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Cottonwood Connections
Season 6
Smoky Hills PBS is proud to announce the return of Cottonwood Connections for its highly anticipated sixth season. This season brings fresh, in-depth documentaries exploring the rich history and culture of Kansas and the Great Plains.  Kicking off the season is an episode on Buffalo Bill Cody, a legendary figure of the American West. Throughout the season, viewers will also experience engaging stories on The Cold War, Orphan Train, Cowtowns, Oil Boom, and many more!
  • Buffalo Bill Cody
  • Kansas Renaissance
  • Kansas and the Cold War - Part 1
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ALL NEW

SUNDAYS at 6 PM

REBROADCAST

FRIDAYS at 1:30 PM

SATURDAYS at 6 PM

Season 6 Episodes

APR 6 - Buffalo Bill Cody

APR 13 - The KS Renaissance

APR 20 - KS & the Cold War - Part 1

APR 27 -  KS & the Cold War - Part 2

May 4 - The Orphan Trains

May 11 - The Ficks and Thier Fossil Museum

May 18 - Cowtowns

May 25 - Oil Boom

June 1 - Packing Iron

June 8 - Car Culture

June 15 - Trappers and Trade

June 22 - Petroglyphs

Season 5

Explore the Great Plain’s rich past with archeologist and cowboy historian Don Rowlison.  Click below to watch each episode with Smoky Hills PBS Passport.  Watch more episodes on your smart TV with the PBS app or stream on PBS.org.

Season 5

Explore the Great Plain’s rich past with archeologist and cowboy historian Don Rowlison.  Click below to watch each episode with Smoky Hills PBS Passport.  Watch more episodes on your smart TV with the PBS app or stream on PBS.org.

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