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.

ALL NEW

SUNDAYS at 6 PM

REBROADCAST

FRIDAYS at 1:30 PM

SATURDAYS at 6 PM

Season 7 Episodes

**Updated 10/6/25

SEPT 21 - Amber Waves of Grain

SEPT 28 - The Dragon's Legacy

OCT 5 - Soldier State

OCT 12 - Tracing Family Connections

OCT 19 - Eisenhower - CANCELED

OCT 19 - Welcome to the Cottonwood Ranch

OCT 26 - Bring in the Cavalry

NOV 2 - The People of the Ancient Plains

NOV 9 - Plains Wildlife

NOV 16 - Public Postcards

NOV 23 - The Pheasant "Migration"

NOV 30 - Kansas in Pop Culture

DEC 7 - Ad Astra

Printable Season 7 Schedule

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!

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.