On January 29, 2021 Kansas will celebrate its 160th birthday! Traditionally, the Kansas Historical Society offers Kansas Day events for schools and the public at the Kansas Museum of History, the State Capitol, and several historic sites. While it is not possible to celebrate in person this January, resources are available to help you create your own unique Kansas Day experience.
2021 is also the bicentennial of the Santa Fe Trail. Traders, freighters, gold seekers heading to Pikes Peak, and the military all used the Santa Fe Trail between 1821 and 1880. Our state has a strong connection because the majority of the trail passed through Kansas.