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Cottonwood Connections
Season 7
This season takes you deeper into the stories that shaped Kansas and the Great Plains — from exploring why Kansas is known as the Wheat State, to uncovering the history of the Cavalry of the Plains, and much more.  Join us this Fall as we continue to connect the past to the present and celebrate the rich heritage of our region.
  • Coming September 21st

ALL NEW

SUNDAYS at 6 PM

REBROADCAST

SATURDAYS at 6 PM

Season 7 Episodes

SEPT 21 - Amber Waves of Grain

SEPT 28 - The Dragon's Legacy

OCT 5 - Soldier State

OCT 12 - Retracing Family Connection

Printable Season 7 Schedule
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Season 6
This season brings fresh, in-depth documentaries exploring the rich history and culture of Kansas and the Great Plains. Throughout the season, viewers will 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
  • Kansas and the Cold War - Part 2
  • The Orphan Train
  • Fick Fossil Museum
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  • Oil Boom
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  • The automobile dramatically changed life for small towns on the Plains. Now the classics have become a source of revenue and pride for communities with rod runs, car shows, cruise nights and museums. <br> 
  • Trappers and Traders
  • 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.

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