visitors are welcome to celebrate, too.

“Kansas Day” history
The first Kansas Day was celebrated in a Paola, Kansas schoolroom in 1877. Students studying United States history felt patriotic about their state’s involvement. This inspired the students and school officials to celebrate a “Kansas Day” where they held an open discussion regarding their beloved home state.

They elected January 29th , the anniversary of Kansas being admitted into the United States, for this day. Students would engage in an open discussion about their state. For several weeks before, they studied encyclopedias, and interviewed relatives. When Kansas Day arrived, students were prepared to discuss the geography, events in history, and more subjects that inspired them.

The discussion proved so eventful that organizers realized they would have better served this event by hosting it in the town hall where parents and other interested parties could partake.

The “Kansas Day” concept spread throughout state school systems, to inspire students to explore and celebrate Kansas history. That tradition continues today. Over the years, Kansas museums that present specific aspects of Kansas history began to host local Kansas Day events.

The tradition continues to educate, inspire, and open discussion over Kansas history. And some events include tasting Kansas history per heritage showcases, like car and tractor shows and craft activities, while hobnobbing with local neighbors and friends.

Kansas state flag

Fun Facts about Kansas
— Kansas Day is celebrated January 29th, in commemoration of the same day in 1861 when Kansas became a state.
— Kansas is a Native American name meaning “People of the South Wind.”
— Kansas is known as the “Wheat State” as it is the main source of wheat in the USA.
— Kansas is also monikered as The Sunflower State, as the sunflower is the Kansas state flower.
— The Kansas state bird is the Western Meadowlark.
— The Kansas state insect is the Honeybee.

Find examples of 2015 Kansas Day events that are happening today and over the weekend, visit here.

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