NATIONAL KANSAS DAY
Troy Warren for CNT #CelebrationsNATIONAL KANSAS DAYOn March 15th, National Kansas Day recognizes The Sunflower State. Magnificent herds of bison, elk, mule deer, and antelope roamed the vast open plains populated by Cherokee, Osage, Pawnee, and many other tribes. The region became a part of the United States with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.Generations of travelers came to Kansas as the country expanded. From the Corps of Discover in 1804 to the Pony Express, all the roads in Kansas seemed to point westward.Railroads brought rapid settlement to the territory and with it the divisive decision for citizens regarding statehood. Would…